Vacation is a wonderful time to relax your body and soul. By the way, nothing contributes to a good rest, like reading an interesting book under the gentle rays of the sun and the measured whisper of waves.

Today we made Top 10 best books to read on vacation. The top ten includes a variety of books, but each of them is ideal as a holiday reading.

10. M. Binchi “Italian Lessons”

In the story, eight previously completely unfamiliar people miraculously get together, attending Italian classes in one of the Dublin schools. The Binchi book has traditionally become bestsellers thanks to its captivating storyline and excellent syllable.

9. A. Christie "Murder on the Golf Course"

Not the most popular detective Agatha Christie, meanwhile, has a fascinating storyline. As usual, the finale of the story is completely unexpected and guessing who the killer is is only possible for the incomparable Hercule Poirot.

8. F.S. Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby

More recently, the novel was filmed, which undoubtedly spurred the interest of readers in the original source. And no matter how excellent the film was made, he could not convey the excellent syllable and the magnificent Fitzgerald style.

7. S. Maugham "Razor Point"

Classics, but classics are light and elegant. The picture of the life of the intelligentsia between the World Wars was written truthfully, vitally and very beautifully. Many of the described types are often found today.

6. D. Rubin "Russian canary"

A real family saga, the main connecting link in which is a canary named Zheltukhin. The two volumes of the novel describe the fate of two families from Alma-Ata and Odessa. The book contains many descriptions of different places - apple orchards, a communal apartment, a Viennese cafe.

5. T. Weiner “The CIA. True story"

The book is written by a Pulitzer Prize laureate. The work was based on hundreds of archival documents, numerous interviews with veterans, acting agents, as well as former CIA leaders.

4. I. Rankin “Tic-tac-toe”

Rankin's novels are a magnificent British detective with a unique Scottish accent. The main character is detective John Rebus, who takes on the key to any, even the most complex crime.

3. C. Ferguson “Stephen Hawking: Life and Science”

In search of an answer to the question "What to read on vacation?" An ideal option may be the biography of an extraordinary scientist. Ferguson in his biography of the great astrophysicist focuses not so much on Hawking's scientific discoveries, but on life problems, family, relationships with colleagues.

2. Banks “Pure product. Finding the perfect whiskey "

Banks is a famous author of neo-Gothic novels. And quite unexpectedly, from his pen comes a kind of “mix” of travel notes, traditions of whiskey production and the culture of its use. Naturally, to write about such a drink as whiskey is excellent at the Scot, especially, known for his addiction to the national treasure.

1. G.G. Marquez "One Hundred Years of Solitude"

Far from easy reading, but surprisingly exciting book written in the genre of magical realism. The novel is translated into 35 different languages. It is noteworthy that in the book there are practically no dialogs, as well as direct speech. The plot is based on the story of the Buendía family, the loneliness of which became loneliness. An amazing book about people, describing both the unique look and spirit of Colombia.

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