Monday Starts on Saturday

In "Monday Starts on Saturday," young computer programmer Sasha embarks on a nature vacation but ends up at the National Institute for the Technology of Witchcraft and Thaumaturgy after picking up hitchhikers. Within this quirky and dysfunctional institute, he encounters a host of magical beings, such as a wish-granting fish and a dream-interpreting sofa, alongside a cast of wizards and fantastical creatures. Originally published in Russia in 1965, this popular novel by the Strugatsky brothers blends humor and imagination, exploring the complex nature of institutions dedicated to human happiness.