Spring is associated with inspiration. Undoubtedly, even nature itself in the spring – it is an exciting, beautiful action. But what to do when one beauty, which everyone is happy, is not enough? Good books will come to the rescue, which can awaken our compassion, curiosity, taste for adventure. We have chosen for you “vitamins of inspiration”

Terry Pratchett “Color of Magic”
Terry Pratchett is considered a master of intellectual fantasy. In the “Old Lev Publishing House” several books from the “Discus” series have already appeared, and the first of the novels that captivates gained from the first page – “Color of Magic”. What color is magic? Of course, white or black, you say. Do not you think this is a stereotype? In a novel written in the 1980’s, the author takes on fixed formulas and stamps of “classical” science fiction in his “corporate” style of elegant satire. The main characters of the book are the tourist Dvocvet and his leader in the magic world magician-loser Rinswind. What color is magic in the perception of heroes? Get to know!

Francoise Sagan “Guardian of the Heart”
The works of the world-famous writer Francoise Sagan will not even return the language to “lady’s romances,” in which there is nothing that determines the “books for women”: trivialities, “paroxysm of passion”, “sweet tears,” and so on. The wise, penetrating author writes clever and frank stories about life and love, women and men in triangles and polygons of relationships, all the subtleties of our experiences, about the fate and the choices we make. In this book, published three novels by Francoise Sagan: “Guardian of the heart”, “Signal to the capitulation,” “Unexplained smile.” And believe me, the pleasure of reading is guaranteed!

Ingmar Bergman “Trustful talk”
Bergman we know, first of all, as a famous film director. His cult films “Summer with Monika”, “Seventh Seal”, “Strawberry Field”, “Person”, “Fanny and Alexander” have long become classics. However, we are not yet familiar with the Bergman writer. In the book “Trustful conversations”, the author refers to one of the central themes of his work – marital relationship and betrayal of love. The novel is divided into five parts, five separate conversations in which the characters release outside their most secret thoughts and feelings: anxiety, jealousy, passion. The centenary of Ingmar Bergman (July 14, 2018) is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the work of the author who became a star artist.

Markian Prokhashko “The Unstoppable Power of Water”
Meet: an interesting and powerful debut in modern Ukrainian literature. Markian Prokhasko writes about cities, that is, the search for an ideal city in the diversity of real and imaginary urban landscapes of the past, the future, the true and the expected. Nine texts of the book, intense or lyric, are related to each other through common ideas, and sometimes also heroes. Their history in the city, which is a reflection of human culture and history, which can not be stopped, as is the unbridled force of water. Travel in the universe of human feelings!

Halfdan V. Freigov “Lovely Gabriel”
Worldwide April 2 marks the International Day for Autism Information. And it’s very important to talk with our children. The youngest son of Norwegian writer Halfdan Fraigova is an autistic. And this honest, tender and frank book is a letter from the father to his son. You will learn how it is not easy to understand another, who himself does not yet understand who he is in this world. Conversations, parenting pride for the achievement of his son, unconditional love, difficult moments and the power of the family – it is about this book. Five hryvnias from the cost of the book will be transferred to support children with special needs of the Educational and Rehabilitation Center “Dzherelo”.
These and other interesting books will be waiting for their reader in the “Lviv Chocolate Workshop” at the address: Zhytomyr, 7, Victory Square.

Translated by Aliona Matushevich