Books
automatic translate"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.
"Not Saying Goodbye" by Boris Akunin, summary
The novel, written in 2018, concludes the adventures of detective Erast Fandorin, transporting the aging hero to a Russia devastated by the Civil War. The plot depicts the clash of aristocratic intellect with the brute force of the new era.
"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.
"Don’t Shoot White Swans" by Boris Vasiliev, summary
The book was created in 1973. It brings together various stories by the author, the central one being the tragic story of the simple-minded forester Yegor Polushkin, who died while protecting nature from poachers.
"Don’t Live the Way You Want" by Alexander Ostrovsky, summary
This book is a folk drama in three acts, written in 1854. Based on popular oral traditions, it revolves around passion, jealousy, and family conflict in Moscow during Maslenitsa in the late eighteenth century.
"Not Like Everyone Else" by Marc Levy, summary
French writer Marc Levy’s novel was published in 2018. The narrative revolves around the residents of a prestigious nine-story building at 12 Fifth Avenue in New York City. An antique, manually operated elevator connects the residents’ lives, revealing their weaknesses, fears, and capacity for genuine empathy.
"Sky over the Abyss" by Polina Dashkova, summary
The novel was written in 2009. It concludes the historical detective trilogy "The Source of Happiness," which also includes the novels "The Source of Happiness" (number one) and "The Secret Belonging to Everyone" (number two).
"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.
Milan Kundera’s "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" Summary
This 1984 novel explores Nietzsche’s philosophy of eternal return and Parmenides’ contrast between lightness and heaviness. The narrative revolves around characters whose personal dramas are intertwined with the historical events of Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring of 1968.
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.
"Tender Leaves, Poisonous Roots" by Elena Mikhalkova, summary
This book is a psychological detective novel published in 2015. A murdered girl, as a disembodied spirit, watches the investigation into her own death and attempts to intervene, regretting her actions.