Something everyone should read. The most interesting modern books. Memoirs and biographies

Today it is rare to find truly useful and interesting books on self-development. Sometimes a beautiful cover hides mediocre content. To make it a little easier for you to navigate the diversity of educational literature, we have prepared a review of the 10 latest new products from the end of 2013 - beginning of 2014.

"Emotional intellect. Russian practice". Sergey Shabanov Alena Aleshina

This book is not as popular as its namesake from Daniel Goleman, but it is very useful, informative and focused on Russian practice. Psychology, sociology, NLP, management and many other disciplines are intertwined here to help you understand and manage your own and others’ emotions. In addition, this work is a real textbook that offers various cases, questions, exercises, opinions (including skeptical ones). You can simply read the book in a few evenings, or you can study with it for several weeks - choose for yourself.

The authors of this book, Sergey Shabanov And Alena Aleshinat- successful business trainers of the EQuator company, authors of trainings and programs for managers and leaders. Among their clients are Severstal, SIBUR, MTS, MAGNA Cosma International, Nissan Manufacturing RUS, Danone group of companies in Russia, Yandex.Money, DataArt, OpenWay, Gazpromneft-North-West, Alfa-Bank , SIAB, Uralsib, Vostochny Express Bank, North-West Customs Administration, Swedwood, Yulmart and others. In the book, the owners of the consulting company EQuator talk about the domestic practice of using emotional intelligence in business. Emotional intelligence or EQ is a concept that characterizes a person's ability to recognize, achieve, and generate emotions in a way that promotes thinking, understanding emotions and what they mean, and accordingly managing them in a way that promotes one's emotional and intellectual growth.

I am very glad that I was able to read this book, which perfectly complements the lessons on our website. This book will be especially useful for those who decide to create works of art. This is not a textbook, but rather a collection of metaphorically stories, dialogues, poems and photographs that will allow you to feel the creative spirit of Marina Moskvina.

Book page on the publisher's website.

“Take or give? A new look at the psychology of relationships." Adam Grant

This is another useful book on developmental psychology. The author tries to prove that the desire to help other people to the detriment of one’s own interests, without expecting any rewards, is not only not useless, but, on the contrary, leads people to success. Don't believe me? Read a book.

Book author, Adam Grant- the youngest and most popular professor among students at the Wharton School of Business. He devoted more than ten years of his professional life to studying the psychology of relationships in a variety of structures - from Google to the US Air Force. The authoritative magazine BusinessWeek included Adam Grant in the world's Top 40 professors under 40 years of age.

Book page on the publisher's website.

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Whether the weather is good or bad, there is no nicer and more interesting activity than sitting on a cozy sofa, surrounded by pillows, with a cup of hot tea at hand and, most importantly, a fascinating book before your eyes. We all love a good story, an epic story, a sob story, a story that will pull us into the whirlpool of its events, fascinate us with ornate phrases and make us forget about the real world, real people and real problems for an hour or two, or even for the whole day.

Books give us the chance to experience unprecedented adventures with a wide variety of characters, to experience feelings previously inaccessible to us, to visit unprecedented and sometimes non-existent lands. One book can last you a day or a week, depending on how fast you read it. However, it nevertheless takes a lot of time, and this hobby requires a lot of money. Therefore, every really good book is worth its weight in gold, because it more than pays for all costs, while mediocre or obviously weak literature only spoils the mood and makes you regret the time and money spent on it. We bring you the most interesting books to read that can be purchased on the shelves of our local stores.

Planet Water, Boris Akunin

It's impossible to miss with Akunin. All his books, whether novels or historical essays, captivate you from the very first minutes with their smooth narrative language and fascinating plot. “Planet Water” continues a series of detective novels about the beloved character Erast Fandorin, who during his eventful life managed to uncover many crimes and conspiracies, as well as visit various parts of the planet, including mysterious Japan, where he learned the art of ninjutsu and found a faithful Masu's friend and assistant. However, the funny valet does not play a big role in this book. It consists of three stories, three new adventures of Erast with the corresponding subtitle “The Adventures of Erast Fandorin in the 20th Century.”

Paper Towns, John Green

The author of the piercingly tragic novel “The Fault in Our Stars,” John Green, has already managed to win a whole army of fans. So it's no surprise that Paper Towns was an immediate best-seller and flew off the shelves at record speed. The book tells the story of teenager Q Jacobsen and his mysterious neighbor, Margot Spiegelman, for whom he has had feelings for many years. When one day Margot invites him to take part in a punitive operation against her offenders, Q immediately agrees. But after this enterprise, Margot suddenly disappears, leaving behind only a trail of notes and subtle hints. Like all the most interesting books, “Paper Towns” received a film adaptation, in which the leading role was played by the famous supermodel Cara Delevingne.

Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and his years of wanderings, Haruki Murakami.

