What could be better than lounging on the beach and reading a fascinating novel about the vicissitudes of love? Yes, in general, nothing could be better. The point is small - choose what you like best. The most romantic should pay attention to the book "Brooklyn" door Colm Toybin, 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 need to run after the novel Titus Lecoq "The Law of the Sandwich" about what to do with an ex-boyfriend who suddenly posted an intimate video on the Internet with you in the lead role. Also, fans of intricate stories will like the book. Brooklyn Girl by Guillaume Musso full of mysteries of the past. Well, young ladies who work very hard should read the novel "Sorry, they're waiting for me..."- about a woman who did not notice how she became 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, family sagas or novels that tell about the lives of people from several generations are ideal for such reading. We learn about life on a small island and follow the fate of four generations of the family in the book "House at the End of the Night" Katherine Banner; explore the relationship between personal freedom and family life in the novel Alice Ferne "Look for a woman"; study the history of the 20th century in the text Michael Chabon "Moonlight" and read to the holes the book of the classic of American literature Anne Tyler "The Random Tourist"- about how to overcome the most difficult situations in life.

For anyone who wants not to notice how the 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 of the main rebel of French literature, Frederic Begbeder, was republished about the journey of the indefatigable Octave Parango to Russia; young girls will love this 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 of the amazing Russian writer Laura Beloivan about life in the provinces.

Summer is the time for real lyricists. Light breeze, long evenings, the ocean nearby. Ideal 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 published this year is a collection of poems. "Tenderness does not happen" one of the main poets of our time, Vera Pavlova. Well, the book of a great author deserves special attention. Boris Ryzhy- a key (and undeservedly forgotten) figure in Russian literature at the end of the 20th century. A must read.

When taking children on a trip, you should make sure that the vacation does not go completely in vain - and for this, be sure to bring along a few books that you can read with your child. This year the great Russian poet Vera Polozkova published a book for children "The Responsible Child"; excellent children's poems can be found in Yulia Simbirskaya in collection "Ant in my hand". The book will help to teach not to be afraid of the world of adults "Girl with a lamp"(in which the girls are getting ready for the Little Miss contest), but lovers of the classics should remember the amazing Astrid Lingren and her landmark work "Mio, my Mio!".

If you cannot do without action-packed literature, we know the way out in this case too: you should take a novel with you on the road. David Grann "The Lost City of Z", a film based on which was recently presented at the Berlin Film Festival. Fantasy fans can't miss the 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 fans of mysterious (and very scary) stories is the book Ekaterina Barsova "Night at the Dyatlov Pass"- yes, about that very mysterious pass.

Some do not 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 recently been released. Firstly, a solid work on wine will be an ideal addition to a holiday in France or Italy - "Wine. Practical leader". Secondly, lovers of literature will definitely read a series of lectures about famous authors with pleasure. "One: One Hundred Nights with Readers" by poet Dmitry Bykov. Thirdly, those who are interested in startups and success stories should definitely take Jack Ma book, founder of Alibaba. And finally, everyone who managed to “eat, pray and fall in love” should read the new book by Elizabeth Gilbert on the nature of creativity - "Big Magic".

Remember how classical literature was taken on a trip at school? At that time it was sometimes very annoying, but now many even miss such compulsory reading. Therefore, we suggest that you do not forget to put something from the classics in your travel suitcase - which will be the perfect addition to the 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 distract from thoughts about work, which many do not even let go on vacation, is to pick up someone's autobiography. Someone else's life (especially when it comes to an interesting person) always captivates. Especially if the legendary actress talks about herself. Jane Fonda or Francine du Plessis Gray(daughter of Tatyana Yakovleva, the last love of Vladimir Mayakovsky). For a long time will delay each person and reading correspondence Boris and Evgenia Pasternak full of tragedy and love.

Many believe that now is not the time for small 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 the shelves of bookstores over the past few years is impressive. Be sure to take one of these collections with you on the road! Of particular note is the collection Light Worlds by Tatyana Tolstaya, which is riddled with humor and sadness; book Alice Munro "The Mystery Unsolved", close in spirit to Chekhov's stories; compilation "In St. Petersburg - to live", which includes texts by leading contemporary Russian authors, from Evgeny Vodolazkin to Tatyana Moskvina.

