The “Ali and Nino” book clubs have announced their May reading selections for Azerbaijani-, Russian-, and English-speaking readers.
The children’s Azerbaijani-language book club will read Ursula K. Le Guin’s “A Wizard of Earthsea,” a fantasy classic that introduces young readers to the magical world of Earthsea.
The Russian-language book club selected Alex Michaelides’ psychological thriller “The Silent Patient,” known for its suspenseful atmosphere and shocking twists.
Meanwhile, the English-language book club will discuss Franck Thilliez’s “Mobius Strip,” a gripping detective thriller filled with mystery and tension.
Readers interested in dystopian fiction will also explore Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” a novel that examines freedom, society, and human rights.