Novelties of domestic literature. The Dark Tower series, Stephen King

Political memoirs, detective stories, myths and, of course, Stephen King: the list of the most popular books of 2017 came out quite motley. How and why did many works become popular again, and what novelties turned into bestsellers in the past year? Let's try to figure it out.

Perhaps never before has a US presidential election been accompanied by such hype. Of the two evils, the best was chosen long and hard. The debate between Hillary Clinton and the enemy of the entire American intelligentsia, the walking meme of Donald Trump (who, ironically, was elected head of state) became the subject of endless jokes and numerous parodies. And, of course, after the insulting loss, Hillary publishes a book in which she explains on 512 pages (far from her first memoirs, by the way!) put her spokes in the wheel. Since its publication in September 2017, the book has immediately topped the bestseller lists on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

9. "Thirst", Yu Nesbe

The return of the best-selling author of detective stories in the world can be called triumphant. In the 11th novel of the series, detective Harry Hole, beloved by millions of readers, gets involved in another exciting and dangerous investigation, while simultaneously trying to deal with his dark past, which overtook him very inopportunely. Will Harry catch the “network” maniac who found victims on dating sites, and will this adventure be his last? With his characteristic black humor, the Norwegian answers these questions and asks new ones.

8. Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand

A dystopian novel that can turn the idea of ​​life upside down - this is how the main work of the American writer (and Russian emigrant) Ayn Rand is described. This piece of literary classic (50 years after the first publication) is consistently the best-selling book in the world and tops the bestseller list in the famous OZONE online store. After 2008, it "gained a second wind", since the economic crisis that shook the world almost a decade ago was described in frightening detail in the novel long before that. The book is required to read and comprehend (do not be afraid of the volume, it is justified).

7. Still Water by Paula Hawkins

In the wake of the popularity of the bestseller The Girls on the Train, which was successfully filmed in 2016, the English writer is releasing a new psychological thriller. A quiet provincial town plus a mystical secret is already half of the successful plot of any detective story. In addition, readers note the author's ability to create an atmosphere of "involvement", when a person feels like the hero of the book, and "simple and understandable" language. One of the top summer 2017 bestsellers

6. "Origin" by Dan Brown

The long-awaited continuation of the adventures of Professor Langdon was released in October and has already become one of the main books of the year. It's nice to see how fruitfully successful film adaptations influence the work of writers, inciting them to release a new work as soon as possible (Inferno was filmed in 2015). Dan Brown does not change himself: history, religion, science and art - everything is intertwined in the new novel. This is what fans love and what they have been waiting for.

5. Norse Gods, Neil Gaiman

If you have read Gaiman's famous American Gods (or watched the amazing series filmed in 2017 based on this series), are fond of myths, or simply love Marvel films about the god of thunder Thor, then this book, published in February 2017, will definitely not leave you indifferent .

Easily and with humor, Gaiman retells the myths of the great Scandinavian gods, mighty giants, cunning dwarfs, breathing new life into history and showing it in a completely new light. One of the most unusual books in the collection.

4. The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood

Another dystopia on our list, and another example of how film adaptation has positively impacted book sales. Atwood wrote this work back in 1985, but it gained real popularity only recently, after the release of the series based on this plot. In the wake of protests against the infringement of women's rights in the United States, caused by the sexist statements of the new President Trump, and the series, the female population of the country became interested in the literary origins of the film novel. Briefly about the plot: the heroines of Atwood have no rights in principle. They are forbidden to receive an education, own property, work, experience any emotions other than devotion to their master, from whom they are obliged to give birth to a healthy child. These women, these servants are no longer even people, but simply vessels with one “function”.

This is a scary, frank and surprisingly true story of the future that may come.

3. "A Man Called Uwe" by Frederic Backman

In 2017, This book spent more than 40 (!) weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, despite the fact that it first appeared in 2015. Interestingly, this book is the debut of Buckman, who previously wrote stories about old man Uwe on his blog. Thanks to the encouragement and support of readers, the writer decided on a printed publication, and a year later the film adaptation of the novel of the same name saw the light of day. There he is, an example of the fact that the first pancake is far from always lumpy.