Summer is in full swing, and many are waiting for a vacation, a trip to the sea or a vacation in the country. Some novels seem to have been specially written to be read in the wild mountains, on a hot beach, in a cozy European cafe or in a shady garden. What books to take with you on the road to have a great time, read in the selection of RIAMO.

The Last Romantic by Elizabeth Gilbert

A real story about a man who ran away from his parents and began to live in a wigwam, earning his living by hunting, without using any of the benefits of civilization. And Eustace Conway did not stop there: he decided to set up a camp reserve, where anyone can feel like a kind of "Robinson". Elizabeth Gilbert's book is not just a biography, but almost a textbook on psychology. Childhood trauma, complexes, inability to build relationships, an idea bordering on fanaticism - all this awaits readers on the pages of The Last Romantic.

"Blackberry Wine" by Joanne Harris

Dedicated to all lovers of homemade wine and gardening. A novel that spreads warm bliss throughout the body, an atmospheric story that touches the soul. Childhood memories, old mistakes, family secrets, path choices - Joanne Harris couldn't be any different. Those who read "Chocolate" will be glad to meet old acquaintances and take a walk around the town of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes again.

"Lavender Room" Nina Gheorghe

Nina Gheorghe is a first-class psychologist, a connoisseur of souls. Each character is written so well that in a short time it becomes native. These are not impeccable romantic characters embarking on a boat trip on the Seine, but ordinary people who at some point lost themselves. People with their fears, resentments, self-doubt, anger, despondency, shame. It is impossible not to feel sympathy for the protagonist Jean Egaret - a literary pharmacist who prescribes books as medicines for emotional experiences. The scenery of events is the beautiful landscapes of Provence - another argument in favor of the book.

Tuareg by Alberto Vazquez Figueroa

If you plan to fly to hot countries with hot deserts, be sure to take the Tuareg with you. A measured, lingering narration takes you to those lands where there is no place for an ordinary person - these are the possessions of proud and great Imohag warriors. Revenge should be feared by strangers who have violated the main commandment of the Tuareg: your guest is under your protection. A man of honor, the Tuareg Gasel Sayah, will not leave such blasphemy unpunished. And the reader can only follow him, feeling the ubiquitous sand and the heat of the desert on his body.

"Medea and her children" Ludmila Ulitskaya

Genre: family saga

Together with tickets to the Crimea, this book should be issued - it is so saturated with the atmosphere of the peninsula. Easily and unobtrusively, the plot revolves around the Crimean Greek woman Medea Sinopli and her numerous relatives. In the hot summer, her house comes to life and is filled with stories and resort passions, which are pleasant to follow page after page under the sound of the surf.

"Who would have thought! How the brain makes us do stupid things" Asya Kazantseva

Asya Kazantseva has written an excellent non-fiction book that aims to popularize medicine and psychology. There are no boring quotes and incomprehensible figures, all issues are covered extremely simply, clearly and with a healthy dose of humor. An excellent option for reading on vacation, which allows you to "in a relaxed mode" get acquainted with the features of our main organ - the brain.

"Possess" by Antonia Byatt

If long reading is the number one item on your vacation to-do list, then this voluminous volume will come in handy. At the center of the novel are two lines: the first is the story of two fictional poets of the Victorian era, Randolph Henry and Christabel La Motte, the second is the story of contemporary scientists and literary scholars Roland Mitchell and Maud Bailey. This amazing book intertwines different worlds, genres and characters. Imagine a mixture of a detective story, a female gothic novel, a poetry collection of love and a chivalrous ballad - it's all about "Possess".

"House of Lost Dreams" by Graham Joyce

Genre: magical realism

On a small Greek island, where the most beautiful sunsets and the warmest and cleanest sea, unusual events begin to happen to a young English couple. The island seems to be talking to them, telling a story, reviving the myths of Ancient Greece, and witnessing modern secrets. Magical realism against the backdrop of a paradise landscape - this book is not just a pleasure to read, you want to settle in it.

