When going on vacation, you want to take with you something to read that doesn’t require a lot of mental work and at the same time will help you take your mind off the routine and, perhaps, look at your life and the world from a new point of view. And the best stories for this are stories about travel that change our lives. RIAMO, together with the Read-Gorod bookstore chain, has chosen 10 new books that you can take with you on vacation.
Virginie Grimaldi "The Day I Started to Live"
After 20 years of boring family life, full of gray days and continuous routine, Marie decides to start all over again. She leaves her husband and goes on a cruise around the world, which will change her destiny. Marie will make new friends, find her calling and meet true love! Together with her, you will understand what you really want and learn how to part with old attachments, get rid of empty fears and
Jean-Paul Didielorand "The Rest of My Life"
French writer Jean-Paul Didielorant, winner of a dozen prestigious awards, including twice the International Hemingway Prize for collections of short stories, gained real fame when he wrote his first novel, The Morning Reader (2014), at the age of 50. His second novel, The Rest of My Life, brilliantly confirmed his reputation as an inimitable storyteller.
The young thanatopractitioner Ambroise prepares the bodies of the dead for their last appearance in public. His carefree grandmother Beth bakes Breton pies every day and can’t wait for her grandson to finally find a life partner. Meanwhile, young social worker Manel brightens up old age for lonely people and with all her heart becomes attached to one of her charges, the kindest pastry chef Samuel. Fate brings all four of them together in the most unexpected way, and an incredible adventure begins, full of life-affirming humor.
Tami Oldham-Ashcraft "At the mercy of the elements"
Tami Oldham-Ashcraft's autobiographical book was first published in 1998 and achieved bestseller status. On September 22, 1983, Tami Oldham and her fiancé Richard Sharp left Tahiti on board a beautiful sailing yacht to head to the shores of California. Young, free, in love with the expanse of the ocean, they hoped that the 30-day passage to San Diego would become another romantic adventure for them. But suddenly the adventure turned into a test: on October 11, the yacht was overtaken by the devastating hurricane Raymond, one of the most powerful in history. So, by the will of fate, not only the future, but also the very lives of young people
Boris Akunin "Nut Buddha"
The novel “The Nut Buddha” describes the adventures of a sacred figurine, which, by chance, made a long journey from distant Japan to no less distant Muscovy. Buddha wanders through Rus', disturbed by Peter’s upheavals, illuminating souls with the light of satori and helping travelers find the way to themselves... “Run around Rus' alone, look for the wind in the field. No matter how inventive and dexterous a person may be, the state net is always grippy. Tsar Peter is great because he understood this truth: he decided to turn the disorganized, disorderly country into a harmonious bakufu, as the great Ieyasu did a hundred years ago in Japan. Of course, Russia is still far from Japanese order. There, from the most shining top to the most deaf bottom, rays of state supervision diverge, right down to each five-yard, over which its own observer watches.
Sarah Gio "Back to You"
Once upon a time, the public was shocked by the story of Charlotte, who was shipwrecked during her honeymoon and returned home only two years later. She spent a lot of time on the open sea, and then on a desert island in the company of an unsociable man named Gray, thanks to whom she was able to survive. Many years later, Charlotte finds a message in a bottle on the shore. This is incredible, but it follows that Gray is still waiting for her on the island, and, in his opinion, since the moment of their separation
Maureen Johnson "The Ellingham Affair"
Ellingham Academy is a prestigious boarding school known for its outstanding alumni. The school's founder, Albert Ellingham, selected exceptionally talented children to teach them on the principle that "learning is a wonderful game." In 1936, dark events take place within the walls of the academy: Ellingham’s wife and little daughter were kidnapped by a mysterious villain calling himself the Evil One. This kidnapping became one of the greatest unsolved crimes in history called the Ellingham Case. Stevie Bell enters Ellingham Academy with the ambitious goal of solving an 80-year-old crime. But as soon as she begins the investigation, the Evil One reappears at the school... And Stevie enters into a dangerous
Peter James "438 days at sea"
Peter James is the creator of the internationally acclaimed series of novels about Superintendent Roy Grace, the author of numerous New York Times and Sunday Times bestsellers, and the winner of a number of literary awards. The unknown maniac did not just kill the young woman beautiful woman, but for some reason he put a gas mask on her before her death. Just the right puzzle for Roy Grace, a specialist in complicated cases. However, this time the superintendent will have to rack his brains over another problem: how to conduct an investigation and at the same time not miss the chance of a lifetime. The fact is that his wife showed up in another country,
Jean-Baptiste Del Amo "Salt"
If each family member has a thousand reasons to hate each other, and seemingly none to love, an ordinary dinner turns into an ancient tragedy. And we no longer see a mother with three adult children sitting at the table - the picture changes: painful memories, deep grievances, suppressed rage, regrets, ugly mental scars, unwillingness to forgive appear before us. The burden of the past is so heavy that it can crush the future. Before us is a portrait of a family,
Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo “Bedtime Stories for Young Rebels”
The stories told in this book are not quite fairy tales. “99 Inspiring Stories of Incredible Women” is an essay about the destinies of 100 real-life great women. Reading that may interest not only young, but also older rebels. The heroines of the book are completely different - ballerinas and astronauts, queens and designers, scientists and artists. Coco Chanel, Marie Curie, Queen Elizabeth and many others - all of them are united by the fact that they were not afraid to be the first, to discover new things and to achieve their own. Each of them achieved success in their business and helped many people gain faith in themselves - and all this
Anna Gavalda's new book includes 7 piercing, accurate, gentle stories about ordinary people and their lives.
