Reading is always useful and interesting. The versatility of this hobby is amazing: with the help of the book, you can entertain yourself, learn something new, distract from problems, find a solution to current problems and much more.
2018 has become very rich in new items. Among the many books of modern authors, we have chosen the 10 most popular. These books have already earned the attention of film fans. Reviews are very contradictory, which does not detract from the interest in new works.
"People among the trees" Chania Yanagihara
A popular writer with Hawaii regularly introduces the world to their specific creations. This time, book lovers will be able to read and appreciate the work “People among the Trees”, which tells about Norton Perina. This doctor goes to a small island for the secrets of eternal youth. The goal has been achieved, but the price of this is a whole range of environmental and social disasters.
"Form of water" Guillermo del Toro and Daniel Kraus
“Water Form” is an outstanding melodrama with fantasy coloring. The plot tells about a girl and her love for semi-deities living in water.Heroes suffer from manifestations of the cruelty of society and the government, but all this only gives Elise the strength to fight for her happiness.
“Homo Deus. A brief history of the future "Yuval Noi Harari
This book is a continuation of the creation of the author called "Homo Sapiens". Now Yuval Noi Harari says that the idea of normal life, which is familiar to the old generation, has been erased under the onslaught of new postulates about human comfort. Modern society is trying to reshape the environment for themselves. According to the author, a person strives for absolute happiness, immortality, which can be interpreted as equating himself to God. At the end of the book you can find the expected result from such activities.
"Macbeth" Yu Nesbe
In 2018, a new detective Yu Nesbe went to the book readers' court. As usual, the works of this author are distinguished by a gloomy mood. By name, you can understand that the reader is invited to visit the world of Shakespearean passions. Among the heroes are fighter against criminals Douglas, Inspector Macbeth and insidious Hecate.
“Swing Time” by Zadie Smith
The plot tells the story of two girls who grew up in a poor quarter of London. One of the heroines dreams of another life and does everything for this, but is unexpectedly disappointed in his new position. The author tries to convey to the reader the importance of the origin, the harmonious arrangement of life and the role of the person in it. It can be concluded that the author was inspired by his personal experiences.
"Leonardo da Vinci" by Walter Isaacson
This author is known as the most popular biographer. Walter Isaacson published books on Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, and other famous personalities. In the new work “Leonardo da Vinci” the author again showed his ability to search for the most interesting facts in the life of the object of research and present them to the reader in the most intelligible way. The new book tells not only about the fate of the great artist, but also about some of the secrets of his paintings. The book will be filmed by Paramount.
"The spell of Satan" by Umberto Eco
This book has become a landmark for admirers of the talent of the scientist philosopher Umberto Eco. Written drew a line to the works written by the authors, since he has not been alive for two years. Only now the collection of essays and novels “The Spell of Satan” was released. It is believed that this work contains the main reasoning of the author. Eco is frankly sad about the transience of time and talks about globalization. He is concerned about the development and role of the Internet in various areas of human life.
"Myths" by Stephen Fry
This work was a kind of break in the work of the author, as a biographer. This time, Fry decided to comment and retell the “Myths of Ancient Greece” in his own way. This book played an important role in the development of the author. Retelling is filled with irony and humor. Fry puts his predictions and his understanding of the basics of the universe into the book. In the work you can find a comparison of the Greek gods and goddesses with ordinary people, but it indicates that the experiences of these almighty creatures affect the whole world.
"Lincoln in the bardo" by George Saunders
This book has received one of the most prestigious awards - the Booker Prize. In addition, despite the recent appearance on the shelves, the product has already received an army of fans. In the Russian translation of the book can be found in almost every specialty store. The story tells of the tragic fate of US President Abraham Lincoln. He happened to survive the death of his eleven-year-old son. One day, the hero comes to the grave of his child and, due to overwhelming emotions, falls into the so-called “bardo”. This term refers to the state between reality and the parallel world. This name was given as a Buddhist. The book tells that in the next world the souls of the dead are persecuted. Characters are resurrected and die. In parallel, the author draws philosophical lines.
“Sleeping Beauty” by Stephen and Owen King
This crime thriller father and son King wrote together. Experts predict the product tremendous popularity. Perhaps King Sr. has grown a decent change.The story takes place in a small town. During the sleep of women envelops a white cocoon of threads, after which it disappears. If a woman wakes up or the cocoon is broken outside, then his captive becomes insane and aggressive. Only one of the inhabitants of the city escaped the evil fate and took to unravel the "web of sleep."
Each of the above books is worthy of attention, regardless of the genre preferences of book lovers. Only reading can help to form your idea of the work of the author. And for those who follow the work of these writers, each of the new work will be a real discovery and insight.