"Garden Enchantment" Sarah Addison Allen

Genre: family saga

The plot of a strange family and their home is not new, but it's still nice to read about the magic in everyday life. Sisters Cindy and Claire not only successfully arrange their personal lives, but also find each other, restore warm relations from scratch. And although in reality a cupcake with candied pansies will not help solve problems, but we really want to believe that our happiness is in our hands. This stylish and light book leaves a pleasant aftertaste.

"Italy. Wine, Food, Love Michael Tucker

Genre: travel notes

A very appetizing book in the literal sense of the word, it is contraindicated on an empty stomach. Former actor Michael Tucker tells how he managed to buy a house in Umbria. This turned out to be a real miracle for him: together with his wife, they fell in love with this region, with its leisurely inhabitants, with an atmosphere of peace and contentment, with incredibly delicious Italian food. It is recommended to read sitting in a wicker chair and with a glass of wine in hand.

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We decided to make a list of 10 novels by contemporary writers that are pleasant to read while lying on a sun lounger by the warm sea. The selection criteria were as follows: books should not be too abstruse, while they should not be stupid or poorly written, reading them should help you relax, but at the same time, the feeling that you spent money on buying a book should not arise either. The list of books is randomly arranged, and, yes, we all read them during the holidays.

ADRUATHI ROY "THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS"

The debut novel by an Indian writer, written in English in 1996 and won the Booker Prize the following year. The book takes place in the Indian state of Kerala, and the main characters of the novel are the twins Esta and Rahel, whose mother stained herself with a love affair with a man from the untouchable clan.

The novel is a lace weaving both in terms of metaphors and in terms of narrative structure: all the key events of the novel take place in the memories of the grown-up Rachel, who returned to her father's house. It is especially interesting to learn about the customs of Kerala, hidden from the eyes of tourists, for example, what myths are encrypted in traditional Indian dances, or that if children are allowed to be present at the evening combing of the hair of the eldest woman in the family and count her moles, this is a great honour. Andruati Roy writes in an amazingly poetic way, and all the metaphors used in the book are authentic in Indian style, for example, the author compares small problems and bad thoughts with a mango hair stuck between the teeth.

A leisurely story about how the main character Max first lost his job and the opportunity to pay off his debts, but then his uncle's inheritance suddenly fell on him - an estate in Provence where wine is cultivated, however, the quality of this wine does not meet the high expectations of customers.

Why is A Good Year worth reading on vacation? The fact is that the book is very unhurried, there is no rapid development of characters and sharp plot twists, and the action of the novel flows deliberately slowly, as if in this way the author is trying to hypnotize the reader. This is the main advantage of the book - while reading a novel by Peter Meil, you are seized by a feeling of serene contemplation, which, for example, occurs on quiet summer evenings when you sit alone on the terrace in a rocking chair and, sipping chilled white wine, admire the reddening sunset in the distance.

FEDERICO ANDAHASI "FLEMISH SECRET"

The most chaste (as far as possible, of course) book is by the Argentinean writer Federico Andahazi, who became famous after the novel The Anatomist, which tells about a physician who discovered such an important organ in the female body as the clitoris. In The Flemish Secret, in comparison with The Anatomist, The Merciful and The City of Heretics, everything is very innocent, at least until the finale, where, of course, sex, blood and other obligatory attributes of the work of the Argentine provocateur appear, but after the same "Game of Thrones" what is happening in the book is unlikely to confuse you. It is very pleasant to read The Flemish Secret while on vacation, in the center of the plot is the confrontation between the artists of the Flemish and Florentine schools of painting, the action takes place in the Renaissance, when both the recipes for making paints and the science of perspective were secrets behind seven seals, and the artists were ready to go for anything to ferret out the secret of their competitors.

The genre of the novel is most easily described as a historical detective, but Andahazi did a very serious job to recreate the atmosphere of Renaissance Italy, which he succeeded to the fullest.

The main character of the Mexican writer's novel is the girl Tita, according to Mexican traditions, as the youngest daughter, she should not marry, but must remain in the family to take care of her elderly mother. Tita's main occupation is cooking, so each chapter of the novel is anticipated by a recipe for Mexican cuisine, and it is this dish that will influence the further development of the plot.