About loneliness, the pain of loss, the magic of meetings and the power of love. The characters reveal themselves to the reader in difficult situations, when everything literally falls apart, and one must find the strength to start from scratch. A young man who has just attended his ex's wedding, a grieving truck driver who shares his grief with his dog, a bereaved businessman who plunders the minibar in a hotel room in Seoul, a father summoned to school by an angry headmistress, a girl who looking for love...
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The trends of 2019 have shown that young ladies can be very different. Some are really delighted with Jojo Moyes, others even read, if not Steinbeck, then Dostoevsky in the bathroom. What book should you take with you to sea in 2020?
In this selection we have collected all the best that is now in bookstores. At the same time, we tried to make it diverse so that everyone could find their own.
Tender prose:
Brutal works:
Romance novels
Anna Gavalda “I loved her, I loved him”
Gavalda is remembered less often today, although she women's prose very talented. A pleasant, unobtrusive style, a plot that penetrates the soul - this is the secret of its success. Did you get it? Then move on to “Simply Together” - a subtle but catchy piece that you don’t want to tear yourself away from for long.
Guzel Yakhina “Zuleikha opens her eyes”
In fact, calling “Zuleikha” light literature is blasphemy. But it pulls you in from the first page. There is more than enough love there: for the man, for the children, for the land and the Motherland.
You won't forget this book in your room. You will reach for it every minute: on the plane, on the beach, on the way to an excursion.
“Zuleikha” is a modern Russian prose. Rather, get acquainted with the book, which in ten years risks becoming a classic.
Books by Jojo Moyes
Take any of her books:
- "Dancer with Horses"
- "The last letter from your lover"
- "The girl you left."
- The writer recently released new novel: "Giver of stars."
All her books are about love, easy to read and end on a bright note. Although in the middle of each novel you will have to cry a couple of times, but that’s okay. Lying in a hotel bathroom with a glass of your favorite wine, it’s not a sin to cry and clear the mucous membranes of your eyes.
Josie Silver "One Day in December"
A touching story about a tired girl and love at first sight. Many people can easily recognize themselves in Lori, who is completely fed up with deadlines and problems. Therefore, it will be doubly pleasant to rejoice over the romance that happened to her.
Moreover, love knocked on her right through the bus window. Finally in the book real life, without princes in white Mercedes, right?!
A novel about four girls, four sisters. They are completely different, but try their best not to betray each other. Not an easy task, you understand. Especially when you are 17, there is war all around, and your first love is on the doorstep.
"Little Women" is a classic of the genre, but it is relevant to read in 2020, because... A film of the same name is released. Among others, Hermione from Harry Potter starred there.
Sidney Sheldon "Intrigue"
A powerful novel about everything: career, love, family ties. The book immediately immerses you in the plot and is almost impossible to put down. Even the hotel buffet no longer looks tempting. The book is not new (a joke about wine could have happened at this point), but good literature does not age.
Erotic literature
Dedicate your vacation to erotic literature? Good idea! It’s not an office to read it, right? The beach is much more consistent with these goals. Although the balcony of a hotel room is also okay. You decide! Our task is to provide worthy books.
Janusz Leon Vishnevsky “Loneliness on the Internet”
Vishnevsky’s books are a high-quality mix of trembling emotional experiences and bold, provocative episodes. “Loneliness on the Internet” is definitely the author’s best book, so start your acquaintance with it if you have never met this Pole before.
Emily Nagoski "As a woman wants"
“As a Woman Wants” stands apart in this collection. This book does not belong to fiction, its niche is nonfiction (science fiction aimed at a wide audience).
