Mikhail Elizarov's novel, "The Librarian," won the Russian Booker Prize in 2008. The plot centers on the books of the fictional Soviet writer Dmitry Gromov, which acquire magical properties after his death. They become the target of various groups, known as "libraries," whose members are willing to do anything to possess them. The novel combines elements of mysticism, social satire, and reflections on the Soviet past.