In addition to food, there is a sad love story in the center of the book, and the novel itself can be attributed to such a direction of literature as magical realism, for example, when the main character prepares a birthday cake for the wedding of her beloved with her own sister, tears fall into the dough, and all the guests who have tried treats at the wedding, poisoned, and when Tita decides to make jam from the roses given to her by her lover, the inhabitants of the Mexican village fall into a sexual frenzy. The book will appeal to girls, especially those who are fond of cooking.

A historical detective story set in a medieval French castle where a ghost allegedly appeared and killed its inhabitants. The protagonist is a beggar knight who is forced to try on the role of Sherlock Holmes in order to put an end to a series of seemingly senseless deaths.

The Figaro edition called Serge Brussels "the new Stephen King", which is not entirely true, because there are no horrors in the novel, but the plot of the detective is really exciting. And the book also contains a lot of interesting details describing life in medieval French castle-towns, they are worked out very carefully, as they say, with love and reverent attitude to the subject. You won't get bored on the beach while reading.

If you liked the adaptation of the Cloud Atlas novel, then you will be completely delighted with the book, but if you didn’t like it, be sure to read the novel, you will be pleasantly surprised. The fact is that Mitchell himself considered his novel not to be screened, because the book tells about different incarnations of the same soul, and David Mitchell calls the structure of his work a mirror - each storyline of the novel is interrupted a step before the climax, then the next storyline begins, and so on the entire first part of the book, the denouement takes place in the second part of the novel, when the storylines, starting with the last, are sequentially completed.

Compared to the film, the book is much deeper, there are no unequivocal accents, and many storylines in the film adaptation turned out to be shamefully simplified. Yes, there are many moments in the book that are not customary to talk about, for example, it tells about the sad fate of the Australian Aborigines, who became Africans in the film. A great vacation read for those who love intellectual bestsellers.

TIBOR FISCHER "COLLECTIBLE"

The narration in the book comes from the perspective of an old vase that has “lived” for more than one thousand years, but now it has ended up in the apartment of a 26-year-old antiquary girl who is pathologically unlucky in her personal life. The genre of the novel can be described as magical realism, sometimes turning into the category of surrealism, and the book is written so ironically that it is sometimes difficult to contain laughter out loud.

And, yes, at the end of the book there is a 100% happy ending, confirming the well-known truth that everything that is done is for the best. In a word, if at one time you liked to read funny dialogues in bashorg, and in general appreciate clever irony, the book “A Collectible Item” may be one of your favorites, but we recommend that others read it to cheer up.

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The protagonist - Lawrence Passmore - a screenwriter working for British television, begins to suffer from leg pain of unknown origin. In an attempt to get rid of the pain, Lawrence not only visits doctors and undergoes treatment, but also begins to delve into himself, as a result of which he gets divorced and decides to meet his first love, who, after the death of his son, went on foot.

Despite the fact that the novel, in general, tells about more than serious things, the book was written with characteristic British humor, and reading about the protagonist's travels to the Canary Islands and Galicia, lying on the seashore, is more than pleasant.

ERIC-EMMANUELLE SCHMITT "THE DREAMER FROM OSTEND"

A very gentle short story by a French writer and playwright, which tells about the relationship of a crippled woman with a prince of one of the old royal houses of Europe. Despite the fact that the love story is at the center of the novel, the book is by no means sugary, in style it most of all resembles the best works of Stefan Zweig, and the atmosphere of the small Belgian city of Ostend is recreated here surprisingly accurately.

In the Russian edition, The Dreamer from Ostend comes along with short stories by Schmitt, all of which are also more than worthy for those who want to indulge in romantic moods on vacation.

BERNARD WEBER "EMPIRE OF ANGELS" AND "WE GODS"

Connoisseurs of the French language have repeatedly told me that Werber in the original is not at all that good, and the literary merits of his books are the merit of the translator, but since we read in Russian, what is the difference in essence. All books in the series about the gods tell about the afterlife adventures of Michel Panson, at the center of the story is the Werber universe, built on a symbiosis of our ideas about life after death. Werber rethinks the idea of ​​reincarnation: each soul in his universe comes into the world for a reason, but in order to self-realize, the cycle continues until the soul grows to a certain level to become an angel and supervise other souls, gradually increasing their level of development. After at least one of the souls cared for by an angel becomes an angel, her mentor passes into the caste of gods, where he must already take care of an entire people, whose civilization will either flourish or perish. The competition for the young god is made up of other former angels, who also take care of their people.

