{"title":"Where to Start: Easy Books in Ukrainian","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlways wanted to start reading in Ukrainian, but not sure which book to pick first? This shelf is for you. We chose books that are easy and enjoyable to read — stories that pull you in so quickly you forget you are reading in a new language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you will find on this shelf\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamiliar stories in Ukrainian translation.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/death-on-the-nile-agatha-christie\"\u003eDeath on the Nile\u003c\/a\u003e by Agatha Christie, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/britt-marie-was-here-fredrik-backman-ukrainian\"\u003eBritt-Marie Was Here\u003c\/a\u003e by Fredrik Backman and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/three-comrades-erich-maria-remarque-ukrainian-hardcover\"\u003eThree Comrades\u003c\/a\u003e by Remarque. When you already know the genre or even the plot, all your attention goes to the language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrillers you cannot put down.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-housemaid-freida-mcfadden\"\u003eThe Housemaid\u003c\/a\u003e by Freida McFadden, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dont-look-back-and-be-silent\"\u003eDon't Look Back and Be Silent\u003c\/a\u003e by Max Kidruk and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/i-see-youre-interested-in-darkness\"\u003eI See You're Interested in Darkness\u003c\/a\u003e by Illarion Pavliuk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm contemporary Ukrainian novels.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-village-is-not-people-selo-ne-lyudy\"\u003eThe Village Is Not People\u003c\/a\u003e by Lyuko Dashvar, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/drabina\"\u003eThe Ladder\u003c\/a\u003e by Yevheniia Kuznietsova and short stories by Irena Karpa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead together with your child.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/great-illustrated-book-of-fairy-tales\"\u003eThe Great Illustrated Book of Fairy Tales\u003c\/a\u003e and Iren Rozdobudko's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/scarecrows\"\u003eLyakazochky\u003c\/a\u003e for ages 3–6 — reading aloud is the gentlest way to start for both of you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a genre you already love. Read a few pages a day and do not stop at every unfamiliar word — the meaning usually becomes clear from the context. In a couple of weeks reading will feel natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit the Booklya bookstore-café in Valencia (C\/ del Túria, 30) and we will help you choose your first book. Or order online with delivery across Spain and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"great-illustrated-book-of-fairy-tales","title":"The Great Illustrated Book of Fairy Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\"The Great Illustrated Book of Fairy Tales\" is a beautifully curated collection featuring enchanting stories from renowned Ukrainian and international authors.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis anthology includes works by Oksana Zabuzhko, Yuriy Vynnychuk, Alf Proysen, Hrytsko Hryhorenko, Yuriy Yarmish, Alla Kotsur-Kokh, Heorhiy Khymych, Mykola Vinhranovskyi, Marina and Serhiy Dyachenko, Milos Macourek, Olena Buhrenkova, and others.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEach tale is brought to life with lavish illustrations by leading Ukrainian artists, including Rostyslav Popskyi, Kost Lavro, Ivan Sulyma, Serhiy Savchenko, Yulia Mitchtenko, Arsen Dzhanikian, Valeria Sokolova, Oleg Petrenko-Zanevskyi, and Anya Sarvira.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis collection offers readers a rich tapestry of narratives and visuals, making it a treasured addition to any library.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oksana Zabuzhko, Yuriy Vynnychuk, Alf Proysen, Hrytsko Hryhorenko, Yuriy Yarmish, Alla Kotsur-Kokh, Heorhiy Khymych, Mykola Vinhranovskyi, Marina Dyachenko, Serhiy Dyachenko, Milos Macourek, Olena Buhrenkova","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49833797845329,"sku":"9786175851203","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/0861\/5505\/files\/the-great-illustrated-book-of-fairy-tales-oksana-zabuzhko-yuriy-848.webp?v=1770804485"},{"product_id":"dont-look-back-and-be-silent","title":"Don't Look Back and Be Silent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\"Don't Look Back and Be Silent\" by Max Kidruk is a compelling blend of psychological drama, mysticism, and science fiction.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe narrative centers on fourteen-year-old Mark, a highly intelligent yet introverted teenager who becomes the target of relentless bullying after his family relocates to a new city.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruggling with isolation and seeking solace, Mark befriends Sonya, a classmate who introduces him to a mysterious parallel world accessible through a specific sequence in their building's elevator.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis enigmatic realm offers an escape from their harsh realities, but as they delve deeper, they uncover unsettling truths that challenge their perceptions of safety and reality.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eKidruk masterfully intertwines themes of friendship, the impact of bullying, and the allure of escapism, crafting a narrative that resonates with readers on multiple levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Max Kidruk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49833917612369,"sku":"9786171238657","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/0861\/5505\/files\/dont-look-back-and-be-silent-max-kidruk-724.webp?v=1770804500"},{"product_id":"i-see-youre-interested-in-darkness","title":"I See You're Interested in Darkness","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Ukrainian-language edition of Illarion Pavliuk's psychological thriller. 