Each chapter of the book is dedicated to a story about the life of a grouchy old Ove, who lives in a small town and hates the world. But as the story progresses, the reader realizes that Uwe is just a very lonely and unhappy person with a broken heart. Do not forget about the family, be kind to people, live one day - this is what this literary work teaches. A touching and life story.

2. The Dark Tower series, Stephen King

Well, here we come to the main writer of this year. Immediately two of his works were in this collection. As for The Dark Tower, fans of the cycle can hate the film adaptation with McConaughey and Elba as much as they like, but it was she who returned the books to their former popularity and attracted a new audience. Fantasy, thriller, western, science fiction - in these books everyone will find something of their own.

For 8 books (the last one was released in 2012), the last remaining gunslinger in the post-apocalyptic world, Roland, is looking for the Dark Tower, the center of all worlds, in order to restore order. He is opposed by the Man in Black (with a terrible past, like all antagonists) Randall Flagg, who aspires to become the lord of the Dark Tower.

1. It, Stephen King

And someone doubted?

Released this summer, the film adaptation of this novel is considered the best horror film of the last decade. The hype around this painting and the new image of Pennywise (brilliantly portrayed by Bill Skarsgård) is reminiscent of the situation with Harley Quinn in 2016. Not surprisingly, the most popular image of the past Halloween was the killer clown.

The book has a sequel, the main characters are grown (and survived) children from the first part. Of course, fans are looking forward to the second part of the film. Bravo, Mr. King! If there is anything stable in the world, it is the demand for your creativity.

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Neither critics nor readers can compile the most accurate and reliable top "Best Books of 2017" (and any other "best books")! After all, some bookworms like popular science publications (for example, giving valuable psychological or business advice), others like fantasy, others like action-packed thrillers, fourth like touching romance novels, and still others love biographies of great people. And so - ad infinitum! But still, looking through the popular books of 2017, we chose the 15 most interesting ones. Look for what you like!

'Hungry House' has already been compared to Stoker's 'Dracula'

Many people became seriously interested in the work of David Mitchell, who was nominated for the Booker Prize more than once, after the release of the multi-layered philosophical epic Wachowski / Tykwer "Cloud Atlas" (a film adaptation of Mitchell's novel). Among the 2017 books is Mitchell's The Hungry House, which was lavishly complimented by Stephen King. The author will invite you to an inconspicuous alley in the outskirts of London - there is a door behind which is hidden a strange (for such a wilderness) estate with a garden and a beautiful house. Don't go beyond these walls - you may never come back!

"My imperfect life": from the author of "Shopaholic"

Englishwoman Sophie Kinsella is the "ancestor" of the popular series about a shopaholic (Isla Fisher played in the comedy of the same name about a girl for whom shopping is a passion and a vital necessity). This time, Kinsella introduces you to a new heroine, cheerful and pretty Kat, who is quite happy with her job as a marketer and constantly boasts of her achievements - on social networks. However, it will soon be revealed that photos and posts are just a mask behind which the girl hides her loneliness. This book of 2017 is called "My imperfect life".

"Babi wind": a new confession from Rubina

Our compatriot Dina Rubina perfectly describes the life of old communal apartments, weaves a wreath from the stories of geniuses and emigrants, unfortunate lovers and freaks misunderstood by society. This time Galina, who grew up in Kyiv, flew in balloons, but was forced to leave her homeland and settled in a New York beauty salon, fell under the writer's eye. The 2017 book “Babiy breeze” is almost entirely Galina’s monologue, in which she frankly talks about her clients (who she does depilation ... in the bikini area) and recalls the happy days of childhood and adolescence. It will seem to someone that the equipment of the salon (and the unappetizing manipulations of the heroine) are described in too much detail, but such is Rubina - she is attentive to details.