Werber's books are great for reading on vacation, as they have a strong plot, and interesting facts about personal growth and world history are considered from a very dashing angle, but at the same time without excessive philosophizing. The most successful book of the cycle about the gods is considered the first - "Empire of Angels", which tells how the angel Michelle Panson nurtures the souls of a writer, a young actress and a boy from an orphanage, however, the second book of the cycle - "We are the gods", where Zeus, Cronus, Prometheus and other characters of ancient mythology lead the classes of young students who oversee their peoples is also not bad, on the beach, at least, it’s going great.

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The trends of 2019 showed that young ladies are very different. Some are really in awe of Jojo Moyes, others even read, if not Steinbeck, then Dostoevsky in the bathroom. What book to take with you to the sea in 2020?

In this collection, we have collected all the best that is now in bookstores. At the same time, they tried to make it diverse so that everyone would find their own.

Delicate prose:

Brutal works:

Love novels

Anna Gavalda "I loved her, I loved him"

Gavalda is remembered less often today, although her female prose is very talented. A pleasant, unobtrusive syllable, a plot penetrating the soul - this is the secret of her success. Liked? Then move on to "Just Together" - a subtle but catchy piece that you don't want to break away from for a long time.

Guzel Yakhina "Zuleikha opens her eyes"

In fact, calling Zuleikha light literature is blasphemy. But it draws you in from the first page. There is more than enough love there: for a man, for children, for the land and the Motherland.

You won't forget this book in your room. You will reach for her every minute: on the plane, on the beach, on the way to the excursion.

"Zuleikha" - modern Russian prose. Rather, get acquainted with a book that in ten years is in danger of becoming a classic.

Books by Jojo Moyes

Take any of her books:

• "Dancing with horses"
• "The last letter from your beloved"
• "The Girl You Left"
• Recently, the writer has released a new novel: "The Giver of Stars."

All her books about love are 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 nothing. Lying in the hotel bathroom, with a glass of your favorite wine, it is not a sin to cry, to clear the mucous membrane of the eyes.

Josie Silver "One Day in December"

A touching story about a tired girl and love at first sight. In Lori, finally sick of deadlines and problems, many easily recognize themselves. Therefore, it will be doubly pleasant to rejoice at the romance that happened to her.

Moreover, love knocked on her right through the bus glass. Finally, in the book, real life, without princes in white Mercedes, right ?!

A novel about four girls, four sisters. They are completely different, but they try their best not to betray each other. Not an easy task, you know. Especially when you are 17, there is a war around, and your first love is on the doorstep.

“Little Women” is a classic of the genre, but it’s relevant to read in 2020, because. a film of the same name is released. Among others, Hermione from Harry Potter starred there.

Sidney Sheldon "Schemer"

A powerful novel about everything: career, love, family ties. This book pulls you right into the story and it's almost impossible to put it down. Even the buffet at the hotel no longer looks tempting. The book is not new (a joke about wine could have happened at this point), but good literature does not get old.

Erotic literature

Devote a vacation to erotic literature? Good idea! Not the office to read it, right? The beach is much more in line with these goals. Although the balcony of the hotel room is also nothing. You decide! Our task is to throw worthy books.

Janusz Leon Wisniewski "Loneliness in the Net"

Vishnevsky's books are a high-quality mix of quivering emotional experiences and bold, provocative episodes. “Loneliness in the Net” is definitely the author’s best book, and start your acquaintance with it if you have never met this Pole before.

Emily Nagoski "As a Woman Wants"

"As a Woman Wants" stands alone in this collection. This book does not belong to fiction, its niche is non-fiction (scientific pop, 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. Perhaps with this book, vacation will give you more than just a good tan.

Nagoski's work is a New York Times bestseller, after all.

Erica Leonard James "50 Shades of Grey"

Hit of erotic prose of recent years! Everyone has heard of 50 Shades. In fact: yes, boldly, yes, frankly, and already 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 does not bother you and you want more sensual scenes - a super solution.

The same "50 Shades" is now in Italy. Venice is an amazing experience in itself. But the main character was more fortunate: in this city she was overtaken by love.

