For the first time since independence, Ukrainians began to read more books in their native Ukrainian language. These are the results of the Book Institute’s research for the past year.
For his part, and book award “Espreso. Readers’ Choice” for the fifth season in a row, large and small compatriots are attracted to reading Ukrainian books. As a result, more than seven thousand readers took part in voting for their favorite book.
In the anniversary season, three books competed for the title of the best, according to Ukrainian readers. Ppoetry collection “Aviation Hymn” by Serhiy Zhadan, “Radio Night” by Yuriy Andruhovych and “20+1, or Land of the Dead” by Pavel Volvach.
Not so long ago, the organizing committee received thousands of completed questionnaires with comments from Ukrainian, Jordanian and Norwegian readers. Although the war spoiled the plans of the book award, the organizers are finally ready to announce the name of the winner:
Yuriy Andruhovych – winner of the prize in the nomination “Literature for adults”.
According to the writer, now the war is a time to create one’s own. Time to enrich Ukrainians with their native literature.