However, the work works better than a thousand novels about wild passions. One book contains information that any woman needs - information about herself. Psychology, anatomy, physiology of sex - the author calmly and frankly talks with readers about everything. With this book, perhaps your vacation will give you more than just a nice tan.
Nagoski's work is a New York Times bestseller, after all.
Erica Leonard James "50 Shades of Gray"
Hit erotic prose recent years! Everyone has heard about 50 Shades. In fact: yes, boldly, yes, frankly and in three parts.
But connoisseurs of elegant style will have a hard time. The translation is terrible. Although let's be honest, the author did not focus on her literary talent.
If some one-sidedness of the narrative doesn’t bother you and you want more sensual scenes, this is a great solution.
The same “50 Shades” is now in Italy. Venice is an amazing experience in itself. But the main character was luckier: in this city love overtook her.
The author mixed winning ingredients: ancient architecture, breathtaking cuisine, all-consuming art, daring temperament and, of course, love. This marvelous cocktail will impress even the most reserved woman. By the way, at first Elena, the main character, makes a similar impression.
Henry Miller "Tropic of Cancer"
In "Tropic of Cancer" romance... is about like snow in Africa. But there are plenty of sex scenes. The book is rude, provocative, controversial. Good in its genre. But for delicate natures looking for “butterflies in the stomach”, it is better to pass by.
A very unique book. Young ladies with an inner world of the “fairy” type should not delve into these dark jungles.
“The Story of O” is about masters and slaves, submission, dangerous rituals and adult games. History was first published in 1954. Looks like 50 Shades isn't the only one of its kind, right?
Sarah Waters "Velvet Claws"
London, 19th century - already a good start, but it gets better. The main character, Nancy, wants to get out of small town, see the capital's life. When she manages to leave small homeland together with her friend, she simply freezes in anticipation of happiness. But it’s not just success that London will feed a naive girl.
It is not recommended for those who oppose same-sex love to read it. Still, the book received the LGBT award for a reason. By the way, a film adaptation has been released.
Detectives and thrillers
Men also throw a couple of volumes of leisure reading into their suitcases. They are ready to spend several weeks without the work of Socrates; they even agree to leave the Booker Prize winners alone. Instead, detective, fantasy and adventure novels of varying quality go into the travel bag.
Alex Michaelides "The Silent Patient"
One day, a fashion photographer was rushing home to his beloved wife. The young woman greeted her husband with five shots in the face.
Alicia was arrested and sent for compulsory treatment to a psychiatric clinic. At this point the story could have ended, but since the murder the woman has not uttered a word. What is the reason? Is she manifesting a complex illness or is the artist covering for someone? Criminal psychiatrist Theo Faber decides to figure this out.
The book masterfully keeps the intrigue, so it is possible to tear yourself away from the text solely for the sake of sleep and for nothing else.
Bernard Werber "The Last Secret"
Human brain vs computer: who will win? A game of chess will resolve the issue. The man wins, but dies. Journalists and investigators will not be bored: society has a lot of questions about what happened.
Not the author's most popular novel. The whole world admires the “Magi” and the “Mage”, and the “Collector” smiles shyly in their shadow. With the same quiet, modest smile, “The Collector” will draw the reader into its world and not let go even after last page.
You read a book avidly, and then for a week you try to catch your breath and come to your senses. There is definitely no shame in spending the holidays with this novel.
An impressive Talmudic scholar, no doubt about it. But you won’t be satisfied with just one film adaptation of 2019! "The Goldfinch" is a must read! Don't believe the blurb! A terrorist attack, an explosion, a painting... “The Goldfinch” is not about that, although the above facts take place on the first twenty pages.
“The Goldfinch” is about a strange friendship and strange love, about melancholy and about the fact that each of us is not who we seem. Gang fights and philosophical conversations, endless time and crazy adrenaline. There's even Potter.
Read “The Goldfinch” and you won’t notice how your hands involuntarily start typing “Fabricius” into Google.
Thomas Harris "The Silence of the Lambs"
“Lambs” keeps you on your toes until the final paragraph. It’s not for nothing that the novel is included in the top 100 detective stories according to Americans.
Are you familiar with Hannibal Lector? Do you want to spend your vacation in the company of a cannibal intellectual? Then grab a copy of The Silence of the Lambs for the road. And a beach holiday won’t seem boring to you for a long time.
Fantasy
A good fantasy with a light style and a coherent plot is not easy to find. Which magicians should I read about on vacation? In 2020, the following are in demand:
Expected, but inevitable. Netflix finally released the series, so the book received another wave of popularity.
