Eight modern writers and eight stories about what changes the life of every person in a few hours: about books. Book witches saving readers from the farthest corners of the plot, the Indestructible Destroyer waiting for the completion of a favorite story about magical girls. The mysterious Doctor Doe and many other characters are waiting for you on the pages of this collection. Touching to the point of goosebumps, always cozy and opening roads to imaginary worlds, these stories will remind you why people cannot live without books. For whom is this book? For those who want to read touching stories from contemporary Russian-language authors. For everyone who loves the atmosphere of bookstores and libraries. For lovers of heartwarming stories that give warmth and hope. For those who liked the books “You will find it in the library” by Michiko Aoyama and “Book Delivery Service” by Carsten Henna.