10 books that can be read in one evening

1. "Good behavior" Blake Crouch

After the release of the television series "Good behavior" compelling and controversial fraud Letty Dobeš loved by millions of viewers. In Russian for the first time beyond the novel "Good behavior", consisting of three short stories about the incredible life of this girl.

Coming out of prison on parole, Letty, and did not think to start a new life with a boring job. And why, if she so good at it own craft? Bossing in another luxury hotel, she accidentally becomes a witness order murder and decides in whatever was to prevent the killer. Although she has every reason to fear not only for their freedom, but also for life.

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2. "Diabolik" S. J.. Kincaid

Sometimes, to tell the story of the first class of distant worlds, the Galactic Empire and the future of humanity, does not require large volumes. Proof of this can serve as "Diabolik" - a novel, modest in volumeBut eventful.

The book tells about the artificial creation of Diabolik, is done with only one purpose - at any price to protect his master. But when it is not the ruthless killer finds himself in the midst of intrigues, tearing space empire, in a soulless creature suddenly wakes humanity.

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3. "Bookstore" Penelope Fitzgerald

"Bookstore" tells the story of a middle-aged widow named Florence Green. Having lost her husband and was left with very little money, she decides to open a bookstore. Although not all residents Hardboro a positive attitude towards this venture, it does not prevent Florence confidently go to the purpose.

She buys an old abandoned house - the perfect place for a bookshop. It is rumored that the house is inhabited by ghosts, and Florence thinks in his attic really dwell poltergeist, which she calls "postukach". But in fact it can not determine whether there is a ghost, or the fruit of her imagination.

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4. "What is a man," David Soloi

Book Briton David Solow, "What is a man" - is nine short stories with a different storyline. They are united by one thing: all the characters - men, and they all looking for a woman. In all these stories the author tells about men honest and unvarnished.

And Soloi presents us with a number of male characters of all ages - from teens to seniors. Each story is unique and says something special about the problems and weaknesses of the stronger sex nowadays.

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5. "Sleeping Giant", Sylvain Novel

One of the most unusual fiction novels, Published in Russian in recent years. The most striking hallmark Sylvain Novelya became unusual style of narration - the story in the novel is served in the form of a series of interviews. The author shows us the events, and talks about them through the mouth of his characters.

The events of the novel begins with the discovery in the American outback giant metal hands of unknown origin. For her research and the search for the remaining parts of the ancient robot created by a secret group of scientists and military personnel. From their reports the anonymous interviewer, as well as his conversations with politicians and those who find themselves involved in the study, and composed "sleeping giant."

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6. "Electric Dreams", Philip K. Dick

collection Philip K. Dick "Electric Dreams" consists of ten exciting stories, which formed the basis of the eponymous television series from Amazon and Channel 4. A selection has been very motley.

The stories are not interconnected and open a variety of topics. There's a story about a conflict of supporters and opponents of technology, society, where consumption is akin to religion, people who doubt the reality of their lives, and so much more interesting.

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7. "The power of thought," Richard Bard

Pilot Jake Bronson has not dreamed of superpowers. Frankly, he did not dream any more about anything, and was about to quietly live out his destiny metered days: Jake found a brain cancer. But after the accident in the capsule MRI brain Jake began to be active, not peculiar to a dying man. He opened the gift of telepathy, reflexes strained to the limit, and my mind became clear and powerful.

Jake will find out what it all means and what is the price of such a gift, as well as stop a person who wants to subdue the ability of his evil will.

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8. "And yet ..." Christopher Hitchens

"And yet ..." - a collection of essays known contemporary essayist Christopher Hitchens, a columnist Vanity Fair, Slate, The Atlantic, and other major publications.

This book contains sketches of the most diverse and important topics and figures - Che Guevara and Chesterton, Lermontov and Pamuk, Rushdie and Dickens, Fleming and Orwell. Each text affects intellectual sophistication, uniqueness and boldness of the author's view.

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9. "Among thousands of people," Sarah Gio

Journalist Kate is happy with his successful and wealthy fiance Ryan. But one day, she stumbles upon a dirty and unkempt homeless, which recognizes the former lover, who disappeared ten years ago.

No, she could not be mistaken, she finds it among thousands of individuals. But he does not remember his name, no past, her tender embrace, no kind words, no passionate kissing. Nothing.

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10. "Murder on the" Orient Express "," Agatha Christie

The famous Agatha Christie novel, you look for the evening, and for the next - look fresh filming. While in Istanbul great detective Hercule Poirot returns to England at the famous "Orient Express."

One of the passengers killed in mysterious circumstances, and the train can not move forward because of the snow fallen asleep ways. Poirot immediately taken for the investigation and discovers that the car is full of all kinds of evidence, and under suspicion are all passengers simultaneously. Poirot must find the murderer before the express train will continue its journey.

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