What to read in February, 12 new books for every taste

Fiction

1. "Fire and blood: Dance of Death ', George R. R. Martin

Martin still pulls a continuation of the "Song of Ice and Fire." And to the fans did not forget about the world of "Game of Thrones", it releases large-scale prequel in two parts. "Blood Dragon" can be found in stores even in December, but the "Dance of Death" comes only now.

The book tells about the rule Targaryen dynasty since Eygona landing at the mouth of the Blackwater. "Fire and blood" is not a novel feature. It is rather an attempt to create a historical reference to the fictional world the biographies of heroes and terrain maps.

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2. "The Wizard of One," Cressida Cowell

Fantasy novel tells of a hero named Zar, who was born in the tribe of wizards. Unfortunately, he does not have any talent for magic, but is willing to make every effort to get them. And at the same time warrior Vish hides all magical artifact, and his ability to cast spells. Meeting heroes and share the journey becomes crucial for both.

Cressida Cowell all know well picturized on cycle "

How to Train Your Dragon». The book "The Wizard of One" should be the first volume of a new series. The author himself does not change: it is easy work of magic and adventure, full of humor and true friendship.

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3. "Zodiac: The Legacy. Way of the Dragon ", Stan Lee, Stuart Moore, Andy Tong

The story begun in the book "Zodiac: The Legacy. Merge "continues. In the first part of Steven accidentally I got strength from a magic compass, and came into confrontation with the powerful organization. In the continuation of the team under the name "Zodiac" is to fight back from nothingness Dragon. But the trouble is that the characters can not trust each other, among them the traitor.

Among the authors of this book - the great Stan Lee, The creator of many famous comic book, unfortunately recently left this world. And now readers have an opportunity to assess not only the imagination, but also a literary talent.

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4. "Maestra. Book 3. Ultima "L. FROM. Hilton

Brilliant art historian Elizabeth Teerlink versed in fakes. She herself is not one of whom claims to be. Once Judith Reshli invented a false identity and profession and violently rid of anyone who interfered with it. But now, Judith / Elizabeth was in a difficult situation: the Russian oligarch and Italian police require it to create a fake, which can be sold at auction.

In the new part, the author continues to work in the style that is already loved by readers: a dynamic and dramatic novel, filled with cruelty and unexpected plot twists. And, last but not least, all this seasoned with a considerable share of frank eroticism.

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5. "The sun through the fingers", Gabriele Clima

Sixteen year old Dario could not establish any relationship with their mother at home or at school with the teachers. After another bullying he should serve his sentence - to help Andy, who is experiencing difficulties with speech and movement. And Dario immediately notices that they have a lot in common: in fact they are ordinary boys who find it difficult to communicate with others. Newfound friends go on a journey to the sea.

Italian writer Gabriele Klima became famous for his ability to raise important social issues. But he does it very easily, without falling into moralism and philosophy. New book combines the atmosphere of the films "Knockin 'on Heaven"And" 1 + 1 ", but is devoted to teens. Because read "The sun blind eye" literally in one breath.

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6. "Plantain" Daria Alavidze

This book - a lively account of the events that happen to ordinary people in different countries. Columnist for National Geographic Traveler Daria Alavidze collects stories bakers, bums, musicians, nuns and other colorful personalities, mixes them with urban legends and historical facts and submits to the light art form.

The book is called "Plantain" because literally born on the road. Daria Alavidze record everything right "with nature", so her notes perfectly capture the atmosphere of the visited places. This is an opportunity to plunge into the life of other cities, overheard gossip and seemed to meet with nonfictional book heroes.

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7. "Signorina Cinnamon", Luigi Ballerini

Signorina confectionery Cinnamon difficult to find: shop hidden in the depths of a quiet street. But the treats in it are prepared exclusively for individual customer order. Dessert "I cope with all the" help in a difficult situation, and canape "Pick the right words to make peace" will come in handy after a fight with relatives. But confectionery on the verge of closing. Then the disciples Signorina Cinnamon begin to look for ways to save the store.

Writer Luigi Ballerini has issued several reference books on cooking. But now he has decided to combine the love for sweets with talent children's writer. In the homeland of his book has become one of the favorite stories for children up to 10 years.

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8. "A gentleman Pekelny" Francois-Henri Dezerabl

The young Frenchman - a fan of Romain Gary - embarks on a quest character Romanized autobiography of his idol "Promise at Dawn". He is haunted by Mr. Pekelny. The hero wants to know how his fate: he was killed by the Nazis and still escaped. And then the next question is whether, in general, Mr. Pekelny?

More 10 years ago, the book's author, Francois-Henri Dezerablya knew only as a great hockey player. But he decided to leave the career and focus on literature. And his work has nothing to do with the last trade. His first book is dedicated to the French Revolution, and now he decided to mix historical facts with fiction detective. In France, the book has already received several prestigious literary awards.

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9. "Breaking Dawn", Oleg Kozhin

Shortly before the release of the film of the same name went on sale the official novelization of history. The plot is devoted to the girl, whose brother was killed in mysterious circumstances. After that, the heroine begin to pursue realistic nightmares. To understand their nature, it appeals to college somnology. Immersed in a lucid dream, a girl wakes up in a completely different world.

The authors of the book and film unusually came to storytelling. Despite the fact that the novel is named novelization, from a certain moment the action of the book begins to move away from the painting. Therefore, it will be interesting even to those who have already visited the cinema.

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Non-fikshen

10. "Visiting Jane Austen," Lucy Worsley

biographies of famous writerThat created "Pride and Prejudice", launched already done. Her love to millions of readers. And the fate of the daughter of the rural pastor, who all his life moved from one family to another, takes no less than her work.

New book is very different from the subtle and atmospheric immersion in the spirit of the age. Its author - Lucy Worsley - historian of the English way of life. Therefore biography written on the basis of letters and memoirs of contemporaries, newspaper articles and literature of those times.

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11. "Hemingway: a love story", Aaron Edward Hotchner

History of life and love Ernest HemingwayRecorded with his own words. He recounted how he lost the only woman he loved. Nor glory, nor travel and could not make him forget about the loss and regret.

Aaron Edward Hotchner became friends with Ernest in the late forties. As they met regularly for ten years, and Hemingway told a friend about his life. Their last conversation took place in 1961, just a few weeks before the writer's suicide. Some of these conversations and entered in the book of biography.

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12. "Nikolai Rezanov and the dream of Russian America," Owen Matthews

At the beginning of the XIX century the west coast of America could well become a Russian province. Russian diplomat Nikolai Rezanov wanted to expand the borders of the empire and for this purpose went to California. There he fell in love with the young Conchita - the daughter of the commandant of the fortress, which was his last love and a symbol of unfulfilled hopes.

This story is familiar to virtually everyone through the rock opera "Juno and Avos". Journalist Owen Matthews - half Russian origin - gives readers the opportunity to find out more in the history of the real facts of this tragic love.

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