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Three years after the political novice Volodymyr Zelensky was elected to Ukraine's highest office, he found himself catapulted into the role of war-time leader. The former comedian has become the public face of his country's courageous and bloody struggle against a brutal invasion. Born to Jewish parents in central Ukraine, Zelensky campaigned for the presidency in the 2019 election on the promise to restore trust in politics. Little did he know that he would be called upon to serve his people in the most demanding circumstances imaginable, fighting for the survival of his country.

Michael M. Naydan’s Seven Signs of the Lion is a mesmerizing blend of magical realism, cultural exploration, and spiritual discovery. Set in the enchanting city of Lviv, this novel takes listeners on a vivid journey through Ukraine’s rich history and mythology. The protagonist, Nicholas Bilanchuk, meets a cast of unforgettable characters—each symbolic and deeply connected to the city’s spirit—while seeking the mysterious “seven signs of the lion.”

The Sarabande of Sara’s Band by Larysa Denysenko is a humorous, slice-of-life novel about journalist Pavlo Dudnyk, his lively wife Sara, and her eccentric extended family, offering a witty glimpse into modern Ukrainian life. Larysa Denysenko’s The Sarabande of Sara’s Band is a delightful exploration of modern Ukrainian life, brimming with humor, wit, and vivid characters. Through journalist Pavlo Dudnyk’s interactions with his vivacious wife Sara Polonsky and her quirky extended family, Denysenko crafts a series of rapid-fire exchanges and hilarious scenarios.

Women’s prose writing has exploded on the literary scene in Ukraine just prior to and following Ukrainian independence in 1991. Over the past two decades scores of fascinating new women authors have emerged. These authors write in a wide variety of styles and genres including short stories, novels, essays, and new journalism. In the collection you will find: realism, magical realism, surrealism, the fantastic, deeply intellectual writing, newly discovered feminist perspectives, philosophical prose, psychological mysteries, confessional prose, and much more.

Step into the enthralling world of 1938 Lviv with The Night Reporter, a gripping murder mystery by Yuri Vynnychuk. Follow journalist Marko Krylovych, known as the "night reporter," as he delves into the underbelly of the city to investigate the murder of a candidate for president of the city government.