Ukrainian Literature

“The Other Half-Apples” by Halyna Vdovychenko is a direct sequel to the popular novel “Half-Apples.” While the first book explored the magic of finding oneself, the second focuses on how to hold on to that happiness — and what happens when new characters enter the game.

«Записки кирпатого Мефістофеля» (1917) — це один із найвідоміших модерністських романів Володимира Винниченка. Це глибока психологічна драма, де автор підіймає питання моралі, чесності з самим собою та конфлікту між розумом і почуттями.

“Along the Line of Greatest Resistance” by Iryna Vlasenko is a dramatic story about difficult life choices and the unbreakable strength of the human spirit. The main heroine finds herself in circumstances where every step requires extraordinary effort, while fate tests her endurance through loss and betrayal. This is a profound psychological novel about the importance of not simply drifting with the flow, but having the courage to resist circumstances in order to preserve one’s dignity. A book about maturity, the search for truth, and overcoming oneself in the most difficult times.

Ivan Velychkovsky’s *Complete Works* is a seminal publication that showcases the creative output of one of the most prominent figures of the Ukrainian Baroque period in the second half of the 17th and early 18th centuries.

“Station of the Abyss” by Heorhii Visnyk is a dark psychological thriller with elements of mysticism, where the boundary between reality and horror gradually dissolves within a confined space. The story revolves around a mysterious station that becomes a trap for the characters, forcing them to confront not only external threats but also their own inner demons. It is a tale of past sins, retribution, and the human mind pushed to the edge of madness. The novel maintains tension until the very last page, immersing the reader in an atmosphere of hopelessness and a desperate search for truth at the very bottom of the “abyss.”

“Indecent Tales” is a collection of Ukrainian folklore with a distinct erotic undertone, compiled by ethnographers and folklorists

A Knot for Memory is a touching collection of essays and short stories by contemporary Ukrainian authors about their grandmothers. Each story is filled with warmth, coziness, and a gentle nostalgia for childhood. The book explores the invisible bond between generations, teaches the importance of valuing one’s roots, and preserving the wisdom of ancestors. It is a sincere and luminous tribute to women whose love and care shape our future.

“Traces on the Road” is Valery Markus’s (formerly known as Ananyev) debut novel, which has become one of the most significant books about the Russian-Ukrainian war. It is not merely a memoir, but a profound psychological drama based on real events.

“Artistic Glory of Ukraine: In Search of the Eushan Potion” is a popular science and non-fiction book by the renowned Ukrainian writer, journalist, and local historian Roman Bereza.

“Nastusia’s Wedding” is the debut novel by Ukrainian author Olga Bogomaz, which, through the lens of a single family event, delves deeply into the themes of generational change, family ties, and social transformations in Ukraine.

Vladimir Arenev’s *The Cursed Treasure* is a captivating adventure novel in the ethno-fantasy genre that skillfully weaves together Ukrainian folklore, Cossack legends, and the profound emotional experiences of adolescence.

Vladimir Arenev’s *The Cursed Sword* is a captivating adventure ethno-fantasy and a direct sequel (the second part) to the novella *The Cursed Treasure*. The book continues to immerse readers in the colorful world of Ukrainian myths, Cossack secrets, and magic.

“The Devil’s Soul, or The Cursed Treasure” is a seminal adventure novel by Vladimir Arenev, written at the intersection of historical fiction and mystical fantasy. In fact, it was this work that laid the foundation for the magical universe that later became known to readers through the novels “The Cursed Treasure” and “The Cursed Sword.” In this book, the author offers a more mature, deeper, and more cinematic look at Cossack folklore and Ukrainian demonology.

"The Three-Cylinder Engine of Love" is a unique anthology that brings together under one cover three prominent and vastly different authors of contemporary Ukrainian literature: Yurii Andrukhovych, Liubko Deresh, and Serhiy Zhadan. Published in 2007, the book served as a distinctive snapshot of the Ukrainian prose of its time. The title is a metaphor: each of the three writers represents an individual "cylinder" powering a shared engine that drives the text forward.