What to read on an airplane? 8 interesting books for a long trip

An important condition for a great vacation is the right choice of book companions. We tell you about the books that will make any, even the longest journey, interesting and unburdensome.

Kai Bird, Martin Sherwin, “Oppenheimer. The Triumph and Tragedy of the American Prometheus.”

Two researchers, Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin, won the Pulitzer Prize for their book on the biography of Robert Oppenheimer, a prominent American physicist and leader of the Manhattan Project, which created the atomic bomb.

The life of the scientist was full of unexpected turns and dramatic events. Having created the most lethal weapon in the history of mankind, Oppenheimer quickly realized its danger and to the end of his life opposed the creation of the hydrogen bomb and for international control over the spread of nuclear energy. The book is being released in a movie cover ahead of this summer’s premiere of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.

“Oppenheimer. The Triumph and Tragedy of the American Prometheus.”

Toma Piketty, “A Brief History of Equality.”

World-renowned economist Toma Piketty’s work explores issues of inequality in human society: he tells how the concept of social justice has changed over the centuries, why certain groups have been persecuted and oppressed.

Despite the difficult subject matter, this is one of the most optimistic books about human history, as the author shows that with each passing century people are moving closer to a more equitable distribution of income and assets, a reduction in racial and gender inequality, and greater access to health care, education, and civil rights.

“A Brief History of Equality.”

Alain Damasio, “A Horde of Headwinds.”

Damasio has written one of the most important science fiction books in modern French literature; it has been celebrated by critics and enthusiastically received by readers.

The world the author describes is plagued by catastrophic hurricanes. It is believed that there is a place where a deadly wind with an inscrutable intelligence originates. A horde – a squad of explorers, warriors, and healers – is sent to find this point. Their goal is to stop the wind, which destroys all living things. But they have almost no chance to reach the cherished goal alive.

“The Horde of the Headwind”

Georgy Vladimov, “Three Minutes of Silence.”

The novel, which became the basis for the script of Boris Khlebnikov’s movie “Snowbird”, was written by Georgy Vladimov back in the distant 1969, after he was a sailor crossed three oceans on a fishing boat.

The story described in the novel is about man’s confrontation with nature, other people and himself. The book will not leave anyone indifferent and will find a response from everyone. While the storm rages overboard, the heroes of this story are looking for answers to the main questions in their lives.

“Three Minutes of Silence”

Andrei Podshibyakin, “The Last Day of Summer.”

Andrei Podshibyakin’s novel is both an istern about the 90s of the last century, and a thriller in the spirit of Stephen King, and a pinchingly sad story of growing up, the last summer of childhood.

Four teenagers are busy with their own affairs, someone is trying to defend the truth in front of a strict teacher, someone is in love… But it is they who are destined to spend in their native Rostov ancient evil, which lurks deep underground, under the mounds. The rights to the screen adaptation have already been bought out, soon we will be waiting for the series, but for now you need to have time to read the original story.

“The Last Day of Summer”

John Grisham, “The Boys from Biloxi.”

Every book by John Grisham, the author of the bestsellers “Time to Kill”, “The Firm” and “The Client”, is doomed to success, and this novelty was no exception. This legal thriller is already called the most exciting novel Grisham.

Two influential families from the city of Biloxi many years ago entered the warpath. One of them heads a crime syndicate, the other defends the law. The new generation of the two clans is determined – someone alone must remain in charge in this town. A great book for fans of Grisham’s work and detective stories.

“The Boys from Biloxi.”

Klim Shipenko, “Game Master: Working Techniques for Actors and Directors.”

Director of the brightest movie hits of recent years, the films “Text”, “Holop” and “Challenge”, Klim Shipenko in his book shares the secrets of acting techniques and methods of famous masters of cinema. The author studied acting with Hollywood guru Salo Dano, successfully works in the movie. He has something to tell someone who dreams of a creative career or just wants to immerse himself in the magic that happens in front of the camera.

For each chapter Klim Shipenko has compiled a list of movies that he strongly recommends to watch to get into the theme. The author tells how to work with text, manage the shooting process, respond to criticism and cope with burnout – everything is vivid and interesting.

“Game Master: Working Techniques for Actors and Directors”

Kirill Privalov, “Criminology: the history of the most famous crimes.”

Writer, journalist, author of the bestseller “Poisons. A Complete History” in his new work describes the most famous criminals in human history, as well as in mythology and religion. Cain Who Killed Abel. Lord Vlad Dracula. The anarchist Japon Bear. The couple Bonnie and Clyde. Mafiosi, serial killers, robbers …

Kirill Privalov presents a vivid gallery of portraits of egregious villains and describes their lives, as well as stories of investigations of their crimes with the participation of talented detectives. This book is also about the confrontation between good and evil, criminals and those who stand on the side of law and justice.

“Criminology: the history of the most famous crimes”