Rating of the best books 2013-2014 Humorous fiction, fantasy: ranking of the best books

They said that the theater would die with the advent of television, and books after the invention of cinema. But the prediction turned out to be a mistake. Formats and methods of publication are changing, but the desire of mankind for knowledge and relaxation does not quench. And this can only be provided by workshop literature.

This article will give a rating of the best books in a variety of genres, as well as a list of best sellers for 2013 and 2014. Read on - and you will get acquainted with the best examples of works that were released recently.

Reading culture

Since ancient times, people have been fond of traveling to the magical world of fantasy. Today, the easiest way to do this is through television or computer games. However, reading is still not less popular.

Next will be a ranking of the best books in a variety of genres, as well as the top bestsellers over the past two years.

Best Sellers 2013

In this article we will talk about books on the Russian market, therefore, these statistics concern the products of the main national publishers and leading stores in the country.

So, the ranking of the best books of 2013 opens the famous Dan Brown’s novel entitled “Inferno”. In it, the action takes place in Florence. The highlight of the plot is Langdon's insight into the mystery of the divine comedy symbolism.

No less popular was the continuation of the story “Bury Me Behind the Baseboard”. In the second book, Sanaev invites readers to survive the period of growing up and becoming a person, along with the nineteen-year-old gouging and the Soviet "golden youth."

The rating of the best books for 2013 in Russia by Marinina’s work “Fight of Tigers in the Valley” continues. In this detective, the young detective Stashis, who studied under the famous Kamenskaya, will follow the trail of the killer. In addition to amazing riddles, you will get acquainted with the basics of jewelry craftsmanship here.

No less popular was the first "adult" novel by the author of Harry Potter stories. "A random vacancy" has become a terrific parody of a classic English detective story. Although most critics call the genre a social novel.

Concludes our five best-selling books of 2013 in Russia, the Batman Apollo novel. This is a work of the popular Victor Pelevin. In the blockbuster, you will again meet Ober-Vergil Ramu and enter into a confrontation with vampires.

Best Sellers 2014

When talking about last year, it is worth noting foreign bestsellers. So, the rating of the best books of 2014 opens the erotic novel by E. L. James, “Fifty Shades of Gray.” Here, readers will meet with the scandalous history of sexual relations between an entrepreneur and a university graduate. The novel was sold in more than thirty million pieces.

Next is the family saga of Dina Rubina. In it you will get acquainted with the history of several generations of residents of Alma-Ata and Odessa. Here readers can plunge into the detective intricacies of the plot and espionage twists and turns of the twentieth century. The work is called "Russian Canary".

In third place is the novel by Zakhar Prilepin "The Abode." This man is the finalist of the Russian Booker, and his work tells about prisoners in the elephant (camp on Solovki).

Next comes John Green and his tragic love story “Blame the Stars.” Do not expect a Hollywood happy end or something happy in the end. This is the final excerpt from the life of a teenager who has cancer. But a few happy months at the end allow you to take a different look at the eternal questions of life, death and love.

Completing our ranking of the best books of 2014, a collection of Boris Akunin's “Fiery Finger”. In it, readers can plunge into the mysterious life of Kievan Rus.

The most “piercing” works

An equally interesting selection also applies to the most emotional books. After reading them, insomnia and long hours of reflection are guaranteed.

So, the first work is Kozlov’s novel “War”. In it you will get acquainted with a stereoscopic narrative that touches part of our history. In reality, a slightly similar situation has developed with the "Far Eastern partisans." However, in this novel, everything is pure fiction.

Following are Sorokin's short stories entitled Telluria. This is pop metaphysics and a very poisonous and caustic satire about the near future of Russia.

Non-fiction of Karina Dobrotvorskaya will make you look from a completely different angle on the relationship of time. In “Blockade Girls” you will meet with Leningrad during the years of World War II.

Oleg Postnov’s mystical novel “Fear” tells of otherworldly things in everyday reality. Here you will not directly encounter modern glamorous vampires and werewolves. But the subtle trail of mysticism will leave a trace in your thoughts for a long time.

And finally, the heartbreaking work of Joan Didion. In "Blue Nights" you will meet with an unexpected side of American reality, which is not customary to talk about in public.

Children's literature

Next, we give a rating of the best books for children. Nowadays, these will mainly be works of the fantasy genre, but there are several surprises awaiting you.

So, in the first place is the bestseller “Watchmakers. Hourly battle. " Here Natalia Shcherba talks about the adventures of Fesh and Vasilisa, who are forced to save the throne of Time. This is the final book in the trilogy, therefore, anyone who is interested in answers to the intriguing questions of the previous parts, the novel is required to be read.

You will laugh, but in second place is the "Primer" by Nadezhda Zhukova. When compiling it, the thirty-year experience of speech therapy practice was taken into account. Thus, while learning, children will immediately grasp the basics of reading techniques as quickly as possible. The method consists in the fact that the main attention is paid not to letters, but to syllables.

Next is Petson's Christmas. In this amazing tale, little readers will meet two friends - Findus and Petson. But out of luck, one of them is in trouble. What way out of this situation will they find? You will learn the answer from the story of Sven Nurdkvist.

Fantasy

Now we will list some of the best fantasy books. The rating is compiled based on the preferences of readers, which they express by voting.

So, the list begins with a collection of Max Fry’s short stories “Tales of Old Vilnius”. Here you can stroll through the narrow streets of the Baltic city, get acquainted with the most unexpected legends that are selected in the form of excursion routes.

