20 coolest new books, which will be released before the end of the year
Books / / December 19, 2019
Fiction
1. "The king told you to hang up," Lena Eltang
Kostas Kairis goes to prison for a murder he did not commit. Alone with himself, he turns to memories and tries to understand the intricacies of life, which led to the conclusion.
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2. "People in the trees", Chania Yanagihara
Chania Yanagihara debut novel, the author of "Little Life" - one of the most talked about books of the last year. This work is based on real events that took place with the Nobel laureate Daniel Carlton Gayduzekom, who was accused of molesting his adopted children. This man became the prototype of the protagonist - Norton Featherbed caught in a similar situation.
3. "The story of the missing child," Elena Ferrante
The final volume of the popular "Naples Quartet» Elena Ferrante - the famous Italian writer. In this part we will focus on adult's two best friends Lena and Lila, whom fate has brought a very long time in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Naples.
4. "Here I am," Jonathan Safran Foer
Marriage Jacob and Julia
bursting at the seams. Relations have long ceased to bring joy, but the gap wife still perceived as a terrible misfortune, commensurate with the end of the world. The events of the novel take place against the backdrop of the emerging conflict in the Middle East, which only adds to the personal tragedy of the characters.5. "Selling creation", Paul Batey
Satirical novel last year Booker laureate Paul Batey of racial segregation and double standards. It is a harsh story of the childhood of the protagonist, which he spent in the company of his lunatic father sociologist, pleases put strange experiments on him.
6. "The world that perished," Nick Harkuey
The brutal war led to apocalypse, to destroy virtually the entire planet. Some remains of life and civilization were seen only Dzhorgmundskoy pipe. But here's the thing: it is slightly defective. Gonzo Lubitsch with his friend and a special detachment sent to fix it, not very well presented, the scope of the catastrophe which awaits them there.
7. "In the sun or in the shade", Stephen King, and other writers
The collection of atmospheric and ominous stories written based on the paintings of the artist-urbanist Edward Hopper. Among the co-sponsors of Stephen King, Joyce Oates, Michael Connelly, Lee Child, and other masters of American literature.
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8. "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning," Alan Sillitoe
Arthur Seaton - an ordinary guy, a hard worker, who lives on the weekend until the weekend. All week he had hard work to earn money to then lower them for alcohol and women. He gets involved in a fight, sleeping with the wives of their friends, jealous of more fortunate peers and enthusiastically live it, not for a moment thinking about the future.
9. "A unique instance. Stories about this and that ", Tom Hanks
Seventeen intriguing stories from double award "Oscar" winner of the Tom Hanks. Rumor has it that he writes no worse than playing in a movie.
10. "Open your eyes" by Julian Barnes
A collection of essays winner of the Booker Prize, Julian Barnes. It consists of several stories about the artists and covers the time period from the beginning of the XIX century to the present.
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11. "Solar Matter" Matvei Bronstein
A collection of stories about scientific discoveries and inventions, written by talented Soviet physicist Matvey Bronstein. The style of presentation is so simple and fascinating that even readers far from physics, chemistry and astronomy, will be hard to break away from the book. In the second part of the publication is available from the author's biography and the history of the emergence of his novels.
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12. "How art can make you happier," Bridget Payne
Step by step instructions on how to let the art in their lives and to love him with all my heart. From the book, you can learn how to visit museums and exhibitions, to receive from them the maximum enjoyment, as well as learn some rules of talks on art history topics.
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13. "Refraction. Science see otherwise, "Beau Lotto
Neuroscientist Beau Lotto explores human perception and explains why we see the world is not quite the way it really is. In addition, the book describes how the perception of objective reality affects our relationships with people and creativity.
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14. "Science communication. How to read the emotions, to understand the intentions and find a common language with people, "Vanessa Van Edwards
Desktop guide for those who want to learn how to get along with people, to make a good impression and feel more confident. The author tells about the most important principles human communication, Illustrating the material examples from real life.
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15. "Shift. How to survive in the fast paced future, "Joy Ito and Jeff Howe
In order to survive in the rapidly impending future, we must be able to quickly adapt to new realities. It is therefore not superfluous to familiarize yourself with the nine key principles that do not allow radical changes catch you by surprise.
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16. "Lonely Town. Exercise in the art of solitude ", Olivia Laing
Writer Olivia Lang moves in with her lover in New York. Suddenly break off relations, and Lang is one in a huge metropolis. To somehow distracted, stop feeling abandoned and survive the gapShe begins to learn the history of twentieth century art. It is tempting to believe it to see the city through the prism of loneliness.
17. "The will and self-control. How genes and brain prevent us struggle with temptations, "Irina Yakutenko
The study of the brain, clearly explain why some people have great willpower, others absolutely can not resist the alluring temptations. In the book, a lot of tests and even a block of useful recommendations that will teach to seek long-term goals without being distracted by momentary impulses.
18. "Refuel bed. 10 simple rules that can change your life, and perhaps the whole world, "William H. McRaven
Inspiring and motivating life rules from Admiral William H. McRaven, the former "fur seals". These techniques more than once saved the life to him and his comrades, so no doubt the effectiveness should not occur. Read them will be useful to everyone.
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19. "Computational Thinking. Method for solving complex problems, "Paul Curzon
The authors offer a hack life with the help of computational thinking by applying it to solve everyday problems. After reading the book you will begin to better understand modern technologies and stop giving in to a difficult task.
20. "A brief history of thought. A treatise on philosophy to the younger generations, "Luc Ferry
History of Philosophy, written without the use of complex terminology, simple and interesting language. Ferry tells about the main stages of the development of philosophical thought, since the ancient Greek sages and ending with the representatives of postmodernism.