The Story Smuggler

In this captivating autobiographical work, Georgi Gospodinov takes readers on a reflective journey through his memories, exploring themes of childhood under Communism, the joy of reading and writing, and his development as a writer. Awarded the International Booker Prize, the book reveals the transformative power of storytelling as a concealed but vital form of expression. Translated from Bulgarian, this profound and engaging narrative celebrates the importance of stories in shaping individual and collective life.