What to read in January: 16 books for every taste

Fiction

1. "Loan day," Chuck Palahniuk

Author of the famous "Fight Club" the past few years produced comics and provocative coloring. But now he is back with a new novel in the tradition of his work. This is the story of a world that was on the brink of a third world. The conflict was saved by "The Book of judgment day" in which supposedly contained all the answers. And now the minority formed their own state, and people can hunt for politicians and journalists.

Dystopia of Palahniuk written in the traditional for him rude and politically incorrect manner. But because of this, and love the fans. Provocation, unexpected plot twists and sharp humor. Although part of the strings too reminiscent of a series of films "Judgment night».

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2. "Heavy Light Kurteyna. Blue "Max Fry

Max Frye continues to talk about border worlds, living in dreams and other things, balancing between reality and fiction. The different chapters of the book are written by persons of different characters, but then all the stories together into one.

About "heavy light Kurteyna" Fry is mentioned in the book "The key of the yellow metal." And new novel like first of all to those who are familiar with the work of the author, because the references to the heroes of some oldies will occur repeatedly. However, the atmosphere in this book has changed somewhat, and the characters are increasingly talking about death.

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3. "Patrick Melrose. Book 2 ", Edward St Aubyn

After the success of the same name show Benedict Cumberbatch, Edward St Aubyn began a cycle of books quickly translated into Russian. The second volume continues the story of a son of a wealthy family who is struggling with injuries of childhood and trying to defeat their addictions.

Start to think that Patrick finally understand yourself, he already has a wife and children. But having arrived at the family villa to his mother, he learns the unpleasant news.

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4. "On the rise", Stephen King

A small story Stephen King It is written for Halloween. Events taking place in the works of the author's favorite town - Castle Rock. At the main character has a strange incurable disease: he is losing weight, although superficially quite unchanged. Realizing that he has only a short time, he decides to help a couple of lesbians who had settled in the neighborhood, and immediately subjected to persecution because of their orientation.

At first glance, it may seem like the product of recycled book "grow thin" the same King. But in fact this is not the traditional horror or thriller author, but rather a social and even lyrical story, affecting the current US policy themes and relationships.

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5. "Infinite Jest," David Foster Wallace

In an alternate future, all obsessed with the search for the movie "Infinite Jest." His patients seeking rehabilitation clinic EnnetHaus, tennis academy students, as well as the government and the terrorists. According to rumors, anyone watching this film, dies of bliss.

One of the most significant works of the late XX century, very late and got up to Russia. In "Infinite Jest" felt a strong impact Philip K. DickJames Joyce and other classics. However, this book is more ironic, and controversial subjects in it served as a harsh satire. In this case, the plot covers virtually all sectors of life: from the treatment of addiction to child abuse.

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6. "Map of days," Ransom Riggs

The fourth part of the story "House of the nation's children," recently picturized Tim Burton. Jacob Portman is again in Florida and trying to get back to normal life. But, of course, he and his friends have to travel again in a strange world and America face new threats.

A special advantage of this series of books - registration. In the previous parts, too many vintage photographs illustrating what is happening. However, in the fourth volume first appeared, and color images.

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7. "Kiki's delivery service. Book 3. Kiki and the other witch, "Eiko Kadono

Witch Kiki was almost 16, she lives with her cat, running in "Kiki's Delivery Service" and helping friends. But one day in the city there is a new little Witch, and the life of the protagonist goes awry.

The beginning of this story many know because of the cartoon Hayao Miyazaki. Eiko Kadono decided to continue the series and has already released five books about Kiki. And, finally, a third reached the Russian-speaking readers.

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8. "Three weeks with my brother," Nicholas Sparks, Micah Sparks

Nicholas Sparks all know thanks to the melodramatic novels, many of which were later made into films. For example, "The Notebook" and "Message in a Bottle." But it's more personal story of the author. After the death of his parents Nicholas Sparks went to a three-week trip together with his older brother. In the book they describe this journey, memories of childhood, the first loss of love and kinship.