Why not? A worthy series of novels, a charismatic hero, a long-lasting story. Lying on the beach, reading about the adventures of Geralt - this is a real man's vacation.
Dmitry Glukhovsky “Metro 2033”
"Metro 2033" - the original source of the top computer game. Russian post-apocalypse in action. The year is 2033. After World War III, there was nothing alive left on Earth. The only people who survived were those who managed to get into the subway a second before the explosion.
Now their world is the Moscow metro. Main character, Artem, lives at VDNH. A certain Hunter comes there and the story begins.
Metro 2033 is the first part of an epic trilogy.
Six outcasts start a mess. They need to pull off a nonsense: the robbery of the century. Do you think they will fail? No matter how it is! A thief, a shooter, a vengeful prisoner, a magician and a Phantom... Oh yes, at the head of the company is a young talent from the underworld. The event promises to be interesting.
Maria Semenova "Wolfhound"
Fans of Slavic fantasy will be delighted. The series released several years ago does not convey one iota the richness of the world created by Semyonova. "Wolfhound" is a must read. Perhaps you are also a Gray Dog. It is advisable to know such things about yourself.
Stephen King
Someday it will certainly go out of fashion, but not today. Everyone reads King and vacation is not a reason to break tradition. Fortunately, Stephen is a prolific writer, so you just need to go to the bookstore and choose an unfamiliar novel from the king of horrors.
Terry Pratchett: Pestilence, Death's Disciple
Talking about death on vacation? No problem. Terry Pratchett works wonders as an interlocutor.
Death is tired. He wants to pet kittens and fish, eat delicious food and relax in every possible way. But he doesn’t have a replacement colleague, and no one has canceled his job. I really want to go on vacation, so death finds an intern - the awkward boy Mora.
Will he cope with his new responsibilities? Is he able to transport people to the neighboring world? The reader will soon find out, and along the way he will have a good laugh and talk about the eternal with the first interlocutor he comes across. Terry Pratchett, he is insidious, forcing you to leave your mental comfort zone.
Philip Pullman "Northern Lights"
The series about Lyra Belacqua has started, so Pullman is back in fashion. The “His Dark Materials” trilogy is headed by the book “Northern Lights”, which is what we’ll take on vacation. The book will take you to unusual world, in which every person has a daemon. Damon is something of a pet, but the bond with him is much stronger. A person's attachment to an animal makes separation unbearable. As soon as the daemon moves a couple of meters away from his owner, he dies from mental anguish.
After all, who doesn't love their own pet? Nothing special! But people have appeared who separate children from demons for the sake of experiment. And the desperate girl, Lyra Belacqua, intends to resist this with all her might.
When traveling, do you rush into the embrasure of unread classics or rest your soul with “Manyunya” Abgaryan? What books do you take on vacation? Would you choose the ironic “Games of Demiurges” by Bormor or the mysterious “Aviator” by Vodolazkin? Are you resting your soul with Dontsova? Do you re-read The Lord of the Rings year after year? Do you prefer collections a la “To Live in St. Petersburg” and “Moscow: Meeting Place”?
Write your favorite “vacation” books in the comments, we will add them to the list. Let everything be wonderful on vacation: the hotel, the view from the window, and the books!
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If you are looking for a book for both relaxation and everyday reading, I can recommend Laura Weiss and her “Alvin Blair and Katherine”, as well as “His Trophy”. I recommend it to everyone
Now it's summer - it's time for vacations and relaxation. What can you recommend to read that is spiritually useful or even moderately entertaining when you have more free time? In general, what books would you name among those that should be read first?
There cannot and should not be monotony!
Before going on vacation, I usually always contact my friends from social networks with a standard question: what should we read today that is readable, interesting and useful? There are a lot of answers and advice, and the range is from alpha to omega. Starting with the holy fathers and ending with the so-called Orthodox fantasy.
You can’t paraphrase the army: “Do as I do!” in “Read only this!”
In the reading list for a person who does not have “God in his soul,” but God in his life, there cannot be monotony, since each of us is unique and absolutely exclusive.
You can’t paraphrase the army: “Do as I do!” in “Read only this!” Will not work. One comes to Orthodoxy after reading the famous work “What is Spiritual Life” by St. Feofan, and another - opening the book by Yulia Voznesenskaya “Once upon a time there was an old woman in green shoes...”.
And so be it O false!
So my advice is subjective and may not be acceptable to everyone.