The author has mixed win-win components: ancient architecture, breathtaking cuisine, all-consuming art, impudent temperament and, of course, love. A marvelous cocktail will impress even the most restrained 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 bed scenes are in abundance. The book is rough, provocative, ambiguous. Good in its genre. But for subtle natures looking for "butterflies in the stomach", it is better to pass by.

A very unique book. Young ladies who have an inner world like a "fairy" should not delve into these dark jungles.

"The Story of O" is about masters and slaves, submission, dangerous rituals and adult games. The 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 further is better. The main character, Nancy, wants to get out of a small town, to see the life of the capital. When she manages to leave her small homeland with her friend, she simply freezes in anticipation of happiness. But London will not feed a naive girl with success alone.

Opponents of same-sex love for reading is not recommended. Yet the book won the LGBT award for a reason. By the way, there was a screening.

Detectives and thrillers

Men also throw a couple of volumes of leisure reading into the suitcase. They are ready to spend several weeks without the labors of Socrates, even the winners of the Booker Prize are willing to leave alone. Instead, detectives, fantasy and adventure novels of varying quality are sent to the travel bag.

Alex Michaelides "The Silent Patient"

Once a fashion photographer was in a hurry to go home to his beloved wife. The young woman met her husband with five shots in the face.

Alicia was arrested and sent for compulsory treatment in a psychiatric clinic. The story could have ended at this point, but the woman hasn't said a word since the murder. What is the reason? Is she manifesting a complex illness or is the artist covering for someone? The criminal psychiatrist, Theo Faber, decides to figure this out.

The book masterfully holds the intrigue, so it is possible to break 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 decide the issue. The man wins but dies. Journalists and investigators will not be bored: the society has a lot of questions about what happened.

Not the author's most popular novel. The whole world admires the Magus and the Magician, and the Collector smiles shyly in their shadows. With the same quiet, modest smile, The Collector will pull the reader into his world and won't let go even after the last page.

You read a book avidly, and then for a week you try to catch your breath, to come to your senses. Definitely, with this novel, it is not a shame to spend the holidays.

An impressive Talmud, no doubt about it. But one film adaptation of 2019 will not be full! "Goldfinch" must be read! Don't believe the annotations! An act of terrorism, 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 strange friendship and strange love, about longing and about the fact that each of us is not who he seems. Gang fights and philosophical conversations, endless time and crazy adrenaline. Even Potter is available.

Read "The Goldfinch" and you yourself will not notice how your hands involuntarily begin to drive in "Fabricius" in Google.

Thomas Harris "The Silence of the Lambs"

"Lambs" is kept in good shape until the final paragraph. No wonder the novel is included in the top 100 detective stories according to Americans.

Are you familiar with Hannibal Lecter? Do you want to spend your vacation in the company of an intellectual cannibal? Then grab a copy of The Silence of the Lambs for the road. And a beach holiday will not seem insipid to you for a long time.

fantasy

A good fantasy with a light style and a coherent plot is not easy to find. What magicians to read about on vacation? In 2020, the following are in demand:

Expected but inevitable. Netflix finally released the series, so another wave of popularity hit the book.

Why not? A decent series of novels, a charismatic hero, a long-running story. Lying on the beach, reading about the adventures of Geralt - this is a real man's vacation.

Dmitry Glukhovsky "Metro 2033"

Metro 2033 is the original source of the top computer game. Russian post-apocalypse in action. The year is 2033. After World War III, there was nothing 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. The main character, Artem, lives at VDNKh. There comes a certain Hunter and the story begins.

Metro 2033 is the first part of an epic trilogy.

Six outcasts are having a brawl. They need to pull off the bullshit: the heist of the century. Do you think they will fail? No matter how! The thief, the shooter, the avenging prisoner, the magician and the Ghost ... Oh yes, at the head of the company is the young talent of the underworld. The event promises to be interesting.

Maria Semenova "Wolfhound"

Fans of Slavic fantasy will be delighted. A few years ago, the series that was released does not convey the richness of the world created by Semenova in the slightest. Wolfhound is a must read. You may also be a Gray Dog. It is desirable to know such things about yourself.

