In 2024, a unique project emerged in Spain — Booklya, the first Ukrainian bookstore powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Founded by Ukrainians abroad, Booklya combines a passion for books with modern technology and a mission to support the Ukrainian community in Europe.
📚 What Is Booklya?
Booklya is more than just an online and physical bookstore. It's a platform that uses AI algorithms to provide personalized book recommendations. Readers can input their preferences, favorite genres, authors, or moods — and the system will offer book suggestions tailored to their tastes.
This innovative approach makes it easy to find both Ukrainian-language books and translated bestsellers, appealing to Ukrainian readers and Spanish-speaking book lovers alike.
🇺🇦 For Ukrainians in Spain — and Beyond
One of Booklya’s core missions is to support and promote Ukrainian literature abroad. The catalog features thousands of printed books in Ukrainian — from children’s stories to fiction and nonfiction for adults. It’s an essential resource for families raising bilingual children or anyone seeking quality Ukrainian books in Europe.
🧠 How AI-Powered Book Suggestions Work
Booklya’s AI engine analyzes:
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User-preferred genres;
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Previously read titles;
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Mood, writing style, or themes of interest.
Based on this data, the system suggests personalized reading options. It’s like having your own digital librarian — available 24/7 and tuned to your reading habits.
🛍️ A Bookstore You Can Visit
Beyond the digital platform, Booklya operates a physical bookstore in Spain, offering:
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In-store browsing;
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Literary events, author meetups, readings, and workshops;
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A welcoming space for local readers and visitors.
The bookstore is designed to be warm and inviting — a place where literature, culture, and community come alive.
🌍 What’s Next for Booklya?
The Booklya team is just getting started. Plans for expansion include:
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A localized platform for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking markets;
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Broader book selection across genres;
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New partnerships with Ukrainian publishers;
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Advanced AI features for even smarter book recommendations.
❤️ A Mission-Driven Business
Booklya isn’t just a business — it’s a cultural initiative. Through books, it fosters cross-cultural dialogue and raises awareness of Ukrainian stories and voices. A portion of Booklya’s proceeds goes toward cultural projects and initiatives supporting Ukraine.