The exhibition will traditionally be held at Gostiny Dvor in Ilyinka from November 30 to December 3. Among the novelties of the book: a detective novel, a biography of a great runner, a photographic study of forgotten monuments of Russia, an ironic analysis of the relationship between the reader and the book, and much more.
Find here a selection of books for lovers of Asian literature:
Worth reading: 7 books by Asian authors who became hits in their homeland
Guido Vitiello, reader on the sofa. Hobbies, whims and weaknesses of book lovers”
The Roman sociologist Guido Vitiello analyzes the most complex and sometimes confusing relationship: that between the reader and the book. Here there is infidelity to the choice, abandoned reading and passionate love for the characters on the verge of madness. From a psychological point of view, the author explores various aspects of reading culture, emerging manias and addictions among devoted book lovers. With irony and humor, he talks about the behavioral characteristics of a person who loves to read and the mechanisms responsible for the pleasure of a book and the various oddities associated with reading.
“Reader on the couch”
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Byung-Chol Han, “The taste of time. Philosophical essay on the art of contemplation”
Philosopher Byung-Chol Han reflects on time and the crisis of its perception in his new book. Why does it sometimes run at incredible speed, sometimes drag on indefinitely? Life has now sped up significantly; The current time lacks rhythm, tact and order. Each moment is the same as the previous one, there is no dynamic or direction in it, there is no meaning. This crisis can be overcome with the ability to contemplate, to feel all kinds of aromas of time. And, perhaps, then life will again find space, duration and breadth.
“The scent of time”
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Enzo Ferrari, My Terrible Joys. Story of my life”
Enzo Ferrari is a legendary figure. This is the man who founded the most expensive car brand, a great racer, engineer and successful businessman. His life is like a race track with tight curves, dangerous rivals ready to overtake him at any moment and trusting only in his own strength. This book contains a fascinating and candid first-person account of what really lies behind the Commander’s success and the twists and turns he had to overcome on the road to fame. The narrative is complemented by an essay by the hero’s son and memories of his father, who could not imagine himself outside of motorsport.
“My terrible joys. Story of my life”
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Vadim Panov, “Someone asks for forgiveness”
Vadim Panov is one of the most sought-after writers of modern prose, winner of literary awards and author of cult series in the fantasy genre. The events of his new book in the genre of psychological thriller take place on the shores of Lake Baikal, where the body of a fisherman is found. For the local police everything is clear: the man died of a heart attack. But Petrovka researcher Felix Verbin has doubts. He plans to investigate a case that does not exist and learn about an ancient expedition to the mysterious Cape Ryty, whose participants are considered dead.
“Someone apologizes”
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Pavel Basinsky, “The True Story of Konstantin Levin”
The writer, journalist and literary critic Pavel Basinsky is known for his interest in the work of Leo Tolstoy. In a new study, Pavel Valerievich is interested in the figure of Konstantin Levin, one of the central characters of the novel Anna Karenina, and in the questions: why the author needed this hero, why Tolstoy pays so much attention to him and how Levin influences the rest of the inhabitants of the work. Numerous photographs from the archives of the Yásnaya Poliana real estate museum adorn the publication.
“The true story of Konstantin Levin”
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Mikhail Shemyakin, “My life: before exile”
The first part of the fascinating autobiography of Mikhail Shemyakin, artist, sculptor, art historian and talented director. In the book, she covers his life from his birth to his expulsion from the Soviet Union in 1971, presenting the reader not only with his story, but also with the story of his parents, postwar Germany, the Baltic states, Belarus and life. in a monastery under the command of the famous abbot.
The author offers a unique vision of the time and characteristics of Soviet society through the prism of marginalized people, losers, psychopaths and residents of communal apartments. Shemyakin’s honesty in reflecting on his life, the influence of events on his work, and in describing relationships creates a gripping, adventurous, and philosophical novel.
“My life: before expulsion”
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Anna Korob, “Unknown Russia”
Russian documentary photographer Anna Korob travels with her camera throughout the country. Her lens includes dozens of abandoned monuments and architectural landmarks: ancient churches, once-majestic estates, dead towns. They are located in large cities and in the interior, they preserve history and culture, but at the same time they fade away every year. The book contains the result of the author’s search – a huge layer of Russia’s forgotten cultural heritage. Perhaps the memory of some of them has already remained only in photographs of this unique publication.
“Unknown Russia”
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Daria Savelyeva, “15 steps to physical and mental health. “Conscious Living System”
Daria Savelyeva is a sought-after specialist in the correction of eating behavior and an expert in healthy lifestyles. Her blog is in the top 50 on Zen. In the book, she describes in detail the principles of a conscious approach to yourself and taking care of your physical and mental health. The author talks about a proper relationship with food, how not to overeat, not to “eat up” stress, not to exhaust yourself with diets and at the same time get in good physical shape. She gives practical advice on how to reduce anxiety, get rid of stagnation in body and thought and learn to live with ease and energy.
“15 steps to physical and mental health”
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Cora Reilly, united by hate
The heroes of Cora Reilly’s passionate novels are dangerous men linked to the criminal world. But even the most heartless are capable of love if they meet an intelligent and beautiful woman who can provoke a storm of feelings. Matteo is a member of the New York mafia “family” and is deeply intrigued by Gianna, the bold and adventurous beauty he promises to be his wife. However, she escapes to Europe, pursued by one of the best hunters and assassins. An exciting novel for fans of The Godfather, in which a gangster tries to tame the red-haired beast.
“Bound by hate”
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Go Eunchae, “I became the main character’s mother” (Volume 1, Volume 2)
At the center of the plot of this Korean comic, which, by the way, in the form of a webtoon (its digital version) is one of the most popular in Korea, is an ordinary girl named Aisha. She spent most of her life as a typical Korean fan and the subject of her adoration is the main character of the novel Persona. But suddenly Aisha has an accident and she is reborn in the world of the book, where she turns out to be the mother of that same character. The time spent, even in this way, with her loved one becomes happy for her, but intrigues are already being woven around her with all her strength.
“I became the mother of the main character”, volume 1
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