Despite the fact that the year 2018 is already behind, he managed to please the readers with a large number of new books. Among them are real masterpieces that are worth reading. Below are the top 10 best books in 2018. The rating was made on the basis of reader reviews and ratings of reputable online resources. Each book is a new world and an unusual look at familiar things. Works make you think and reconsider their views on some things.
“My Imperfect Life” by Sophie Kinsella
A girl named Kat is an active member of social networks. She appears before the Internet community as a cheerful person with an interesting colorful life. She regularly confirms all this with a large number of photos and posts on Instagram. It seems that she is not at all inclined to hide anything from others. But this is only an illusion. The real Kat suffers from loneliness. Her image is fiction. The book will allow the reader to laugh and mourn along with the heroine and realize that real life should not be hidden under the shells of external brilliance.
“Thirst” by Yu Nesbe
In the new book "Thirst" the reader again meets with Detective Harry. The hero has changed significantly. He accepted the reality - the world around him is cruel and cunning. This fact largely prompted him to return to work in the police in his hometown. A new business is the search for a serial killer maniac. The villain finds his victims on the acquaintance site, which makes it easier for him to meet them. In the course of history it becomes clear that this is not an ordinary thing. He was destined to turn the whole life of a detective. The book is intriguing and mesmerizing.
The Chronicles by Bob Dylan
The author of this book is the very talented musician and performer that the whole world is talking about. Now he plays the role of the author. In the book, he shares stories from his life, tells how he took the first steps to the stage, experienced first disappointments and, as a result, achieved worldwide popularity. The work turned out with a touch of American spirit. It feels the taste of this rock and roll. Music lovers will be doubly interested to get this book in your library.
“The Story of Loneliness” by John Boyne
The hero of the book is a Catholic priest. He spends his days wondering why people less and less believe in God. In fact, a lot of space in the hearts and minds of people is occupied by a heartless, cold Internet. He corrupts humanity, forcing him to turn away from morality and holiness. A priest surrounded by all of them sometimes has terrible doubts about whether God really is. Everything falls into place when a clergyman is killed in a church.
"Sisters of the Night" Jennifer McMahon
One terrible night, a simple girl named Amy makes a bloody massacre in a hotel. The girl’s relatives are also under the knife, which makes the events doubly mysterious. Detective Hawk, doing this thing, notices a lot of inconsistencies. Soon Amy herself is found murdered in one of the rooms of the same hotel. Next to the body there is a note with incomprehensible figures 29. The detective is going to find out the truth and understand what these numbers mean.
"Stamp number 2" Cecilia Ahern
The continuation of the best-selling "The Mark" was expected. The author decided to repeat the success and created the work "Stamp number 2". The story revolves around Celestine North. She has to break the pressure of the laws of her native city. At the same time it is necessary not to lose a loved one.
“Loyal, insane, guilty, and a dinner that turned their life around” Liana Moriarty
One of the days became fatal for three married couples with children. They gathered together in the house of one and couples to have fun talking. The kids were busy playing games. Everything was very nice, until a two-year-old girl nearly lost her life by falling into a pool. After this event, the lives of all the participants in the ill-fated picnic change in a mysterious way.
"Girl from Brooklyn" Guillaume Musso
The main characters of the story are young lovers Raphael and Anna. They are happy and ready for the wedding. On the eve of the solemn event, Raphael came up with the idea to learn everything about his future spouse and he asks her to tell her secrets. The girl does not resist and shows her beloved a strange photo. After that, full of fear and shame, the girl runs away. Raphael wants to learn more about his Anna and goes in search of her.
“Winter is near: the medieval world of" Game of Thrones "by Caroline Larrington
The reason for writing the book of Carolyn Larrington is the sensational adaptation of George R. R. Martin's book “A Song of Ice and Fire” titled “The Game of Thrones”. In his book, Larrington wants to reveal the phenomenon of the popularity of the series. Indeed, many now avid fans of the "Games" used to swear that they hate fantasy. The author brings the analogy between the events in the fabulous medieval principalities and real historical facts. She believes that the mythology created by the authors of the “Games of the Throne” is inseparable from the mythology of humanity as a whole. After reading the book to the end, you can be sure that such popularity of the “Games of the Throne” is not at all accidental.
"Narconomics: crime syndicate as a successful business model" Tom Wainwright
The book is intended to illuminate for the layman that criminal financial network, which is enmeshed the entire planet. On the pages of the work of the world seems terrible and harsh, which may well coincide with reality. The book became a bestseller in a short time. A business worth $ 300 billion with a client base of 250 million people has been analyzed. The author sometimes demonstrates inappropriate admiration for the volume and adjustment of the system. Nonetheless, he points to ways to free the economic world from these fetters.
All these books in a short period of time gathered an army of fans. It is no coincidence. The authors vitally describe the events invented by them or tell in detail about the details of real stories. All this attracts more and more people to read. Each of the works deserves attention and at least a one-time reading.
