Bulgarian Bestseller Brought to UK Book Market, Thanks to London Publisher
Great literature opens our eyes to new worlds and invites us to share in the memories and dreams of people from all walks of life. To read the work of an author from an unfamiliar land can be to see the world from a new perspective and to experience a little of the lives of these people.
The joy of discovery and the valuable insight that can be gained from reading literature in translation is recognised by London’s Istros Books, an independent publishing house focused on bringing translated fiction from Central and South-Eastern Europe to the English-speaking world. Among its latest releases is the Bulgarian bestseller, 9 Rabbits, from Virginia Zaharieva.
In her homeland, author Virginia Zaharieva is a revered academic and cultural beacon, with a record of excelling in various forms of the arts.
Slovenian Sports Student Makes a Bid For Mister International
Saying no to junk food in favour of hours in the gym seems to have paid off for Slovenian sports student Marko Šobot, as he has placed among the front runners for the final of the Mister International contest. Now it will all come down to the final, on Saturday, when Marko will see if the preparation has paid off and he can take home the title to Slovenia.
For catwalk new-comer Marko, 26, being part of the international contest underway in Thailand is a world away from his hometown of Novo Mesto. “It felt surreal when I first heard that I was to compete at Mister International,’ he said.
“I think that I had a smile on my face probably for one week straight. But after that, I trained every day and tried to eat properly. I even stayed away from junk food restaurants. If I happened to break my diet, which did happen occasionally, the next day I trained twice as hard to compensate.”
Croatian Personal Trainer Vanja Grgec Sets His Sights on Winning Mr World
If determination, commitment and focus were as important to achieving success as fitness, strength and form, Croat Vanja Grgec would be quids in to win whatever he set his mind on.
This Saturday, the 25-year-old personal trainer from Zagreb will have the perfect chance to show that he has what it takes to be a winner, when he steps out onto the stage to represent Croatia at the Mr World contest.
But Vanja is keen to say that he has not been swayed by the lure of the catwalk. “I am not a model,’ he said. “The only modelling I did was just a favour for a friend and was free of charge. I entered Mr World Croatia because I knew that with my education I could not just win, but that I could actually use it to better my life by combining my good looks with the person that I am. But if a good offer comes by, I am definitely open for modelling too.”
Strong Family Bonds Encourage Young Serb Luka Raco to Chase his Dreams
Loving parents and a strong family upbringing have encouraged Luka Raco to follow his dreams. As testament to the positive influence of his family, Luka’s dreams have led him to Bangkok, where he will represent Serbia at the Mister International contest, this weekend. “I can proudly say that I have amazing parents and we are a very loving family,’ Luka told Wild Rooster.
“Without their help and good will I couldn’t achieve anything. My father is the greatest man I know. He is a man who does everything for his family. He is the man I would like to become.”
Luka is an only child who lives at home with his parents, Rista and Radmila. Thoughts of them will be with Luka when he competes on Saturday night. “When I walk out at the final, I will think about my family, my friends and try to picture the look on their faces, their happiness for me. That will motivate me to do my best,’ he said.