Haruki Murakami is without a doubt one of the top 100 authors you need to read at least once in your life. Like most Japanese writers, Murakami gives his books a special philosophical atmosphere, full of thoughts and inner experiences of the hero, whose thoughts you simply cannot tear yourself away from. Every word is a revelation, every event has its own meaning, every detail adds additional meaning to the story. Tsukuru Tazaki is a colorless man whose life one day took a sharp turn and quickly went downhill when all his friends turned their backs on him for no reason. Many years later, the already adult Tsukuru decides to find out exactly when and what exactly went wrong in his life, going first to Nagoya, and later even to distant Finland.

The Martian, Andy Weir

You know you've stumbled upon a worthwhile book when you're greeted with quotes like "Duct tape works anywhere and everywhere. Duct tape is a gift from the gods, it should be worshiped" and "It's not as bad as it seems. I mean, I'm still screwed . Just not that deep." And there are plenty of such pearls in the book. Andy Weir's sci-fi book, which won a film adaptation, does not try to amaze the reader with beautiful speech patterns or cheap action; it takes a completely different course. Mark Watney was left on Mars during the evacuation, presumed dead. Waking up completely alone and without contact with Earth, Mark had no choice but to try to survive on an alien planet, using all the available means in his arsenal.

Shantaram, Gregory David Roberts

Published in Russian in 2010, Shantaram takes pride of place in the list of the top 100 best books of all time. The plot tells the story of an Australian who escaped from prison, a former drug addict and robber. With the help of a false passport and the name Lindsay Ford, he ends up in Bombay, where he begins a completely new life, full of adventures, misadventures and all sorts of difficulties. In the book, the experiences of the main character himself, his thoughts, wise sayings of his friends and, of course, descriptions of an exotic country and its inhabitants are intertwined in an amazing mix. On February 5, the sequel to the book with the intriguing title “Shadow of the Mountain” comes out.

After you, Jojo Moyes

"After You" is a continuation of the novel "Me Before You", telling about the further life of the main character, Lou Clark, after the death of her loved one. Trying to forget about him and open a new page in her life, Lou returns home and finds sympathy and understanding in a psychological support group among the same people who share with her the severity of her situation and her deep experiences. Thanks to them, Lou meets emergency physician Sam Fielding and a mutual understanding arises between them. But despite the sympathy that Lou feels for her new acquaintance, she is still not sure that she can move on and fall in love again. According to the author himself, “After You” is an unplanned book, but Lou’s fate simply did not leave her alone, as, quite likely, many fans of the first book.

The Mysterious Case of Billy Milligan, Daniel Keyes

A master of the psychological novel, author of the late 20th century masterpiece Flowers for Algernon, Daniel Keyes continues to explore the mysteries of the human mind. Based on the story of a very real man, Billy Milligan, who suffered from multiple personality disorder, Keyes created a truly amazing and goosebump-inducing novel about the horror of sharing your body with another consciousness and losing months, even years of your life in oblivion, while someone else, standing at the helm, commits completely unthinkable acts. The main character, like his real-life prototype, was accused of crimes that he did not commit. And until he was arrested, no one even suspected what kind of chaos and what kind of struggle for a place in the sun was going on in Billy Milligan’s head.

The Year We Met, Cecilia Ahern

The queen of sentimental romance, Cecilia Ahern, once again delights her fans with not only a touching love story, but also food for thought. Jessmine, the main character, had everything her heart could desire - a great job, friends and family. But all this changed overnight when she was suddenly fired and left without work for a whole year. However, the girl does not lose heart and takes on all sorts of small chores around the house, takes care of the garden, makes new acquaintances and builds relationships. Jesmine's adventures give you the opportunity to look at your own life from a different angle and learn something new about yourself that you had never suspected before.

All the Light We Cannot See, Anthony Doerr

Reading about war is not easy, writing about war is even more difficult. However, Anthony Doerr took on this task without fear and, after many years of reflection, brought to light The Light We Invisible, which immediately became a bestseller and was awarded a Pulitzer Prize. The plot follows the lives of two completely different characters, a shy German boy and a blind French girl, who, despite the war raging around them, fight for survival and for the right to grow and be happy, while trying to maintain their humanity and not lose loved ones.

The Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins

A gripping detective thriller by former journalist Paula Hawkins, it immediately gained great popularity upon release and held a leading position on The New York Times bestseller list for 14 weeks. Rachel often watches from the train window one seemingly painfully perfect family, husband and wife, whom she named Jess and Jason. But one day the beautiful picture is shattered when Rachel notices something shocking while driving by, after which Jess disappears. Rachel is confident she can find out what happened to Jess, but isn't sure if she should interfere in someone else's life.

We hasten to remind you that these are not all the interesting books to read that you can purchase. These are just a few suggestions based on the best seller list at local stores. Don’t be afraid to experiment and perhaps, unexpectedly for yourself, you will greatly expand your horizons and learn something new about yourself.

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