And yet, during vacation and relaxation, I recommend reading the novels “Laurel” and “Aviator” by Evgeny Vodolazkin. “Lavra,” as for me, should generally be awarded with all existing Orthodox literary prizes necessary, and this work Our modern hagiographers should learn how to talk about holiness. The novel “The Aviator,” where the main character not only recovers his memory from a kaleidoscope of chaotic memories, but also makes us understand that the past is part of the present, is very modern and useful.
During my vacation I enjoy reading and recommending books by Pavel Basinsky to others. His fictionalized biographies of famous personalities, most notably Leo Tolstoy, are dynamic and interesting. They, even with an abundance of documents previously unknown to many, force one to perceive documentary story How piece of art. First of all, I'm talking about the book “The Saint vs. the Lion. John of Kronstadt and Leo Tolstoy: The Story of One Enmity.”
And the third author I always talk about, talk about with admiration and love, is. She has a lot of books (and thank God!), but for some reason about a novel called “Patron”, where the whole section is shown in the style of a philosophical-psychological detective story Orthodox life Very few people know about the 1990s and the beginning of the century. And other works of Olesya Alexandrovna, the poetess and writer, are worthy of both respect and reading.
The literary element, like the sea, takes your breath away
Summer is just a very suitable time for reading, and, above all, in the fresh air. It's hard to read outside in winter. And in the summer, in the shade of trees at the dacha, under an umbrella or canopy on a resort beach, anywhere, you can read as much as you want.
First of all, we need, of course, spiritual literature. And here one of the first places is Words. They contain the key to solving many of our problems - spiritual, everyday, family. St. Paisios is a unique testimony for us. His conversations seem to be simple, by the way, very fascinating, but with amazing depth, he reveals the very essence of our modern problems.
When we read the works of holy people, the saints become our interlocutors
When we read the works of holy people, the saints become our interlocutors. We perceive their thoughts, their spirit. Whoever has not read it, let him read the book “Elder Silouan”, let him perceive the spirit of kindness and love in Christ, which the Monk Silouan of Athos revealed in himself. This book was one of the first on my spiritual path, and, surprisingly, I still draw instructions from Elder Silouan.
I also like simple, sometimes artless descriptions of the lives of recently living saints or devotees of piety. For example, the Venerable Martyr Kronid (Lyubimov) left wonderful stories from his life. And also Metropolitan Veniamin (Fedchenkov). And also Archimandrite Tikhon (Agrikov) in his amazing book “Inspired at the Trinity.”
By the way, in connection with the remembered events of a hundred years ago, it is very worth reading Natalia Urusova’s book “The Mother’s Cry of Holy Rus'.” Whoever reads it will understand very, very much. And it’s easy to read.
In modern spiritual and educational literature, we will try to focus on such masterpieces as “The Unholy Saints” by Bishop Tikhon. As we know, the book marked the beginning of the "Green Hope Series" - a series of beautiful books published Sretensky Monastery, which contains true stories from life.
A wonderful book is “The Unknown World of Faith.” And I don’t know how good it is to offer your own books, but since we, authors, write books to be read, I will suggest “The Hidden World of Orthodoxy” and “Love Thy Neighbor: Secrets of Communication.”
But, of course, let’s not forget fiction, in which an exciting plot is often accompanied by deep moral truths. You just need to be able to notice them.
My reading range in this regard has been varied. I read and read, when I have time, Mikhail Sholokhov and Jack London, Fyodor Dostoevsky and Varlam Shalamov, Anton Chekhov and modern authors: Sergei Shcherbakov, Viktor Nikolaev, Boris Sporov and many, many others.
There are books that you read once, but they remain in your heart forever. Shmelev’s “Summer of the Lord” simply shook me to the depths of my soul and continues to resonate with me.
Also, psychological, but very dramatic in plot works, such as, for example, Anatoly Pristavkin’s story “The Golden Cloud Spent the Night” had a great effect on the soul. It seems that the work simply tells about the fate of street children, but the meaning is actually deeply Christian.
Of course, not everything suits everyone. Some people need consolation, some need a detailed meaning of life, some need an interesting instructive story, and some need something fun to lift their spirits. There is a lot of literature so that it can satisfy any thirst of any reader.
There is a sea of wonderful literature. Until you've been to the sea, you can't imagine how spacious it is. And when you plunge into the sea element, it takes your breath away with admiration. So is literature. It can revive us, give us strength, and suggest the meaning of life. Don't be afraid to approach books and pick them up. You need to immerse yourself in them, choose what touches your inner world the most, stirs something in you, awakens your heart and ultimately helps you become better.