The Bob Dylan Chronicles

Those who cannot live without classic rock and love the "pillars" of world pop culture will surely appreciate Bob Dylan's new book "Chronicles", which was published in our country in 2017. The cult musician openly (but sometimes too emotionally) talks about the first steps to fame, about where he drew inspiration, from whom he studied, what he took as the basis for lyrics. The wind of that rebellious era will blow on you, when the singers of the Dylan plan were revered as gods. Alas, now it (the wind) has changed, other values ​​and ideals are on the agenda. It's a pity.

Gothic "Sisters of the Night"

Fans of gothic horror stories are sure to love the 2017 book Nightsisters, which begins with a creepy incident. Quite prosperous and considered normal, Amy staged a real massacre at the Tower Motel, methodically eliminating her family. Only daughter Lou managed to survive, who ran away from her angry mother. Case entrusted to Jason Hawke. He learns that the motel at number 28 was the favorite playground of his wife Margo and her friend Amy's childhood games. However, the killer (who had committed suicide before the police arrived) scrawled "29 numbers" instead of a suicide note. Maybe there is some trick to this?

Stigma #2: Ahern dystopia

After the sensational Hunger Games franchise (based on dystopian novels), this genre is experiencing a rebirth. Irish Cecilia Ahern, author of romantic bestsellers ("P.S.: I love you", "Love, Rosie"), also succumbed to the temptation. In 2016, she released the first novel in the Brand series, and in 2017, the book Brand 2 was published. In it, we meet again with the courageous Celestina North, who violated the strict laws of her society. What will happen to the heroine, who challenged the "ideal" state, next? Interesting? Then get to know what's new!

Faithful, Mad, Guilty, and a Dinner That Turned Their Lives Upside Down

The mini-series with the participation of world cinema stars Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Alexander Skarsgard, Laura Dern "Big Little Lies" became an Emmy triumph (8 awards and 6 nominations). This is a successful adaptation of the novel by Australian Liana Moriarty. And here is the book of 2017 - "Faithful, insane, guilty" in which the writer again pushes several families (though this time there are three smaller children) gathered for a dinner party. In the midst of a meal, something will happen that will turn the lives of hosts and guests alike.

Night train: no one disappears without a trace

The thriller Night Train by Emily Barr is one of the best books of 2017 in this genre. The heroine of the novel, Lara Finch, left her husband for a fleeting affair with an unfamiliar guy who was later found dead. The police believe that the newly-made lovers did not share something or simply quarreled, so Lara's nerves could not stand it. But the friend of the missing (runaway?) Mrs. Finch, Iris, has her own version. After all, she knows the disappeared Lara better than anyone else and is sure that her friend has long been tormented by some terrible secret. So, the escape is not accidental!

Idiot priceless brain and its "tricks"

And here is the popular science book of 2017, The Idiot's Priceless Brain, by the brilliant neuroscientist Dean Burnett. There will be no zaum, incomprehensible terms and lengthy boring arguments, because Burnett is a popular blogger who communicates with readers on an equal footing, and a comedian working in the stand-up genre. The scientist will reveal to you many secrets and explain why and what we usually forget, when and for what reasons “insights” happen to us, and what many are mistaken about. In a word, Burnett will "expose" the brain and all its quirks, whims and hidden possibilities.

An autopsy will reveal: shocking and…sobering

There are people who are terribly afraid of the dead, and there are those who have long been accustomed to the sight of dead bodies. People like Aleksey Reshetun face death (often violent) every day. After all, he is a forensic expert, painstakingly dealing with the causes of death of the victims. Reshetun maintains his own blog, in which he warns about the risks that await his readers in a pack of cigarettes, an extra glass of alcohol, and a sedentary lifestyle. This is not moralizing, but simply a statement of facts, backed up by many years of experience. Now Reshetun has systematized his observations and published (in 2017) the book “An autopsy will show. Notes of an Enthusiastic Medical Examiner. Informative yet shocking read.

