Self-education is what a person should do every day, not sparing time and effort on it. In the modern world, the development of information technology has reached a peak, so people do not need to put a lot of effort in order to find the necessary information. Previously, when there was no Internet, a person looked for all the answers in books. Many of them were required to read, as they taught the most important thing - life.
The best books of the world
From the large number of printed works ever created by man, it is very difficult to choose those that have earned the title of “Most Popular Reading Books”. A list of such sources of information, however, exists. Some works in it may vary, since the list is created on the basis of a survey of residents of each particular country and the entire globe as a whole. So, one of the leading places is rightfully occupied by the novel “The Master and Margarita” by M. Bulgakov. All educated people are required to read this amazingly temporary work. Another classic work that glorified the Russian writer throughout the world was the novel “War and Peace” by L. Tolstoy. An amazing number of heroes, a unique description of the details and the importance of each image - all this is an epic novel. “Crime and Punishment” is a work of F. Dostoevsky that amazes the reader with its deepest psychology.
What other popular books are there for reading? The list, in fact, can be endless. It includes the “Fathers and Sons” of Turgenev, the “Dead Souls” of Gogol, and the “Les Miserables” of Hugo, and many, many other brilliant works that left an indelible mark on world literature.
A brief summary of the best books
Every educated person should know what popular reading books are . The list for youth is led by a work from the school program "Eugene Onegin." This is the first and only poetry novel in the world. The unique form is not its only distinguishing feature. It affects the size by which the work is written. “Onegin stanza” is a term that describes fragments of 14 lines into which the novel is divided. This book is about the love of Tatyana Larina for Eugene Onegin. The young man rejected the young girl’s love confession, and when he came to his senses, it was already too late: Tatyana was bound by marriage with an unloved person, but with the one to whom “the age will be true.”
An amazing and amazingly touching piece was written by the French author Antoine de Saint-Exupery. The story of The Little Prince is firmly entrenched in the Popular Reading Books ranking. She tops the list for children because it is understandable and accessible to every child, but in this work there is a deep philosophy, which will be useful for adults to meet.
The work, unique in its scale, is “Quiet Don” by M. Sholokhov. The Don writer in great detail managed to recreate the life of the Cossacks, as well as fragments from the military history of Russia. The love line of Aksigny and Gregory is especially vivid. The book tells the incredible story of all-consuming love, which is capable of much.
The best Russian writers
Many are considered the deserved classics of Russian literature : L. Tolstoy, A. Chekhov, M. Dostoevsky, A. Pushkin, M. Bulgakov and other authors whose works are included in the school curriculum. Why are their creations today included in the ranking - the most popular books to read? The list of such works is united by one common criterion: in these novels, stories, short stories and other literary genres , the “eternal” problems of man and society as a whole, dressed in a unique form, are presented.
Why is it so important to read these books? Because, first of all, they are written in the classic Russian language, so to speak, on a “pure” sample of our “native and powerful”. Secondly, reading high-quality literature develops thinking, literacy, the ability to correctly and clearly formulate sentences, build your speech.
The best foreign authors
Of course, you cannot single out someone individually. Among the most sonorous surnames of foreign writers are Hugo, Twain, Shakespeare, Balzac, Dreiser and other prominent writers and playwrights. Their works are regularly included in the category of "Popular reading books." The list of such books is constantly updated with new arrivals in the world literature fund, but the creations of the above-mentioned authors are a classic that must be read. This helps to gain life experience, to become a more interesting interlocutor, to colorize your written and oral speech with vivid epithets and examples.
Books for men
We single out the three most popular books to read. The list for men is headed by: “Treasure Island” by Stevenson, “Portrait of Dorian Gray” by Wilde and “Why Do We Need Men” by Vishnevsky. These works have everything: adventure, pursuit and love. Well, all kinds of confrontations, of course. These books are universal: they are suitable for reading at any age and will open a window into the world of adventures to anyone who looks at their pages. So, “Treasure Island” tells the story of piracy and amazing life vicissitudes of a person who is not related to this illegal craft. The "Portrait of Dorian Gray" should, no doubt, be read by every educated person. “Why do we need men” is a book-psychology, a book-introspection. Very exciting and informative. She is able to open her eyes to many things and actions that people in ordinary life attach not too great importance.
Books for teens
What are some popular books to read? The list for teenagers should include works about their peers so that young people can learn something, feel intimacy and spiritual connection with the characters, better understand them and not repel them. So, “While I'm Alive” by J. Downham is a great story about a cancer-sick girl who managed to love her life, herself and others. This is a book about the struggle for life, that you don’t need to give up, you don’t need to be fenced off from the outside world. Stephen Chbosky wrote a unique work, “It’s good to be quiet.” This, in fact, is a textbook for teenagers: the book tells about the behavior of children at school, relationships with friends, with parents.
Books for women
What else is in the Popular Reading Books category? The list for women begins with the already legendary Twilight saga. The love story of an ordinary girl and an immortal vampire cannot leave anyone indifferent, therefore it is suitable for readers of any age. The incredibly sensual novels of Nicholas Sparks are perfect for women. Many of his works have become extremely popular, which indicates their high quality and sophistication.
Books for children
For children's reading, folk tales are perfect. A child, first of all, should get an idea of the folklore traditions of his native country. Then you should instill in children a love of classical literature. To do this, you can refer to the school curriculum, because in it the list of literature is selected by professionals. It is also necessary to be guided by the opinion and interests of the child himself, so as not to turn reading into something unpleasant. Perhaps interest in literature will not come immediately. Everything really depends on the nature of each child, because all children are unique.