First of all, you should make sure to read the Gospel regularly
The Gospel inspires us to maintain a certain tone in our spiritual life
It’s good if you can find time for spiritual reading while on vacation. It seems to me that first of all we should take care of regular reading of the Gospel. One chapter a day does not require much time, but the benefits are great: the Gospel inspires you to maintain a certain tone in your spiritual life. This is especially true during rest periods. Among the spiritually useful books that are relatively easy to understand are letters about the spiritual life of famous elders - and Abbot Nikon (Vorobyov). Also, I think, books that describe life path modern ascetics of piety - Father Nikolai (Guryanov), Archimandrite Pavel (Gruzdev) and others. From fiction I personally really like Antoine de Saint-Exupery (“Citadel”, “Planet of Humans”). Creativity of A.S. Pushkina, N.V. Gogol, F.M. Dostoevsky and other great writers and poets always remain relevant for reading.
Speaking in general about spiritual reading Orthodox Christian, then here, it seems to me, it is important to familiarize yourself with those books that reflect the foundations of spiritual life. These are books like " Soulful teachings"by St. Abba Dorotheos, "The Ladder" by St. John Climacus, "The Invisible War" by St. Nicodemus the Holy Mountain.
Summer is a very busy time in the lives of most people, since repairs, construction and all kinds of work land plots they take everything free time and strength, in such a way that even a vacation can’t save you. Therefore, you need to read the most simple and accessible things possible. Not of a dogmatic or doctrinal nature, but stories from the lives of saints or simply righteous people, modern theologians and preachers. Books such as “Unholy Saints,” all kinds of patericons and lives of saints. These are books that you can start reading anywhere and stop reading whenever necessary. Among the authors, this is Prot. Andrey Tkachev, prot. Valentin Biryukov, prot. Alexander Avdyugin, journalism by Alexander Dvorkin (“Athos Stories”, “My America”) and the like.
Summer is in full swing, and you need to spend time with benefit not only for the soul and body, but also for the brain. The best food for the mind is books. Only, mind you, real ones - paper ones! Take them with you to the beach, open them in the evenings in outdoor cafes, read them in bed while the rain sounds, and don’t forget to put them in your suitcase when you go on a trip. Reading will become not only fashionable for you, but also a truly useful habit if you use our list of 11 books that you should definitely read this summer!
Robin Sharma, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
We have all heard stories about how a successful and successful entrepreneur or employee gave up everything, sold his property and went to some distant land in search of spiritual truth. Robin Sharma's work, which has been recognized more than once as a bestseller, tells the story of one of these characters: a very wealthy lawyer, experiencing a spiritual crisis, leaves his former life for the sake of immersion in ancient culture, in order, thanks to Eastern wisdom, to awaken his soul and overcome the melancholy that has settled in it. . Let's see what he can learn!
Alice Munro, "More Than Life"
Canadian writer, who received in 2013 Nobel Prize in literature, she is considered a continuer of the traditions of A.P. Chekhov for her simplicity, purity and, of course, brevity. “More expensive than life itself” is literally Munro’s last work: according to the writer, she does not plan to continue her literary works. The book is a collection short stories, telling about the life stories and destinies of the heroes. If you like descriptions of subtle inner world characters - this book is definitely for you!
Ray Bradbury, Dandelion Wine
For some, this summer will not be complete without a magnificent book by the famous writer, which makes you think about the transience of time, kindness, and fleeting moments of happiness that need to be noticed. Full of warm and sunny memories, this work will help you enjoy the nostalgia of childhood and feel every moment associated with the most beautiful time of the year. If you haven’t read this book yet, it’s time to rectify the situation!
Marcus Buckingham, Kurt Coffman, "First Break All the Rules"
If your summer is spent in the stuffy confines of the office, it's time to give yourself a break and have some fun interesting book, which will convince you that “the best managers in the world do things differently.” Tens of thousands of interviews that the authors conducted with the most effective managers of our time reveal the secrets of success and productivity: it turns out that sometimes you just have to break the rules. Try!
Gregory David Roberts, Shantaram
One of best books for the holidays - exciting, exciting, leaving no reader indifferent. The novel, which broke many sales records, is a confessional tale of a hero who was forced to hide from the law for years. This book has everything you need normal people I would prefer never to encounter this in my life, but it’s so interesting to read about from my cozy and safe nest. Divorce, deprivation of parental rights, drug addiction, robbery, sentence - 19 years in a maximum security prison, escape, counterfeiters, smugglers, Indian mafia, struggle for love... In a word, everything that will not let you get bored this summer!