I want and I will: instead of a personal psychoanalyst

Movies and TV shows again and again demonstrate that in the United States people cannot take a step without a personal psychoanalyst. So, in the detective procedure “Lucifer”, the Prince of Darkness himself regularly consults with a lady psychologist, and in the latest seventh season of “American Horror Story”, the heroine of Sarah Paulson is directly dependent on her psychotherapist. Well, you don’t have to follow their example at all, better find the 2017 book “I want and I will” with the subtitle “Accept yourself, love life and become happy.” An experienced psychologist Mikhail Labkovsky will teach you how to find spiritual harmony, overcome depression and drive away fears.

iPhuck 10: an ingenious gadget

A living classic, a favorite of intellectuals, a wit and a visionary, a winner of several prestigious awards - this is how the postmodernist writer Viktor Pelevin can be called. Sometimes you even forget that he is not an ancient wise old man, but is only on the verge of his 55th birthday. In 2017, his new book “iPhuck 10” was published, in which we have a picture of the near future of our country (the end of the 21st century) in broad strokes. From now on, attackers are caught by a computer algorithm, aptly named "Porfiry Petrovich" (an investigator from Crime and Punishment). Moreover, this "cybergeny" scribbles popular detective novels (an extra penny to his native police department), of which there are already more than 240.

In a still pool: the past pulls to the bottom

With her debut thriller novel, The Girl on the Train, Oxford graduate and Londoner Paula Hawkins made a splash. A book about an alcoholic who, by some strange intuition, began searching for a missing woman (the heroine revealed not only the murder, but also many terrible secrets), set a sales record. Hawkins was inspired by this success and managed to write another detective - "In the Still Water", presented to our readers in the ranking of the best books of 2017. The heroine of the novel, Jules, lost her sister (she committed suicide) and returned to the city of childhood: it was necessary to sort out the things of the deceased and take the daughter of the deceased Nel under her wing. Here, in what seems to be such a calm provincial town, Jules gets the feeling that everything was set up, and her sister died against her will.

Wasteland and skeletons in the closet

Another name recently discovered by our readers is Blake Crouch, who wrote a trilogy about the futuristic city of Lost Pines (which immediately became a popular fantasy series). In 2017, Crouch again surprised the reading public with the horror Wasteland. House of Fear”, the main character of which is bestselling (horror) author Andrew Thomas. He settled very comfortably in a secluded mansion, the windows of which overlook the forest edge. Here, nothing prevents you from creating, and the evenings are surprisingly calm and quiet. One day, this idyll will be broken by someone who knows a terrible secret: the corpse of a woman is hidden in Thomas' house. And so that the police do not find out about him, Andrew must do something ...

Lust: Someone dreams of becoming a vampire

The detectives of Jo Nesbø have long captured the imagination of those who know a lot about twisted thriller plots. Very soon (in November 2017) we will see if Michael Fassbender managed to reincarnate as Nesbø's "through" hero Harry Hole. And right now you can get acquainted with the 11th novel of the Norwegian "Thirst", this is also a book of 2017, which is read in one breath. Having left for a "peaceful position" as a teacher at the police academy, Harry is forced to return to the homicide department (as a freelancer). He will help colleagues in a difficult case: someone is cracking down on single women who have used a mobile dating application. Moreover, the monster chose a frightening way - he releases blood from the unfortunate. Apparently, the serial killer imagined himself a vampire and uses a sinister device - a jaw made of metal.

Bestseller in two parts with inspiring stories of real people who managed to dramatically change their lives for the better.

Larisa Parfentyeva knows from her own experience what it is like to turn life around 180 degrees. To feel the atmosphere of the dilogy, read the story of Larisa, written for Lifehacker. In it, she talks about the habits that helped her lose as much as 30 kilograms.

A real manifesto about the dangers of immoderate overprotection, which parents bother their children.

Julie Litcott-Hames, mom of two and curator at Stanford University, explains how to stop being an ubiquitous parent and suggests alternative parenting methods. They will help children become independent and successful faster without vigilant control.

A detailed guide for those who have decided to put things in order in life. A simple and effective technique developed by the author will help any person stop being a constant cause of their own failures and teach them to experience happiness from every day they live.

Dean Burnett, a neuroscientist, explains with humor and no unnecessary terminology why our brain sometimes behaves unpredictably. From the book you can find out why we do not notice the obvious, forget about elementary things, cannot sleep at night, and many more interesting things.

