10 new books for big and small readers.

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August 19, 2026
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20.08.2026.


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We bring you a selection of ten new titles for lovers of literature, non-fiction, and children's books. From historical fiction and family stories to titles that deal with personal development, everyday challenges, and important life questions, the new books cover a variety of topics, genres, and reader interests.

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Shut up! – Dan Lyons (translated by Nebojša Buđanovac)

What if you could talk less and accomplish more? Dan Lyons humorously and bluntly shows how silence can be a more powerful tool than having the last word. Drawing on behavioral science and practical advice, the book helps you communicate more thoughtfully, listen better, and think critically. Because real power isn't always about having the last word, but knowing when to be silent.

The Perfection Trap – Thomas Curan (translated by Irena Freja)

Burnout and depression are growing problems in a society that constantly demands that we achieve more, possess more, and be perfect. Thomas Curran explores the paradoxical effects of perfectionism and shows how we can resist this pressure. 

The book invites us to prioritize what is important and embrace the power of good enough to live a more fulfilling and productive life.

Rearrange Your Mind – Nicole Vignola (translated by Fran Šilović)

Why do we find some habits so difficult to change and why do we keep falling into the same patterns? Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola explains in an accessible way how our brain works and how we can use its ability to adapt to create new patterns.

The book provides practical advice for better understanding our own behavior, managing emotions and stress, and creating habits that can help us live better.

Wise Thoughts for Women – Donna Lancaster (translated by Dunja Dernej)

Sometimes all we need is the right word at the right time. Donna Lancaster, a therapist with over thirty years of experience, brings a collection of warm thoughts, advice, and encouragement for a variety of life situations: from love and relationships to family, friendship, self-confidence, and life changes.

A beautiful gift booklet of comfort, advice, and love for any woman, anywhere.

Subject – Leigh Bardugo (translated by Ira Wacha-Biličić)

In 16th-century Madrid, maid Luzia discovers a gift for creating miracles that could change her life. But her growing fame attracts the attention of dangerous people and the Spanish Inquisition. To survive, she must team up with the mysterious Guillén Santángel. 

A captivating historical fantasy in which magic, passion, and faith intertwine on the border between the supernatural and the divine.

Summer Island – Kristin Hannah (translated by Mirjana Valent)

After leaving her husband and daughters many years ago, Nora Bridge has built a successful career as a radio host. When she is injured in an accident, her younger daughter Ruby returns home to care for her mother, but also to write an article that will expose her past. Together they travel to Summer Island, the place of Ruby's childhood and old loves.

A warm and touching story about the complex relationship between mother and daughter, love, forgiveness and healing.

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Crime is Not for Ladies series – Robin Stevens (translated by Martina Pranić)

Meet Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong, two school friends who form a secret detective society and solve crimes in the best tradition of Agatha Christie. Their adventures are followed in the books: "Crime is Not for Ladies", "Arsenic with Tea" and "Crime of the First Class".

The Robin Stevens series has won numerous awards, sold millions of copies worldwide, and a television adaptation is in the works, produced by Studio Canal.

Space Stories for Boys of the Future – Francesca Cavallo (translated by Antonija Radić)

Twelve Bedtime Stories takes us to twelve fictional planets and brings us to a world where boys don't have to be heroes, princes or leaders to be loved. They learn to accept emotions, tenderness and equality and, together with girls, discover the joy of togetherness. 

Imaginative, humorous, and warm stories that gently imagine the world we could create.

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