See You in August by Gabriel García Márquez — Ukrainian Magical Realism & Literary Romance

Author Gabriel García Márquez, celebrated Nobel laureate and pioneer of magical realism, published See You in August (Зустрінемось у серпні) posthumously in March 2024 via Folio. This concise literary romance features Ana Magdalena Bach, the novel’s strong female protagonist, who, on her annual pilgrimage to her mother’s grave, embraces fleeting summer love that awakens her in unexpected ways. At 128 pages in a hardcover with dust jacket (130×200 mm) and translated by Oleksandr Butsenko, this emotionally rich novella is a timeless gem. A favorite on Booklya and among Ukrainian readers in Spain 

✨ Key Features:

📖 128 pages, hardcover with paper jacket, 130×200 mm (Folio 2024), Ukrainian edition

First and only novel by Márquez with a female main character — a mature meditation on love and freedom

Written in Márquez’s final years; published posthumously to commemorate his legacy

Folio’s polished translation captures his magical realism, lyrical prose, and emotional depth

🎯 Why You Should Buy:

This novella is a poignant homage to love, memory, and self-discovery through Márquez’s timeless lens. Its brevity makes it perfect for both new and lifelong fans of literary fiction and magical realism.