Bold and witty this year's bestseller about how to stop being obsessed with success and learn Zen by learning the art of giving a fuck. This book will teach you not to be afraid of failure, not to worry about difficulties and other people's opinions, and also tell you how to focus on what really matters.

A handbook for those who want to learn how to express their thoughts in writing concisely, clearly and without annoying clichés. Rules, recommendations, examples and illustrations - the book has everything to learn the material with a bang and write strong texts.

Neuropsychologist Theo Tsousidis talks about the obstacles in our head that prevent us from achieving our desired goals. In the book, he takes a detailed look at the seven obstacles that stand in the way of his plan, and shares strategies that work to successfully overcome them.

Two useful books on how to make decisions without being excruciatingly painful for the consequences. Readers will be taught to make intelligent and informed choices using a mathematical approach and common sense.

A lot of tips on the budgetary transformation of a boring interior, collected under one cover. The book is rich in examples and illustrations, and most of the ideas will not require much effort or time to put into practice.

First Aid in Emergency Situations. What to do with bleeding, fainting, fractures, poisoning and other things dangerous to health while an ambulance is on the way can be found in this book.

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The modern world dictates its own rules even in the literary sphere. And it is not surprising, because readers' preferences change, and fashion makes itself felt. Today, there is little to surprise avid readers, but still there are the most widely read authors and interesting works that left no one indifferent in 2017.

The list of the best books includes works of different genres: thrillers, space-themed, love, detectives, science fiction, and much more. Popular among young people are fashionable today books about hitmen. Such stories tell about the adventures of heroes who somehow mysteriously find themselves in the past or future, or even find themselves in a computer game where they have to survive and adapt to a new world. At the same time, in the plot, the fictional world is closely intertwined with the real one, which makes the work even more fascinating and unusual.

Children's books were also included in the top best books of 2017. These are very exciting and informative works that will teach your children only good things, help you understand life situations and better understand this world. At the same time, there are books for both very young readers and teenagers. Often young people are very fond of fantasy about non-existent worlds and outlandish creatures.

Among the popular books to read in 2017, you will find works by both Russian and foreign writers. This year also has a lot of anticipated new products that are not yet on sale, but which fans are already looking forward to with great impatience. On our site you will find popular news and be among the first to read electronic works for free without registration.

The rating of the most read includes works that leave a pleasant aftertaste. If you are a fan of thrillers, then this year the authors did not skimp on fantasy, so the works make goosebumps run through the body. If you like to immerse yourself in love stories in the evenings, then you are guaranteed to worry about the fate of the characters, and in some places even cry. Well, if you like detectives, then the authors of this genre twist the plot so masterfully that it is impossible to unravel the whole tangle of events until the very end. In any case, in the top books of 2017 you will find suitable works for yourself.

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Yu Nesbo. Thirst

The beloved hero of millions of readers Harry Hole returns in the new novel Thirst by Jo Nesbø. The book will be published in Russian by the Azbuka-Atticus publishing house in May 2017.

In the novel "Thirst", the events that began in the bestseller "Police" are continued. In the new book, Harry returns to work with the Oslo police to begin the hunt for a serial killer who attacks people who make dates through a dating site. The criminal's trail will lead the detective to his own dark past.

Thirst is the eleventh novel in Jo Nesbø's super popular crime thriller series. The Harry Hole books have been translated into 50 languages ​​and have sold over 30 million copies worldwide.

Dan Brown. Origin

A new book about the adventures of Professor Robert Langdon will be released in autumn 2017. This will be Brown's fifth novel featuring Langdon, a Harvard professor who specializes in unraveling religious conspiracies. In the new novel, the professor will again have to unravel the mysterious codes and ciphers, answer the questions of science, religion, art and architecture left by great scientists and artists.

Recall that readers met Robert Langdon in the novels "Angels and Demons", "The Da Vinci Code", "The Lost Symbol" and "Inferno".

Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling), fourth book about Cormoran Strike

J.K. Rowling confirmed on her Twitter that a new, fourth book about Cormoran Strike, war veteran and private investigator, will be released in 2017. In addition, a TV series based on the books of the series is expected to be released this year. The American channel HBO is working on it together with the British BBC. Rowling has stated that she will write more than seven Kormoran Strike stories.

Paula Hawkins. In the stillness

Paula Hawkins became famous thanks to the thriller The Girl on the Train, which was actively read, discussed for a long time and filmed with noise. "In the still water" - again a story about murder (this time double), weakness and strength, the unreliability of human memory and closets full of skeletons. Let's see if Hawkins justifies the advances given to her.

David Mitchell. hungry house

Hungry House, by two-time Booker Prize finalist and Cloud Atlas author David Mitchell, is out now. The author began to publish this story in fragments on his Twitter, and finally a book came together from the notes on the cuffs. The Hungry House is a mystical urban fantasy about a mysterious mansion with a magnificent garden, where something very mysterious and exciting takes place.

David Lagercrantz, fifth book in the Millennium series

David Lagercrantz continues Stieg Larsson's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" story. The fifth book in the Millennium series will be released in autumn 2017. In it, Lagerkrantz will again talk about the collaboration between journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker girl Lisbeth Salander.

George Martin. winds of winter

The release of the novel The Winds of Winter, the sixth volume of the A Song of Ice and Fire saga, has already been postponed several times, but now a new release date has appeared again - this time it is proposed to wait for the promised autumn of 2017. By this time, they will already have time to show the new season of the Game of Thrones series (starts on June 25), partly based on the drafts of the Winds of Winter manuscript, but with significant differences in the plot.

Jonathan Safran Foer. Here I am

Foer's new novel, famous for the intellectual bestsellers "Total Illumination" and "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close," his fans have been waiting for ten years. And now - "Here I am"! The Russian version of the title of the book is still unknown. The author admits that this is a very personal book about divorce, although it does not describe his direct experience (Foer separated from his wife a few years ago). According to the writer, this novel is “about finding comfort, a place of reunion, a place where you don’t have to be different people at different times. It's about finding a place where you can sincerely say "Here I am".
Release date: second half of the year. Published by Eksmo publishing house.

Ian McEwen. The Nutshell

The novel The Nutshell (literally "The Nutshell") by living British classic Ian McEwan is written from the point of view of a precocious and intelligent embryo, leading a direct report on his intrauterine life. He watches the collapse of his parents' marriage and his mother's new relationship. The plot contains many references to Hamlet and complex ethical issues, especially relevant against the backdrop of the ongoing debate about abortion.
Release date: second half of the year, Eksmo publishing house.

China Mieville. Three moments of explosion

British writer China Mieville, a highly educated rebel is one of the most prominent figures in modern science fiction, the winner of numerous awards, including the Hugo. The collection of short stories "Three Moments of Explosion" is a vigorous mixture of horror, fantasy and science fiction. Twenty-eight stories in which something incredible happens: icebergs soar in the sky over London, oil installations collapse, rebirths occur, strange bones are found in dead bodies. Satirical stories written in fresh language about the strangeness of the world.
Release date: September, published by Fanzon.

Ann Tyler. Breathing Lessons, The Random Tourist and Other Books

Phantom Publishing seems to have declared 2017 the year of Anne Tyler. After the resounding success of the novel "The Spool of Blue Thread", many of the writer's texts are translated and published at once. Already out of print is Breathing Lessons (for which Tyler won a Pulitzer Prize) about saving a marriage; next up is The Accidental Tourist, about a travel guide writer who hates travel and experiences family tragedy. Next stop is Morgan Goes Away, a book about an eccentric father of many children to a brood of tedious daughters. And just so you don't miss it, there's also Adopt America, a book about what it means to be an American, which explains it with the example of two families from the USA who adopted girls from Korea.

