The real story of a concubine and the secrets of biohacking: a review of this summer’s book new releases

A guide to the most delicious places in Russia, the secrets of biohacking and memories of Yura Shatunov – let us familiarize you with the book novelties of this summer. You can find them at the Red Square Festival, which will last until June 9.

“From abracadabra to yahonta. How to use rare and unusual words in the Russian language”

Writer and blogger Elena Pervushina went through dozens of dictionaries and encyclopedias in search of unusual and rare words. And collected their meanings under one cover. You will learn why boycott is a family name, and gastronome – not only store, with what eat shambles and whether it is true that the mandrake exists not only in the world of Harry Potter. After reading this book, you may not become smarter, but erudite will definitely become, and this is not so bad.

“Moscow – the best city. 100 most amazing places of the capital of Russia”

New non-banal routes for your travels – in one colorful gift edition. Inside you are waiting for unusual facts and stories about Moscow, atmospheric photos that will instantly transport you to each location, and notes for those who have long wanted to look at your favorite city from a different perspective.

“Safe Biohacking. How to Pump Your Whole Body Without Harming Your Health.”

A scientific approach to longevity and slowing down aging processes from practicing physician and candidate of medical sciences Kirill Masliev. You will learn why you need regular check-ups and what tests you should periodically take, how to get your sleep and diet in order. And also get mental exercises useful for the brain, memory and peace of mind.

“Hidden Russia. From pancakes to ukha: a journey behind the recipes and secrets of old cities”

A tantalizing gastronomic journey across the Russian expanses: from Kostroma and Kazan to small villages where people believe in evil and bake koloboks. New recipes, emotions and taste sensations are provided!

“The Art of Cinema. An introduction to the history and theory of cinema.”

A must-read for all movie buffs. If you want to understand how movies work from the inside out, recognize the directorial techniques that control our emotions, reason about movies like a professional film critic and pick up on what others don’t see – this book is for you.

Inside are easy-to-understand terms, illustrations, photographs, and movie stills that will make for a comprehensive and informative reading experience.

“You were just a part of me… In memory of Yuri Shatunov and Sergey Kuznetsov”.

Memories of Sergey “Kuzi” Kuznetsov about the group “Laskovy May” and its permanent leader Yuri Shatunov, friendship and music. Reading the book, you will feel as if you are sitting with Kuzya in the kitchen and listening to his stories about life. Intimate and frank, imbued with nostalgia and sincerity, they will definitely not leave you indifferent.

“Office Pilot. About the invisible to the passenger side of the pilot’s profession. Book 3.”

Denis Okan, a civil aviation instructor pilot, shares his experience, knowledge and stories from flying practice. In his third book he will tell how pilots are trained and undergo pre-flight practice, what they live on the ground and what decisions they make in the sky.

“Planetronics: a popular history of electronic music.”

Read about mainstream stars and underground heroes of electronic music, about currents and their influence on each other, as well as about how this style originated in different cities and countries in the book by musician and journalist Nick Zavriev. Each chapter has a bonus – a link to a playlist that will perfectly complete the picture.

“Bought Bride. Become a concubine or die.”

The real story of a concubine who got into the harem in the early twentieth century, at the sunset of the Ottoman Empire. The main character is the grandmother of the author of the book.

As a young girl Maria escaped from a poor Caucasian village in Constantinople in search of salvation and a better life. But by the will of fate, she fell into the harem to a rich Ottoman Turk. How Maria managed to save herself and her family, how was the life of concubines 100 years ago and what this story has in common with popular Turkish serials – learn from this poignant story.

“Stranger in a Lifeboat”.

An atmospheric and sensual story of survival, of faith lost and then found, of help and forgiveness.

When the yacht Galaxy sank in the North Atlantic, only 10 people were able to survive. Drifting in a dinghy without food and water, they suddenly found another man in the water, who turned out to be… God.

The denouement of the story will surprise even those who “click” detectives as nuts. And the novel itself will make you look at familiar things from a different angle and think about your life.