What does your ideal morning look like?
For me, every morning is actually an ideal morning if I wake up and realize that a new day is beginning. I’m grateful for every new morning because it brings new time, new possibilities, and a chance to start again. I always try to find at least a few quiet moments for myself to gather my thoughts and prepare for the day ahead. And, of course, I’ll never say no to a good cup of coffee. 😊
What book or books have you read recently, and would you recommend them?
There are several books that I have found particularly interesting and well worth reading. They include Nemocí stala se pravda by Marek Orko Vácha, Za oponou války by Jakub Szántó, Soumrak československé demokracie by Ladislav Feierabend, and Tady nikdo není, jen já by Miloš Doležal. The last of these tells the stories of Jewish people from the Vysočina region and the surrounding areas, portraying the lives of local people who became victims of a horrific ideology. I think all of these books share a common thread: they explore human actions that shape not only individual lives, but society as a whole. They encourage us to reflect on what each of us is able to see, what we can change, and the choices we ultimately make. Beyond books, I would also highly recommend a musical experience—a concert featuring Hradišťan and Javory performing together.
What do you look forward to most in your workday?
I always look forward to coming to the library because I see my work as meaningful and something that makes a real difference to others. I also greatly value the everyday interactions and collaboration with my colleagues, as well as meeting the people who come to the library. It’s this combination of meaningful work, teamwork, and the human connection that makes the library such a special place for me.
