Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
In Search of the Free Individual |
2018 |
Svetlana Alexievich |
Buy |
| 2 |
Chernobyl’s Prayer |
2026 |
Svetlana Alexievich |
Buy |
These two non-fiction works sit outside Alexievich’s main Voices of Utopia cycle. In Search of the Free Individual (2018) collects her essays and speeches about freedom, individuality, and the legacy of the Soviet experiment.
Chernobyl’s Prayer (2026) is a new English translation of her Chernobyl oral history, previously published in English as Voices from Chernobyl. The new translation uses a different title and offers an updated rendering of the testimonies from Chernobyl survivors, cleanup workers, and their families.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Svetlana Alexievich Non-Fiction series?
There are two books in the Svetlana Alexievich Non-Fiction series, published between 2018 and 2026.
What is the first book in the Svetlana Alexievich Non-Fiction series?
The first book in the Svetlana Alexievich Non-Fiction series is In Search of the Free Individual, published in 2018.
How does Chernobyl's Prayer differ from Voices from Chernobyl?
Chernobyl’s Prayer (2026) is a new English translation of the same Chernobyl oral history that was previously published as Voices from Chernobyl. The new edition uses a different title and translator, offering a fresh rendering of the same source material.