Anna Gavalda, “35 kilos of hope”
Another story French writer, this time written from the perspective of a 13-year-old boy who stubbornly hates school. But you shouldn’t think that the book is intended for the younger generation - it absolutely surprisingly resonates in the hearts of both older children and adults themselves. And if you have already acquired offspring, then this book is simply a must-read: thanks to it, you will remember your youth and learn to better understand growing children. “35 Kilos of Hope” is a reminder of how to be good parents, as well as the importance of not giving up and believing. Reading will take you no more than one or two hours, and we can say with confidence: your time will not be wasted!
Eckhart Tolle, Live Now!
This book will become your little friend and a real salvation if suddenly on a rainy summer evening you feel lonely, sad and, perhaps, a little anxious, if you are entering a new period of your life - by your own will or by chance. A great expert on wounded human souls, Eckhart Tolle will reveal to you the true state of affairs in your life, give you consolation, tell you how to find spiritual harmony and perspective, help you return to the “assemblage point” and pave the path own path so that the next morning you can enjoy the new day again!
Jojo Moyes, One Plus One
Touching and incredibly exciting until the last page is the story of Jess, a single mother who works two jobs and at the same time tries to guide her two children on the right path. Unexpectedly for the heroine, but expected for us, a man appears in her life who awakens to the desire to help Jess and her children. Modern and original, full of irony and positivity, this story ends as it should romance novels!
Jennifer L. Scott, Lessons from Madame Chic: 20 Style Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris
If you want to learn the traditions of French families, as well as the secrets of French women on how to look not just beautiful, but elegant in any situation, how to instill healthy habits in yourself, how not to deny yourself your favorite dishes and not gain weight, as in the ever-accelerating rhythm of life to preserve not only beauty, but also health, then this book is for you! The narration is told on behalf of the author - a purebred American woman who ended up in a French family through an exchange program and, willy-nilly, was forced to learn something...
Peter Mayle, France. A year in Provence"
You can travel while sitting without leaving the room: right in the office or at home, sitting comfortably between the sofa cushions. This book will take you to the sun-drenched province of Provence, which seems quite eccentric to any visitor. The main character of the novel buys himself an old farmhouse to start here new life, trying to accept the local way of life and integrate into the environment. When you look from the window of your house at the traffic jams and concrete walls of high-rise buildings, what is happening in the novel seems like some unknown miracle that is located far in the world. parallel universe. And after reading the book, you begin to understand where you want to spend your next vacation...
Daphne Du Maurier, "Rebecca"
If you like a book that not only thrills your heart, but also excites your nerves, “Rebecca” is definitely for you! The novel, written in the first half of the last century, was included in the list of 110 best works according to the BBC. Four directors, each in his own time, did not disdain to film it, including A. Hitchcock himself. This is a work that came out largely from Jane Eyre and continued in the novels of Hesse and King. According to the plot of the novel, a young woman meets an aristocrat who is much higher in position than her, and is also the owner of the luxurious Manderley estate. After the imminent wedding, the main character moves to her husband’s estate, where his former wife Rebecca, now deceased, previously ruled. Very soon the new young wife begins to suffer from the fact that she cannot outshine her predecessor, who, it seems, even after her death continues to be the mistress of the situation. Or doesn’t it seem so?.. “Rebecca” will certainly become a decoration in your library and will remain in your memory for a long time. The narrative is so captivating that they say reading this book is like hypnosis. A must read!
What could be better than lounging on the beach and reading a captivating novel about the vicissitudes of love? Yes, in general, nothing could be better. All you have to do is choose what you like best. The most romantic ones should pay attention to the book "Brooklyn" by Colm Toibin, filmed last year (the film, by the way, was even nominated for a Golden Globe), and those who prefer to combine lyrics with a good dose of humor should run for the novel Titiu Lecoq "The Law of the Sandwich" about what to do with an ex-boyfriend who unexpectedly published an intimate video of you on the Internet leading role. Also for fans tangled stories like the book "The Girl from Brooklyn" by Guillaume Musso, full of mysteries of the past. Well, young ladies who work a lot should read the novel "Sorry, they're waiting for me..."– about a woman who didn’t notice how she had become completely lonely by the age of 30 (spoiler: an unexpected meeting with a childhood friend will turn her world upside down!).