John Boyne. History of loneliness

The new novel by John Boyne, the author of the famous "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas", is the story of an Irish priest who was a witness and partly the protagonist of the drama that unfolded at the beginning of the 21st century in the Catholic Church. The unsavory stories that involved the Irish holy fathers have led to the fact that the priests in Ireland are no longer respected people who are trusted by everyone. They became the object of ridicule, contempt and reproach. Watching the tragedy of his faith and his church, the protagonist of the book, Father Odran, tries to understand himself, the origins of what happened, in his own family drama. Based on real facts, the book unfolds a complex picture of the guilt of some and its redemption by others.

LA FORA/There, behind the door. Illustrated wildlife guide

Samokat translates and adapts to the Russian climatic zones of stunning beauty a book about wildlife in all its manifestations - about trees, forests, mountains, rivers, animals, insects and everything amazing that a city dweller does not see and forgets.

One of the most avant-garde children's publishers in the world, Planeta Tangerina, has combined factual information with real art illustrations, living like nature, and instructions on what to do in nature for an urbanist. And also to remind you that even if you live in a big city, nature is always around you: stars, clouds, trees, flowers, stones, beaches, birds, reptiles, mammals.

In Russia, the book is supplemented and rewritten by Russian scientists, taking into account our climatic features, so that Russian families can get up off the couch on the weekend and go not to the mall, but to nature - to discover the amazing around with children, learn new things or simply admire the vast world that opens there, behind the doors.

Beautiful video about the Portuguese version of the book and additional illustrations.

Richard Dawkins. Appetite for miracles

The famous author of The Selfish Gene releases a rather personal and emotional book, Appetite for Miracles, in which he talks about his own childhood, struggle with stuttering and nasty teachers. About how he fell in love with science. The book ends with the publication of his ground-breaking book, The Selfish Gene, in which Dawkins argues that altruism is a good genetic strategy because it helps close relatives prosper.

Hanya Yanagihara. people among the trees

People Among the Trees is the first novel by American Hanya Yanagihara, whose name resounds thanks to the success of A Little Life. If "A Little Life" tells, among other things, about the victim of violence, then in the book "People among the Trees", on the contrary, the inner world of the rapist is revealed. The protagonist of the novel, Nobel Prize-winning physiologist Daniel Carlton Gaiduzek, makes a major discovery in the field of biology and is simultaneously accused of child molestation.

William Paul Young. Eve

Possibly the scariest thriller of 2017 from the author of the acclaimed novel The Cabin, which has sold 22 million copies worldwide and has been adapted into a movie (movie releases in March).

"Hut" turned our ideas about God upside down. "Eve" will destroy our prejudices about ourselves..."- Eksmo publishing house warns.

It becomes terribly even from a simple description of the plot: ocean waves throw a cargo container onto the shore of the island. It contains twelve female former sex workers. Eleven of them were brutally killed, and one, severely mutilated, is alive. Upon regaining consciousness, the girl discovers that a certain John the Collector saved her, she is almost completely paralyzed and does not remember anything from her past. With each passing day, the girl's strength will return, and with them the terrible truth will come: her new appearance, a terrifying past, and what John the Collector saved her for ...

David Eberhard. Children in power

Shocking sci-pop from famed Swedish psychiatrist David Eberhard. The book "Children in Power" warns: we raise little tyrants who control us. The author talks about the monstrous fruits of a liberal upbringing and encourages parents to tighten the screws. The book has become one of the most discussed in Europe. Everyone has somehow gotten used to a completely different rhetoric in recent years, but here it is ... Yes, even from the father of six children.

Margaret Atwood. Witch Spawn (21st Century Shakespeare series)

Shakespeare of the 21st Century is the best of Shakespeare's plays retelling by the best contemporary prose writers. The series will include novels written by Ann Tyler, Yu Nösbe, Gillian Flynn and other stars. It opens with Booker-winning Witchspawn by Margaret Atwood, a novel based on Shakespeare's The Tempest.

The book comes out at the end of February in Eksmo.

Elena Ferrante. History of the new name

While the whole world is struggling to investigate and put forward versions of who is hiding behind the pseudonym of Elena Ferrante, this super-successful Italian writer continues to break circulation records.