Nicholas Sparks book sold millions of copies. Now readers have the opportunity to see the poster on the other hand, learning about his personal experiences and moments that formed the basis for future bestseller.

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9. "A woman with paper flowers," Donato Carrisi

In 1916, in the cave were two people captive Italian and Austrian military doctor, who must know the name and rank of the prisoner. He is ready to talk in exchange for a cigarette and tell his story. And the story of the Italian takes the listener to different parts of the world, until the ship "Titanic."

This book - a great opportunity to see the famous author of detectives Donato Carrisi from a somewhat different angle. It is written much easier to rest, with a touch of romance. In this case, the history of his characters intricately interwoven with each other, and each chapter leaves some innuendo, forcing just read more.

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10. "Eaters of Darkness: Tokyo nightmare," Richard Lloyd Parry

In the summer of 2000 a young blonde Englishwoman Lucy Blackman had disappeared in Tokyo. Her remains found a year later in a cave on the coast. Author, The Times journalist Richard Lloyd Parry was involved in the investigation of this mysterious case.

"Eaters of Darkness" - not just on the verge of documentary detective thriller, but also a vivid description of life in the country rising sun, A story about the differences between the European and the Japanese mentality and insight into the work of the local police.

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11. "Seven deaths Evelyn Hardcastle," Stewart Torton

The beginning of XX century. Aiden Sloane goes to a masquerade ball in the estate Hardcastle family, where in the midst of celebrating the only daughter of the family head of the killing. C this moment the fateful day is repeated for the main character over and over again. To break out of the time loop, you need to calculate the killer. The matter is complicated by the fact that every time the hero wakes up in the body of one of the guests, each time a new one.

In his debut novel, Stuart Tortona blended several genres. Start resembles a classic detective in the spirit of Agatha Christie, but he was quickly replaced by a fantastic idea with a loop time. And then to this is added yet and the change of bodies. But despite the workload twists and ideas, history served very easily, and each cycle brings something new to the reader.

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12. "Eternal guest", Ruben David Gonzalez Gallego

Ruben Gallego paralyzed since birth and all his childhood spent in orphanages. At the beginning of two thousandth, he released his autobiography "White on Black", which talked about this difficult time. It was followed by the second, "I'm sitting on the shore."

And now Gallego speaks again about his life. He artistically describes the meeting with different people, he tells the story of his mother and trying to figure out whether a man with a heavy fate to find a place in life and inner balance.

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13. "APOPHENIA" Alexander Panchin

Grim dystopia Orwellian talks about a world where the story has gone completely the other way. Here the rule astrologers, homeopaths, witches and psychics. Among the madness of the hero to save the world from the apocalypse.

This story is filled with satire on modern society. Author jokes over attempts by people to search for connection, where they really can not be. But do not forget to remind you that it is important to keep the mind in any situation.

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14. "Tarantino. From criminal to disgusting: all sides of the director, "Tom Sean

The history of the life and work of one of the most significant directors of our time. The book covers virtually all his life in a Tarantino movie from working in film distribution and shooting on amateur camera to "the hateful eight».

In addition to describing the creative way the director, in the book the archives, comments of Tarantino, the history of cast and crew.

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15. "Multiverse", Diana Vishneva

One of the most famous dancers of our time Diana Vishneva brought together prominent people of our time and asked them to think about the future of art. Designers, choreographers and architects here have expressed their thoughts on the involvement of the audience in the creative process, digital, science, and more.

Apart from the various interviews, the book contains illustrations and photographs, some of which are specially designed for this project.

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16. "Short answers to the big questions," Stephen Hawking

The last book of the famous physicist Stephen Hawking. Here he seemed sums up his work and speaks briefly on all major issues of concern to many. That the existence of God, and the people's desire to conquer space, and other equally important issues.

Also included in the book of memories of friends and loved ones of the scientist, his daughter, the actor Eddie Redmayne and Nobel Prize winner Kip Thorne.

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