On long journeys, it is good to read long books with a slowly developing plot. And, of course, the ideal option for such reading is family sagas or novels that tell about the lives of people from several generations. We learn about life on a small island and follow the fates of four generations of the family in the book "The House at the Edge of Night" by Katherine Banner; We explore the relationship between personal freedom and family life in the novel Alice Ferney "Look for a Woman"; studying the history of the 20th century using the text Michael Chabon "Moonlight" and read the book of a classic of American literature to the core Anne Tyler "The Accidental Tourist"– about how to overcome the most difficult situations in life.
For anyone who wants to avoid noticing how a long flight went, we advise you to stock up on books with a fair amount of humor. In connection with the release of the film "Ideal", this year the novel by the main rebel of French literature, Frederic Beigbeder, about the journey of the tireless Octave Parango to Russia was republished; young girls will definitely love the book Kristen Walker "Seven Ways to Win You" about how a young student tries to win the love of classmates who dislike her, and supporters of sad and deep humor should definitely get acquainted with the new text by the amazing Russian writer Laura Beloivan about life in the provinces.
Summer is the time for real lyricists. Light wind, long evenings, the ocean nearby. Perfect option for reading good poetry. In addition, a collection of lyrics was recently released Alexey Koshcheev, who is not only an excellent poet, but also a neurosurgeon (professional terminology, by the way, is very successfully reflected in the author’s texts). Also this year, a collection of poems was published “It doesn’t get any more tender” one of the main poets of our time, Vera Pavlova. well and special attention a book by a great author deserves Boris Ryzhy– a key (and undeservedly forgotten) figure in Russian literature of the late 20th century. A must read.
When taking children on a trip, you should make sure that the vacation is not completely in vain - and to do this, be sure to take with you several books that you can read with your child. This year the great Russian poet Vera Polozkova published a book for children “Responsible Child”; excellent children's poems can be found in Yulia Simbirskaya in collection “Ant in my hand”. A book will help teach you not to be afraid of the adult world. "Girl with a Lamp"(in which the girls are preparing for the “Little Miss” competition), but lovers of the classics should remember the amazing Astrid Lingren and her iconic work “Mio, my Mio!”
If you cannot do without action-packed literature, we know a way out in this case too: you should take a novel with you on the road David Grann's The Lost City of Z, the film based on which was recently presented at the Berlin Film Festival. Science fiction fans can't do without this book. "Rogue One", dedicated to the universe created by George Lucas - by the way, a great gift option for a teenage son (or for his father!). Another good option for lovers of mysterious (and very scary) stories would be the book Ekaterina Barsova “Night at Dyatlov Pass”– yes, about that very mysterious pass.
Some people don’t like to completely relax even on vacation, preferring to learn something new even while traveling (in addition to historical information about the host country). Especially for such people, we have prepared a list of very informative books that have been published recently. Firstly, an ideal complement to a holiday in France or Italy would be a thorough work on wine - "Wine. Practical leader". Secondly, literature lovers will definitely enjoy reading a series of lectures about famous authors “Alone: a hundred nights with readers” by the poet Dmitry Bykov. Thirdly, those interested in startups and success stories should definitely take with them book about Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba. And finally, everyone who has managed to “eat, pray and love” needs to read new book Elizabeth Gilbert on the nature of creativity - "Big Magic".
Do you remember how in school we took classical literature on trips? At the time, this was sometimes very annoying, but now many even miss such mandatory reading. Therefore, we suggest not to forget to put something from the classics in your travel suitcase - which will be the ideal addition to long and languid summer evenings. Our “book basket” has everything your heart desires: sentimental Bunin, tragicomic Nabokov, lyrical Tyutchev, sarcastic and funny Pushkin and eternal Anton Pavlovich!
A good way to take your mind off thoughts about work, which keep many people busy even on vacation, is to pick up someone’s autobiography. Someone else's life (especially when it comes to interesting person), always captivates. Especially if the legendary actress talks about herself Jane Fonda or Francine du Plessis Gray(daughter of Tatyana Yakovleva, Vladimir Mayakovsky’s last love). Each person will be drawn in for a long time by reading the correspondence. Boris and Evgenia Pasternak– full of tragedy and love.
Many believe that now is not the time for short prose, that is, for stories. However, this statement is no longer as true as it was just 10 years ago, and the number of excellent collections of short stories that have appeared on bookstore shelves over the past few years is impressive. You should definitely take one of these collections with you on the road! Particularly noteworthy is the collection “ Light Worlds by Tatiana Tolstoy, which is permeated with humor and sadness; book Alice Munro "The Secret No One Tells", close in spirit to Chekhov’s stories; collection “To live in St. Petersburg”, which includes texts by leading contemporary Russian authors, from Evgeny Vodolazkin to Tatyana Moskvina.