Blueberries by Marta Kowalska | The Color of Cherries by Filip Błaszczyk | Fear by Robert Zawadzki | Penguin Habits by Jakub Poterała
In 1939, as war descends on Europe, thousands of Polish citizens are taken captive by the Soviet Union and subjected to relentless ideological indoctrination. An ambitious Soviet agent sets out to break the spirit of a young, world-renowned pianist and leader among the prisoners, believing that his surrender could force others to follow.
A group of altar boys, disillusioned by the Church's indifference, decide to take matters into their own hands. They plant a bug in the confessional to learn their neighbors' secrets and dispense justice by their own rules. Their mission quickly spirals out of control.
Sergiusz, a teenager who loves fantasy and LARPing, struggles with bullying at school and his feelings for Helena. When he discovers her secret, he gets a chance for an extraordinary adventure.
In 19th-century Warsaw, Stanisław Wokulski risks his fortune and social standing to win the love of the beautiful aristocrat Izabela Łęcka. As he enters her world of privilege and intrigue, his idealistic devotion collides with ambition, betrayal, and the harsh realities of class and society.
Nineteen-year-old criminal Tommy is kidnapped. He is forced into resocialization by the dysfunctional couple Chris and Kathryn, who try to turn him into a "good boy." Tommy tries to find a way to escape.
When a volcanic eruption strands Bethany and her soon-to-be fiancé, she takes it as a sign to leave her old life behind. Reconnecting with a childhood friend, she dives into the city’s vibrant nightlife and unexpected encounters, becoming caught in an emotional web that forces her to question love, freedom, and who she really is.