Rest active is inextricably linked with spiritual rest. To do this, there are lots of ways. One of them is reading books. It is a poet who, when leaving on vacation, often carefully selects books that they will read on a trip. The list of genres and authors is wide. We tried to simplify the search task and offer to get acquainted with the TOP 10 best books to read on vacation.

"11/22/63", Stephen King

Most of Stephen King’s books are great reading fiction. Only one was included in our rating: fantastic and moderately frightening. The plot unfolds around one of the loudest tragedies in the United States of the 20th century. This is about the murder of John F. Kennedy. The case has not yet been solved. But what could be done if you were to go that day now? Is it possible to save the president and turn the story differently? This is to be found out by the professor, who has gained access to the temporary portal. The book does not release the reader to the last page, keeping the intrigue.

"Three in a boat, not counting dogs", Jerome K. Jerome

This humorous story conquered the whole world with ease and clarity. The book really relaxes the brain and gives a good mood. The screen versions of the work were even in Russia, where one of the main roles was played by Andrei Mironov himself - an acknowledged master of the comedy game. Despite the venerable age of the work, jokes from it remain relevant to this day.

The plot tells of three friends who, out of boredom, went on a trip along the Thames, taking with him the dog Montmorency. A series of sweet, ridiculous and amusing misunderstandings are happening to them, which Jerome K. Jerome described with humor.

“Moby Dick or the White Whale” by Herman Melville

School memories link the reading of this book with the need. But what is worth reading this great work at leisure on vacation. The new impressions received from “Moby Dick” are strikingly different from those of children, when the study of the novel took place “under the lash”.

American sailor Ishmael talks about one of the cruises on the whale ship Pecode. The captain of the ship wants to take revenge on a huge white whale legend that killed many sailors. Captain Ahab promises a reward to the first to notice the huge animal. Three days of pursuit and three times the whale leaves the harpoon. The outcome of the story is unpredictable. Need to finish reading the book to the end.

"Lavender Room", Nina Gheorghe

Her first-rate psychologist Nina Gheorghe wrote her novel in her own style. She is deeply aware of the structure of the human soul and builds descriptions of her characters so that it soon seems that you have known them for many years. "Lavender Room" does not tell about the classic romantic characters. People from this story are ordinary. Just at one point in their life, they lost themselves. They demonstrate simple qualities: insult, anger, fear, despondency, shame. The main character Jean Egare from the first lines is sympathetic. He is a kind of literary pharmacist, prescribing books to sick mentally ill people to heal their spiritual wounds. All this happens against the backdrop of landscapes of Provence. The book gives peace - exactly what you need on vacation.

The Endgame of Maccabre, Cyril Bonfioli

The hero of the book - the cynic and snob Charlie McCabrey - has an amazing ability to get into all kinds of trouble. His criminal makings leave their mark on all the acute situations in the life of the hero. The plot unfolds against the background of vicious and pretentious London with its auctions and galleries, smuggling syndicates and political intrigues.

McCabrey set out to take out of the country a very rare picture, as well as dangerous information about a high-standing person. This must be an escape not only from unprincipled secret services, but also from criminal elements. Charlie McCabrey is a professional in his field. He is charming and at the same time immoral. He feels quite comfortable among the general decline and debauchery.

"October Country", Ray Bradbury

The specifics of the novels of Ray Bradbury in a combination of detective stories with horrors. In the book of 19 stories, from which it is better to refuse people with an unstable psyche. Themes of stories are varied: from school love to death.

"House of Lost Dreams", Graeme Joyce

The book relates to the genre of magical realism. A small Greek island with its scarlet sunsets and warm surf is the most romantic place. A young couple feels this and is happy every minute. But suddenly strange events begin to happen to them. It seems that the island is having a conversation with young Englishmen. He tells them his story while simultaneously witnessing modern secrets. Paradise paintings in the design of magical realism make the story enjoyable to read.

“Random Job” by JK Rowling

After "Harry Potter" this is the first volume novel of the author. He was waited by all fans of talent Rowling. A large volume of work is compensated by the simplicity of the syllable. The story tells about the life and habits of the inhabitants of a small town in England. As usual, dark unpleasant secrets of the inhabitants of houses are hidden behind the ideal facades. Conflicts occur at every turn.They scandal everything: teenagers among themselves, the younger generation with adults, spouses and whole families with neighbors. The end of the book will not be the usual all happy ending.

"The Call of the Cuckoo", Robert Galbraith

This novel was the debut of the author, causing a real stir around him. He marked the beginning of a series of books about detective Cormoran Strike with a complex character and special appearance. In this case, the genius of the professional skills of the detective is beyond doubt.

The intrigue of the book is not in the plot itself. Robert Galbret is a pseudonym. In fact, The Call of the Cuckoo is written by the notorious JK Rowling. Perhaps with this decision, the author would like to emphasize the fundamental difference between her early novels and the new series with a detective bias.

"The Last Romantic", Elizabeth Gilbert

This book belongs to the genre of biographies. She will tell about the present quite real person Eustace Conway, who ran away from his parents and settled in a wigwam. He hunted for food and completely abandoned the benefits of civilization. He decided to create a camp-reserve, where anyone tired from the hustle and bustle can feel like a savage. On the one hand, the author’s biographical book serves as a manual on psychology. In the work, the reader will be able to meet with children's complexes and injuries, the inability of the hero to build relationships with others, fanaticism and other moments that characterize Eustace's personality.

10 best books for women

Among the books for women that can be read on vacation in the TOP were the following:

  • "Addresses of Love" Vyacheslav Nedoshivin;
  • “Make your kids successful” Jim Rogers;
  • "Eat" Elena Chekalova;
  • "Ship of the Brides" by Jojo Moyes;
  • “Fantasies of a Middle-Aged Woman” Anatoly Toss;
  • “Thy deeds, love” Javier Marias;
  • “Personal Angel” Tatiana Ustinova;
  • "The whirlpool of other people's desires" Elena Mikhalkov;
  • "The Piper Piper" is one of Mikhalkov;
  • "In the same breath," Tatiana Ustinova.

Each of these books has a different specificity. Regardless of whether you choose an entertaining detective story or a deeply instructive story, the book from the list offers pleasure and helps you spend your vacation more effectively.

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