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The plot keeps you turning pages, yet it's the people of Buskiv Sad you keep thinking about afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 664 pages, it's a companion for several long autumn evenings — and there is something special about reading a Ukrainian winter novel far from Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/emil-s-book\"\u003eEmil's Book\u003c\/a\u003e: same author, a warmer, fairy-tale story about memory and loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/where-there-is-no-god-max-kidruk\"\u003eWhere There Is No God — Max Kidruk\u003c\/a\u003e: strangers in isolation and the limits of humanity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-bone-garden-tess-gerritsen\"\u003eThe Bone Garden — Tess Gerritsen\u003c\/a\u003e: a mystery whose roots lie in the past\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout this edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vydavnytstvo Staroho Leva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 664\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ukrainian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-617-679-832-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ilarion Pavlyuk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49833931637073,"sku":"9786176798323","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/0861\/5505\/files\/a-bacu-vas-cikavit-pitma-ilarion-pavluk-189.webp?v=1770804507"},{"product_id":"the-housemaid-freida-mcfadden","title":"The Housemaid","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"592\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eThe Housemaid\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping psychological thriller that follows Millie Calloway, a young woman with a troubled past who secures a live-in housekeeping job with the affluent Winchester family. 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With twists and turns at every bend in the river, Poirot’s legendary mind is put to the ultimate test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"881\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eDeath on the Nile\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Agatha Christie’s most iconic and captivating mysteries, filled with exotic settings and unforgettable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agatha Christie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50002669863249,"sku":"9786171505278","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/0861\/5505\/files\/smert-na-nili-kol-of-agatha-christie-book-cover-death-nile-970.webp?v=1770804659"},{"product_id":"britt-marie-was-here-fredrik-backman-ukrainian","title":"Britt-Marie Was Here","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"558\" class=\"\"\u003eDo you know how “decent people” behave? Britt-Marie does. 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She moves to the tiny, struggling town of Borg, where she unexpectedly becomes the coach of a ragtag kids’ soccer team — even though she knows nothing about soccer… and dislikes it nearly as much as she dislikes mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"1048\" class=\"\"\u003eAs Britt-Marie tries to help the children and make sense of this new chapter in her life, she finds unexpected friendships — and maybe even her true place in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1230\" class=\"\"\u003eAn international bestseller, \u003cem data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eBritt-Marie Was Here\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartwarming and inspiring novel about second chances, quirky courage, and the beauty of being just a little bit different.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fredrik Backman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50002710954321,"sku":"9786177563470","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/0861\/5505\/files\/britt-marie-was-here-fredrik-backman-book-cover-562.webp?v=1770804716"},{"product_id":"drabina","title":"The Ladder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Ukrainian-language edition of Yevheniia Kuznetsova's novel about a large family forced by war to share one roof in a foreign country. 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It follows Pasha, a quiet teacher, who must navigate a landscape devastated by conflict to rescue his nephew from an orphanage located deep in occupied territory. 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With \u003cstrong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e304 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e, this hardcover delivers a profound exploration of personal and social conflict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e✨ Key Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"447\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e📖 304 pages of emotionally rich, modern Ukrainian prose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"527\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e💼 Published by KSD’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eKlub Sімейного Dозвілля\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e2024\u003c\/strong\u003e, hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"569\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e🎭 Deep themes: ambition, love, betrayal, social dynamics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e🌆 Set in modern Kyiv—exploring real places and contemporary issues\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e🎁 Ideal gift for fans of social drama and modern Ukrainian literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"696\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e🎯 Why You Should Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis novel offers an immersive look into the complexities of modern life in Ukraine—blending personal drama with societal insight. 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