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"Napoleon’s Convoy. Book 1. Rowan Wedge" by Dina Rubina, summary
This book is the first part of a larger-scale story, published in 2018, that tells the story of the blossoming love between two people separated by harsh circumstancesThe action unfolds in the Russian provinces, where the fates of colorful characters, family legends about lost treasures, and the hardships of everyday life intertwine.
"Napoleon’s Convoy. Book 2. White Horses" by Dina Rubina, summary
This book is the second part of a large-scale literary trilogy, published in 2019The plot focuses on the coming-of-age of Aristarkh Bugrov and Nadezhda Prokhorova. The most important detail about this book lies in its deep historical subtext, linking the fates of its modern-day heroes with the mysteries of the War of 1812.
"Napoleon’s Convoy. Book 3. Angel’s Horn" by Dina Rubina, summary
Dina Rubina’s novel "Napoleon’s Train. Book 3. The Angel’s Horn" concludes the three-book series about Nadezhda and Aristarkh Bugrov. The author dates the final edition to 2019, and the book edition was published in 2020.
"The Real Life of Sebastian Knight" by Vladimir Nabokov, summary
The Real Life of Sebastian Knight was written in 1938-1939 and published in 1941At the time of its writing, Nabokov lived in Paris. According to legend, the book was written while sitting on the toilet, and the board over the bidet served as Nabokov’s desk.
A summary of "Science and the Search for God" by Carl Sagan
Science in Search of God is a posthumously published collection of nine lectures on natural theology delivered by astrophysicist and science popularizer Carl Sagan in 1985 at the University of Glasgow as part of the renowned Gifford Lectures.
"Don’t Cross Me Off the List..." by Dina Rubina, summary
This book is an autobiographical prose, published in 2024, in which the author describes her own wild family with brutal honestyThe most important detail of the text lies in its categorical rejection of saccharine childhood memories in favor of a merciless, yet sincerely loving, portrait of aging parents and difficult grandparents.
"Don’t Be Friends with Me" by Asya Lavrinovich, summary
This book tells the story of students Polina Kovaleva and Pavel Dolgikh, whose long-standing romance is tested by jealousy and comical misunderstandings. Published in 2022,
"No Place for People" by Sergey Lukyanenko and Nick Perumov, summary
"No Place for Humans" is a 2020 novel, the second collaboration between Sergey Lukyanenko and Nik Perumov and a direct sequel to their cult classic "No Time for Dragons"The action takes place almost a quarter of a century after the events of the first novel: the Middle World—the space between the Upside Down (our human world) and the World of the Innate—lives in relative peace under the rule of Victor, a former Moscow doctor turned Dragon Ruler.
"Don’t Leave" by Georgy Polonsky, summary
This 1984 fairytale play, based on William Thackeray’s novel, immerses the reader in the fictional kingdom of Abydonia, where lying has become the norm and a magical blue rose compels the characters to tell the truth.
"Don’t Save Me" by Asya Lavrinovich, summary
This romantic story, written in 2022, tells the story of the clash of two completely different worlds: a dutiful, straight-A student from a wealthy family and a freedom-loving rebel. The stark contrast between the protagonist’s outward well-being and her inner need for freedom, which suddenly erupts, is striking.
"November Bride" by Leah Arden, summary
This book is a fantasy tale by Russian author Leah Arden, published in 2020. It offers readers a completely new take on the familiar story of the Twelve Months, where ancient magic is closely intertwined with unpredictable human destinies.
Sergei Lukyanenko’s "The Clumsy," a summary
"The Clumsy" is a novel for children and young adults by Sergei Lukyanenko, published by AST in 2009. It is the first book in the "Trix" duology, about the adventures of a fourteen-year-old heir to a co-duchy in a world where mages, vitaminists, and various evil spirits exist alongside humans.
"The Unwanted Bride, or A Winter’s Tale at the Academy of Magic" by Anna Jane, summary
Anna Jane’s novel was written in 2021 and published in 2022 under the title "Heir to the Black Dragon" as the first installment of the "Unwanted Bride" seriesIts plot is built on a blend of academic fantasy, courtly struggle, and a forced engagement, which, from the very beginning, stems not only from personal drama but also from a long-held legacy connected to the black dragon.
A summary of Elvira Baryakina’s "A Gentle Pull on the Ears"
Written in 2000, this work seamlessly combines elements of an ironic detective story with a detailed description of legal practice in post-Soviet RussiaThe book’s key feature is its seamless interweaving of the professional jargon of lawyers and investigators into a lively story full of curious situations, where bureaucratic routine becomes the backdrop for the development of a romantic relationship and the investigation of a complex crime.
"The Uninvited Guest" by Anna Jane, summary
This book is a bonus story connecting the characters of two popular novel series by the author. It was published in 2016. It tells the story of a mysterious musician through the eyes of characters from another book, offering a fresh perspective on familiar events and the characters’ actions.