Stephen King

Someday it will certainly go out of fashion, but not today. Everyone reads King and a vacation is no reason to break the tradition. Fortunately, Stephen is a prolific writer, so you just need to go to the bookstore and choose an unfamiliar novel by the king of horrors.

Terry Pratchett - Pestilence - Disciple of Death

Talk about dying on vacation? No problem. Terry Pratchett works wonders as an interlocutor.

Death is tired. He wants to stroke the kittens and fish, eat delicious food and relax in every possible way. But he does not have a colleague to replace him, and no one has canceled his job. I really want to go on vacation, so death finds an intern - the awkward boy More.

Will he be up to his new responsibilities? Is he able to transport people to the next world? The reader will soon find out, and along the way he will laugh and talk a lot about the eternal with the first interlocutor he comes across. Terry Pratchett, he is treacherous, 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 Dark Materials trilogy is led by the book Northern Lights, and we will take it on vacation. The book will take you to an unusual world in which every person has a daemon. Damon is something of a pet, but the bond with him is much stronger. The attachment of a person to an animal makes separation unbearable. As soon as the daemon moves away from his master for a couple of meters, he dies from spiritual anguish.

After all, who doesn't love their own pet? Nothing special! But there are people who separate children from daemons for the sake of experiment. And the desperate girl, Lyra Belacqua, intends to resist this with all her might.

On a journey, do you rush into the embrasure of an unread classic or do you rest your soul with “Manyunya” by Abgaryan? What books do you take on vacation? Would you choose the ironic "Games of the Demiurges" by Bormor or the enigmatic "Aviator" by Vodolazkin? Rest 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: a 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 leisure and everyday reading, I can recommend Laura Weiss and her Alvin Blair and Catherine, as well as His Trophy. I advise everyone

10 books that will make your vacation perfect

Create a summer mood, kill time on the beach, lie in a hammock with a thoughtful look and a plump volume in your mouth - we have options here for any occasion.

"A Year in Provence" Peter Mail

Briton Peter, together with his wife and two dogs, fled from the lousy London weather to Provence, where he bought a dilapidated house surrounded by vineyards and began to warm up a little. Mail's ironic notes are reminiscent of Jerome K. Jerome, they please like a good glass of red and cause an irresistible desire to run to the nearest visa center for a Schengen visa.

One day, 29-year-old Alice wakes up and finds that she is already 40, she is divorcing a rotten husband, she has three offspring in her arms, and she herself is a shabby lady with a lousy character. In essence, this book is about the female version of the midlife crisis. Read to prevent.

Gill is an aesthete, a grump, a brilliant journalist, a sworn friend of Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear and a man with a completely unscrupulous look. Gill travels to every continent and sarcastically notices what is overlooked by both enthusiastic guidebooks and no less enthusiastic tourists.

Libedinskaya is a person from another time and another world. And the Green Lamp is a leisurely journey through the world of mid-century Soviet bohemia. Lidia Borisovna had a talent for attracting extraordinary people to herself - and writing about them subtly and with sympathy.

Lou loses his job in a cafe and, in order to quickly plug a hole in the family budget, gets a job as a nurse for a disabled person. Only this disabled person is smart and handsome. Well, then it's clear. The book managed to become a bestseller, and very soon, right in a week, a film adaptation will be released with Emilia "Daenerys" Clarke and Sam "Finnick" Claflin in the lead roles. But you still have time to read the original.

No, not about the Moomins. About love. Grandmothers - to a capricious granddaughter and to life, granddaughters - to a harmful cat and a short northern summer. A sad thing and not at all childish, but all the same - you turn over the last page and it seems that the clouds parted and somehow brightened up.

A very sweet, sentimental and funny book about the inhabitants of a godforsaken village somewhere in the mountains of Armenia. Lots of cilantro, magical realism, pomegranate seeds, love, miracles and out of nowhere nostalgia - even if you don't have a drop of Armenian blood.

Daisy Faye and the Miracles, Fannie Flagg

Daisy lives somewhere in the American South sometime in the early 1950s. The family is poor, all relatives, to put it mildly, with bells and whistles, life does not stroke her fur. But Daisy has a unique gift - not to take anything tragically. If only everyone could do that. A very light and sunny book from the same Flagg who wrote Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.