On September 11 the Baku Book Center hosted a meeting with the People's Writer of Azerbaijan, Secretary of the Writers' Union, President of the PEN Club, beloved author Chingiz Abdullayev.
 
The meeting was organized as part of the “Conversation with writer” project of the Center and brought together many fans of the famous writer, mostly young people. 
 
Chingiz Abdullayev, author of about 200 books, mainly fictional detectives, is the recipient of various international awards. 
 
The writer enthusiastically answered numerous questions from the audience concerning various aspects of his life and work.
During the meeting with readers, master of the detective genre uncovered the secrets of inspiration, shared invaluable advices with aspiring authors.
 
Addressing the audience, the outstanding crime novelist thanked them for coming. The writer expressed deep gratitude to the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, headed by the First Vice President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva, for the creation of such a cultural and literary oasis in the capital of Azerbaijan.
 
Surprising, cheerful and sometimes paradoxical in his sentiments, Chingiz Abdullayev told how he manages to preserve the ability to enjoy life, about happy years that he spent with his parents.
 
"I'm happy that my parents have lived such a long life, and that I spent so many years with them," he said.
 
He also talked about being a big fan of football, about his falling in love with jazz and Azerbaijani cuisine addiction.
He also spoke about the importance of learning foreign languages: “Knowledge of foreign languages has always been very important, and is especially significant in our time, because it opens a window into the world. But first, you need to know your native language, read the literature in your native language,” he said.
 
The writer also stressed the role of the book in the formation of the individual. Speaking about the mission of a writer, Chingiz Abdullayev said that a real writer should always be supportive of his people. 
 
The meeting of the famous writer with book lovers was held in a very positive atmosphere. At the end of the event, he signed his books for fans and took a picture with them.
 
"Dialogue with the writer" project of the Baku Book Center aims to organize meetings of famous writers, journalists and publicists with their readers and book lovers.