Further, oddly enough, there are several books by Guy Julius Orlovsky (pseudonym Yuri Nikitin). In this series, readers will meet Richard Long Hands. After reading fifty fantasy novels, only thirteen years later did the public know who was hiding behind a pseudonym.

Next comes the continuation of a series of books by two bloggers - Catherine Couti and Elena Klemm. The novel is called The Conspiracy of Ghosts. If we consider that the authors have experience in such genres as fantasy, love affairs and non-fiction, it becomes clear in general terms what will be discussed.

These are far from all the best fantasy books. The rating can be continued with hundreds of different works by Russian and foreign authors. Read and enjoy.

Humorous

No less than classic fantasy, humorous fiction is valued today . The ranking of the best books of this genre will be given below.

Opens the selection, no doubt, Sir Terry Pratchett. The writer is knighted by the Queen of Great Britain and has a wealth of experience. The total number of his books is estimated at fifty million. Today (due to progressive Alzheimer's disease) he is negotiating with Switzerland about euthanasia.

The most famous series in his work are books about the Flat World.
Further, it is worth mentioning our compatriot - Olga Gromyko. She is known for works in the genre of humorous fantasy. The most famous are the following cycles - “Profession: Witch”, “Year of the Rat”, “Cosmobioluhi”.

Unfortunately, such a genre as humorous fiction is not popular today. The rating of the best books lists precisely fantasy works.

Finishes our top three Russian writer Andrei Belyanin. He also published several cycles, the most famous of which are The Secret Investigation of King Gorokh and Baghdad the Thief. For personal reasons, the author stopped writing and today is not published.

About love

This feeling is considered fundamental in our lives. Proponents of modern religions perceive it as a physical manifestation of God. Everyone is looking for, but only a few find, the rest have to be content with crumbs.

Of course, now we give a brief rating of the best books about love. So, the following works are included in the top three.

Opens the list Jojo Moyes novel "See You", which hit the bestsellers of the New York Times and Amazon. About seven hundred thousand copies were sold. This is a love story between a successful businessman forever confined to a wheelchair and a former waitress who now works as his caregiver.

The daughter of the Prime Minister of Ireland continues to delight fans with new products. In "Girl in the Mirror," she moved a little away from tender love romance. Now readers have to meet with a reflection of the world of Stephen King in the magical universe of Cecilia Ahern.

The tragic story of the herbalist Arseny was reflected in the novel Laurel by Evgeny Vodolazkin. After the unmarried bride died during childbirth, the guy devoted his whole life to the spiritual path to atone for the sins of his beloved.

Self development

Our next category is those works that, like good wine, are famous for their aging. Today we will describe the best books (2013–2014). The rating we give is an indicator of the popularity of earlier works.

So, no doubt, in the first place is Napoleon Hill, who became the basis for later authors. His work “Think and Grow Rich” helped to realize more than one thousand people.

Next are the books of the world famous Robert Kiyosaki. Millionaire, investor, creator of the game "Rat Race" today in the books teaches the basics of earning on real estate and other capital investments. It’s worth starting with a series called Rich Dad. Poor dad. "

Stephen Covey helps with leadership and personal effectiveness. If you need advice in these areas, the books “The Seven Skills of Highly Effective People” and “Leadership Based on Principles” are a must-read.

Fantasy

Earlier we talked about fantasy. Now the best science fiction will be voiced . Books rated below are not absolute leaders. These are just the preferences of most readers.

So, the rating of science fiction opens Philip Farmer and his novel "Rise from the dust." Here, readers will receive an answer to the entertaining dilemma - what will happen to the planet if all dead people are suddenly resurrected.

Alastair Reynolds with the help of his hero, Dan Silvest, in the distant future saves the Earth from destruction in the "Cosmic Apocalypse." And in The Left Hand of Darkness, Ursula Le Guin will introduce readers to an interesting example of female science fiction.

"I, the robot" by Asimov is considered by many fans to be a masterpiece. And it is not always possible to say about Kurt Vonnegut’s tales that this is the best fantasy. Books rated by publishers are often limited to one firm. Therefore, we take examples from different sources. Nonetheless, Vonnegut's "Sirens of the Titan" is on top of science fiction.

By business

Earlier we mentioned the best humorous books. Rating touched a genre such as fantasy. Now we will talk about serious things. When they talk about money, all kinds of jokes evaporate.

So, the best books (2013–2014). The rating is presented by sales.

Opens a selection of the Zhiligiya manual on the technique of telephone calls. No business can be built without finding new customers and expanding existing bases.

Next is Stelzner’s book on the intricacies of content marketing. After reading it, you will become better versed in issues of attracting customers online.

Closing the top three are two authors at once. Ivanov’s “Free Advertising” and Turgunov’s “Partisan Sales” will help you significantly save your budget when planning your next advertising campaign.

The best e-books of 2013-2014

And finally, we'll talk about the gaining popularity of devices. When traveling, it is easier to carry a library in the form of a thin electronic device, rather than a stack of books.

So, the best e-books (the rating is taken from sales statistics and positive reviews) are as follows: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, PocketBook 623 Touch Lux, Sony Reader PRS-T3.

The reason for their popularity is in the technical specifications, which facilitate and simplify the work with the gadget, as well as the fact that when reading from their screens, your eyes get less tired.

Thus, today we talked about the best works of modern writers in various genres. We got acquainted with the bestsellers of 2013 and 2014, and also learned which e-books deserved special popularity at that time.

Good luck, dear friends! Read, travel, love!