25 victories of «Coronation of the Word»: what's new in popular literature? Timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of «Coronation of the Word»

The discussion will be devoted to the landmark 25th anniversary of the "Coronation of the Word" literary competition, an extraordinary phenomenon that has significantly influenced the formation of the contemporary Ukrainian literary landscape and, in particular, popular literature. 

The discussion will be an opportunity to immerse oneself in the world of success stories of the winners and finalists of “Coronation of the Word,” whose works have gained recognition from readers and critics, become bestsellers, and been adapted for the screen, as the competition has revealed dozens of new names that are now the driving force behind the literary process.

We will pay special attention to the analysis of the latest literary trends that have formed and developed thanks to the “Coronation of the Word” in the genres of detective, fantasy, romantic prose, historical novels, as well as the existence of genre literature in the conditions of full-scale war and its role in preserving the mental health of society.