Vacation is a wonderful time to relax your body and soul. By the way, nothing contributes to a good rest like reading an interesting book under the gentle rays of the sun and the measured whisper of the waves.
Today we made Top 10 best books to read on vacation... The top ten includes a variety of books, but each of them is ideal as vacation reading.
10. M. Binchi "Lessons of Italian"
In the story, eight previously complete strangers miraculously converge, attending Italian lessons in one of Dublin's schools. Binchy's book has traditionally become bestsellers due to its captivating plot and great style.
9. A. Christie "Murder on the Golf Course"
Not the most hyped detective Agatha Christie, meanwhile, has a fascinating storyline. As usual, the ending of the story is completely unexpected and only the incomparable Hercule Poirot can guess who the killer is.
8.F.S. Fitzgerald "The Great Gatsby"
Most recently, the novel was filmed, which undoubtedly spurred readers' interest in the original source. And no matter how well the film was shot, it could not convey the excellent style and magnificent style of Fitzgerald.
7. S. Maugham "Razor's Edge"
Classic, but classic, light and graceful. The picture of the life of the intelligentsia in the period between the World Wars is written truthfully, vital and very beautiful. Many of the types described are quite common these days.
6. D. Rubin "Russian Canary"
A real family saga, the main connecting link in which is a canary named Zheltukhin. The two volumes of the novel describe the fate of two families from Alma-Ata and Odessa. The book contains many descriptions of different places - apple orchards, a communal apartment, a Viennese cafe.
5. T. Weiner “CIA. True story"
The book was written by a Pulitzer Prize winner. The work is based on hundreds of archival documents, numerous interviews with veterans, active agents, and former CIA leaders.
4. I. Rankin "Tic-tac-toe"
Rankin's novels are a brilliant British detective story with a unique Scottish accent. The main character is detective John Rebus, who takes on solving any, even the most difficult crime.
3. K. Ferguson "Stephen Hawking: Life and Science"
Looking for an answer to the question "What to read on vacation?" the biography of an extraordinary scientist may be an ideal option. Ferguson, in his life story of the great astrophysicist, focuses not so much on Hawking's scientific discoveries as on life problems, family, and relationships with colleagues.
2. I. Banks “Pure product. In search of the perfect whiskey "
Banks is a renowned author of neo-Gothic novels. And quite unexpectedly from under his pen comes a kind of "mix" of travel notes, traditions of whiskey production and the culture of its use.Naturally, a Scot, especially one who is known for his passion for national treasure, is excellent at writing about such a drink as whiskey.
1. G.G. Marquez "One Hundred Years of Solitude"
Far from easy reading, but surprisingly exciting book written in the genre of magical realism. The novel has been translated into 35 different languages. It is noteworthy that there are practically no dialogues in the book, as well as direct speech. The plot is based on the story of the Buendía family, whose ancestral curse was loneliness. An amazing book about people, describing both the unique look and spirit of Colombia.