Top 10 Books by Contemporary Authors

We bring to your attention a rating of the best, in our opinion, books of modern authors. The selection includes works by Russian and foreign writers who have found the maximum response from readers. Each edition has a large number of positive recommendations, and regardless of the genre, it is worthy of the attention of book lovers.

The best books of Russian authors

5 Chapaev and Void

The category of the rating of the best books of modern Russian authors begins the prose of Viktor Pelevin "Chapaev and Void".The writer is recognized as the most popular and mysterious among contemporary writers; he is included by French Magazine experts in the list of 1000 most significant cultural figures of our time. Each of his works, not excluding the selected one, is a masterpiece.

As for the book itself, it leaves an ambiguous impression. The plot confuses with its mystical component, strikes with an interesting and well-developed storyline and makes you want to continue watching the characters. According to the author's fans, this work is the most lively, inspirational and bright, it is from him that you should start acquaintance with Pelevin's work.

4 laurel

This novel describes the tragic life story of a medieval doctor who failed to save a loved one and, having taken a vow, went around the world to provide disinterested help to those in need. This is not historical prose, despite its apparent direction at first glance. The author used the intonations of ancient Russian texts to give a special flavor to the prose.

Here is not only the feat of a healer who nurses the sick with the most terrible ailments. This is a novel about the mental anguish of a man who is trying to come to terms with the loss. In 2013, Lavr received two awards at once - the Big Book and Yasnaya Polyana. As readers write in reviews, this book is about the most important things: faith, time, love and self-sacrifice. She deservedly entered the rating of the best modern Russian books.

3 green tent

This is a work for those who love prose with a historical bias.But it should be understood that real events here are closely intertwined with the fiction of a modern Russian author. A novel about love, destinies and characters of various people who happened to live in the same era. Everyone coped with joys and hardships in their own way, as best they could.

The work contains not only an ideological and moral message, emotional painting is clearly presented here, as a unique ability of the author. Ulitskaya has an armor-piercing irony that captivates the reader and makes a very serious work easier, and in some episodes even comical. The book has been translated into dozens of languages ​​and is loved by readers all over the world.

2 Patrols

This is a unique book that contains all the "Patrols" by Sergei Lukyanenko. Fans of the legendary saga greeted the publication with great joy, as it presents the fascinating story of Anton Gorodetsky and his entourage from the first to the last word. The collection will be an excellent gift for fans of the film adaptation and the work of the modern Russian author.

It should be noted that the book is worth reading for everyone who has watched the blockbuster, as it gives a broader idea of ​​the events and allows you to form your own, not imposed by the director, impression. In addition, the content is somewhat different from the film adaptation. The only thing worth considering is that the publication is non-standard, it is distinguished by its large size and considerable weight (after all, four "Patrols" at once). Take it, for example, on a trip will not work.

1 The Adventures of Erast Fandorin

The adventures of Erast Petrovich Fandorin were presented to readers by the notorious Russian author Boris Akunin in 12 volumes. This is a series of gripping stories that literally won't let you go until the very last page. Many people in their reviews note that they read every book until late at night, unable to stop.

It is worth noting that plot parallels can be traced in each edition of the cycle, and if you have a desire to take one of the volumes for reading and stop there, then this is unlikely to happen. "The Adventures of Erast Fandorin" is a light and fascinating detective story that completely captures the reader's attention. He deservedly took a leading position in the category of the best contemporary Russian works of our rating.

The best books of contemporary foreign authors

5 Tablets of fate

The category of the best books by modern foreign authors begins with Sebastian Barry's prose "Tablets of Fate". These are two stories, reflected in the diaries of completely different people, but intertwined in a tangled knot. Two fates: a doctor in a psychiatric hospital and his elderly patient. The latter retained a clarity of mind and an excellent memory, despite being in the institution for many years.

The book does not have a cheerful plot; moreover, all readers note that the work is rather sad and often heavy. However, it has a special beauty. Each hero, immersed in their own pains and sufferings, making a difficult choice, understands that everything will definitely be fine, as much as possible in the current situation.

4 The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games by Susan Collins is another story where the publication is many times superior to the sensational film adaptation. Those who have watched the film and read the book admit that the latter is much more impressive, allows you to take a fresh look at the events presented, draw your own conclusions and form your own point of view. Fiery Katniss fascinates with her courage, courage and devotion to loved ones.

According to readers, the book evokes much more emotions and allows you to dive deeper into the history of the districts. The book grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go until the end. The publication will be a great gift for fans of the work of foreign author Susan Collins and fans of the series, as it includes all three parts of the saga at once.

3 The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code is Dan Brown's best book, according to both critics and readers. It has become one of the most popular contemporary works worldwide. And soon after the publication it was filmed and gained even greater fame. The story also has not only a detective story, but also a thin mystical line.

Lost Christian shrines are able to give the finder unimaginable power and unlimited power. A secret code hidden in the works of the greatest artist can help in the search. The story is well written and very dynamic. According to many, the book is much more interesting than the film adaptation of the same name.Therefore, we advise you to definitely purchase and read, the story has worthily taken a place in the ranking of the best foreign among modern works.

2 thirteenth tale

"The Thirteenth Tale" is a story that won the hearts of many. In it, many secrets and dark stories are intertwined into one, linking not only generations, but also the fates of different families. According to reviews of different readers, the work is able to captivate and amaze to the core. And the unexpected denouement makes you wonder if we know our loved ones as well as we think?

The work "The Thirteenth Tale" by Diana Setterfield deservedly took its place among worthy representatives of the detective genre. This is a poignant story about people, loss and the price they pay when they try to escape their fate. We strongly recommend it for reading to all lovers of near-mystical detective stories.

1 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the first book in Stieg Larsson's masterpiece trilogy. According to readers, this writer has become one of the best in the detective genre, and the current work is the most successful of all. It has everything that is inherent in the classics of the Scandinavian detective story: a gloomy and bewitching plot, skeletons in the closet, a long and mysterious family history, a poignant drama.

Lisbeth Salander, the main character of the work, arouses not only interest and sympathy, but also boundless sympathy.She is a woman of a brilliant mind, able to stand up for herself and distinguished by independence. The reader is immersed in history so deeply that he practically becomes an invisible participant in it. The book is definitely worth reading.

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The Adventures of Erast Fandorin

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green tent

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Chapaev and Void

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thirteenth tale

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The Hunger Games

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