The House on Matoušova Street—a brand new book by Tereza Boučková, has been very well received by Czech readers. The bestselling book came near the top in the poll for the most interesting book of the year 2024 by the renowned daily newspaper Deník N. The book came second in the readers‘ ranking and third in the experts’ ranking. A total of 14 literary works were selected for the shortlist.

In The House on Matoušova Street the author creates a memorial to the people who lived in her childhood home. Moving Jewish life stories alternate with those of people who suffered under the communist dictatorship in the country.