If you have already read the first part of the Neapolitan quartet "My Brilliant Friend" and now cannot wait for the continuation, rejoice: it will not be long before the release of the second volume, which will be called "The History of a New Name". They promise that the book will appear in stores in early March.

All the same Naples in the middle of the 20th century. All the same two friends in the center of the story. Only now they are not two poor girls fighting for their dreams, but two young women. Lila is the wife of the prosperous Stefano Carracci: she does not need anything and her main task is to give birth to her husband an heir. Lena continues to study and even enters the lyceum, but her own life seems dull to her compared to the one that her friend leads. Both are ready to wave without looking ...

Mikhail Zygar. The empire must die

Journalist and political writer Mikhail Zygar, whose book “All the Kremlin’s Army” about the latest Russian history has become a bestseller not only in the country, but also far beyond its borders, promises a new hit. This time he took up a historical essay. The theme of the new book, entitled The Empire Must Die, is the 1917 revolution. “I have always been interested in understanding this period, and now is the time to deal with it,” says Zygar.

Mikhail, presumably, has plenty of material for writing thanks to the site project1917.ru, which he maintains. It seems that it was on these blanks that a book about the history of an empire that died a hundred years ago was created.

Zakhar Prilepin. Yesenin

Zakhar Prilepin's book about Sergei Yesenin will be published in the legendary ZhZL series of the Young Guard publishing house. Prilepin says about the poet: “One of the great mysteries of his gift - describing all this heavy, suicidal, destructive, unbearable, Garshin spiritual devastation - when “the soul passes like youth and like love” - at the same time he gives a feeling of great light, warmth , and, yes, the divine presence, and, yes, the divine sight. "In the photo on the right, on the left - Sergey Shnurov). The text is not entirely original - it is based on Semelyak's previous book about the same band, published 10 years ago. But at least a third of the new material is promised: tales, stories and curiosities.

Carl Sagan. Billions and billions. Reflections on life and death at the turn of the millennium

In 2017, three books by the great astrophysicist and astronomer Carl Sagan will be published in Russian at once: “Billions and Billions. Reflections on Life and Death at the Threshold of the Millennium”, “Brock's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science”, and the book “The Varieties of Scientific Experience. A Personal Perspective on the Search for God.

Everything will be published by Alpina Non-Fiction.

Kevin Kelly. Inevitably

In February, Kevin Kelly's book "Inevitable" will be published about 12 technological trends that will completely change our lives in the next 30 years. In general, the process has already begun. The correct understanding and use of new technologies will help you find the right direction in business, study, work - and life in general.

Publishing house "MIF".

And other books that attract attention

Let's briefly mention a number of new books that will be released in 2017 and which, most likely, many fans are looking forward to.

Dmitry Bykov will release the novel "June" about the pre-war years. The prototypes of the heroes were David Samoilov, Tsvetaeva's daughter Alya Efron and Sigismund Krzhizhanovsky.

Boris Akunin publishes two books. This is the third volume of the "Family Album" saga, which will be called "Happy Russia" and will be on sale in February. Plus a collection of sketches "The life of wonderful people and animals."

Closer to autumn, new novels are promised by Dina Rubina, Viktor Pelevin, Andrey Gelasimov, Alexander Snegirev. The names are still unknown. There is a chance that at the same time there will be a new long-awaited novel from the winner of the Russian Booker Olga Slavnikova, a book about political correctness. The writer's husband confirmed on his Facebook page that the work on the book had been completed and the manuscript had been sent to the publisher. Psychologist Lyudmila Petranovskaya is releasing a new book, and the editors of Elena Shubina will please with the collection “To Live in St. Petersburg”.

Ayn Rand's "Ideal", which has not been published before, has already been released, a new Julian Barnes, "Tarantula" by fresh Nobel laureate Bob Dylan, "Confessions of a son of the century" by Begbeder are promised.

Another useful non-fiction novelty is the book "Hunting for a simpleton" from Nobel Prize winners in economics George Akerlof and Robert Schiller about how sellers of goods and services manipulate buyers.