February 23: books that you can give a man

“Sixth Watch”, Sergei Lukyanenko

In the new and latest book about Anton Gorodetsky, beloved by everyone, Sergey Lukyanenko does not deviate from the style of previous works. Fans of the writer’s work will appreciate the dynamic plot, the intrigue that he managed to keep throughout the story, and will be able to plunge into a whirlwind of adventure along with their favorite characters. The first book in the Night Watch series was written back in 1998, but the story of the confrontation between Good and Evil is still relevant.

“Silkworm”, Robert Galbraith

Under the pseudonym “Robert Galbraith” hides the beloved author of the Harry Potter novels – JK Rowling. This is her second book about private detective Cormoran Strike. This time, the detective, together with his partner Robin Ellacott, goes in search of the missing writer, with whom his new scandalous novel also disappeared. Fans of classic detective stories will appreciate the work of the writer – “The Silkworm” is written in the best traditions of the detective genre.

Abode, Zakhar Prilepin

Zakhar Prilepin is one of the most popular contemporary Russian writers and a two-time Big Book Award finalist. In his new novel, he tells about the life of convicts in a camp on Solovetsky Island in the late 1920s. Each chapter introduces the reader to a new hero, showing a vivid picture of the fate and lives and the tragedy of all mankind. The plot of the work is supported by historical data, and therefore has a rich factual content.

Yoburg, Alexey Ivanov

Joburg is a city that is not on the map. It appeared in the turning point for the country in the 90s and absorbed the features of the Soviet Sverdlovsk and modern Yekaterinburg. In the novel by Alexei Ivanov, you will learn about the people who live in this city: the book has collected 100 short stories, sketches about Yoburg and its inhabitants. Simple language, real stories and bright characters – in many heroes you can recognize yourself and your friends.

“Farewell to Illusions”, Vladimir Pozner

Fans of autobiographical novels will definitely like the book by Vladimir Pozner. It was written and published over 20 years ago in the United States with the subtitle “The Outstanding Life and Controversial Views of a Leading Soviet TV Commentator.” Only two years ago, the Russian reader got access to this sincere story about the author’s personal experiences, his life’s vicissitudes and memories of the Soviet era. The fascinating fate of a man who was born in France, lived in America and Germany, but gave the best years to his native Russia will not leave you indifferent.

“Future”, Dmitry Glukhovsky

The book is written in the now popular genre of the utopian novel: the action takes place in the European world of immortal people. The image of the future leaves much to be desired: society has lost the concepts of morality and honor, the life incentive of people who are doomed to live forever has disappeared, wars and chaos reign around. The author very believably talks about the difficulties of life in this utopian world on behalf of the protagonist. Reflections on the eternal deserve special attention: life and death, love and hate, pain and fear.

“Love for three zuckerbrins”, Viktor Pelevin

Genre: novel
Pelevin wrote his new novel in his usual genre and touched upon the topics of modern society, its values ​​and fears. The author talks about information slavery, the limits that people create for themselves under pressure from others, tolerance, the cult of consumption and political instability. Pelevin writes in the first person about the most pressing problems, and his sharp interpretation cannot but interest the modern reader.

The Martian, Andy Weier

Both the cinema and the literary world are now experiencing a new upsurge of interest in the theme of space. In the novel by Andy Weier, a modern science fiction writer, the story of one man who was left all alone, abandoned by his team, on the mysterious Red Planet Mars unfolds. The protagonist desperately clings to life and tries to figure out a way to get back to Earth. The novel is filled with philosophical reflections, exciting scientific theories, details and healthy humor.

“Get out of your comfort zone. Change your life. 21 Methods for Improving Personal Effectiveness by Brian Tracy

The author of the book has already written more than 60 books on the psychology of success, including Motivation, Get Out of Your Comfort Zone. Change your life”, “Delegation and management”. This work of the author is an absolute bestseller: it has been translated into 40 languages ​​and published in a total circulation of more than 1,200,000 copies. In this book, you’ll learn how to get more done in less time and cope with stress-free life. According to Tracy, the main problem of a person is the eternal desire to be in a comfort zone, which prevents one from achieving success and being effective.

“Number 1. How to be the best at what you do”, Igor Mann

The new book of the most famous marketer in Russia will not leave indifferent any person who strives for self-improvement. If you have a goal, but don’t know what steps are needed to achieve it, this book will help you build a clear plan and achieve what you want in the shortest possible time. This book is full of practical advice based on personal experience, real life examples, action plans, which are indispensable for those who are ready to take action and change their lives for the better.

“45 manager tattoos. Rules of the Russian leader, Maxim Batyrev

Genre: business
A lifelong path to success – this is how you can call the book of Maxim Batyrev. The author will teach you in the smallest detail and from the first person how to act correctly in a given situation, how to treat colleagues and subordinates, how to set tasks for others and solve your own if you want to be the first in everything. These simple and vivid truths, according to the author, should always be in the head of a successful manager as the main guidelines. In each chapter, you will learn about what you should and should not do, you will be able to learn from other people’s mistakes and understand how to avoid them in the future, and competently make plans for life.

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