What do American students read?

America is on the list of the 30 most readable countries in the world, and it is precisely the tastes of Americans that often determine whether a particular work will become a new best seller. Love and interest in books is instilled here from school and is cultivated in every possible way at universities, so it is not surprising that American students read a lot and try to keep abreast of all literary novelties!

What is American youth reading today? What books in English deserve your attention?

Rooster Bar, John Grisham

This year, one of the best-selling authors in the world, John Grisham, who became famous in the genre of "legal thrillers", again pleased his readers with a new novel, which has already become a bestseller.

The plot of “Rooster Bar” revolves around the story of three law school students caught up in a fraudulent scheme, part of which is their own alma mater. What will young lawyers do? Accept or confront their school? No wonder students all over America are already reading this exciting novel!

Origin, Dan Brown

In the new fifth part of a series of books about Harvard professor Robert Langdon, Dan Brown again sent his hero on a journey whose events this time take place in Spain.

The Origin has everything from Gaudi’s masterpieces and pictorial sketches to intellectual dilemmas and intricacies in interpersonal relationships. In a word, all that we love Dan Brown for! Finally, the author could not ignore the current issues of the development of artificial intelligence, as well as the eternal opposition of science and religion.

Leonardo da Vinci, Walter Isaacson

Walter Isaacson is a recognized master of biographical novels, who on the pages of his books has already told the world about unknown facts from the life of Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin and many others. It was his work that formed the basis of the recently released National Geographic series "Genius", in which the role of Einstein brilliantly played by Jeffrey Rush.

A similar fate awaits the author’s new work “Leonardo da Vinci: Biography”, which will be used to film the film with Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role. In the meantime, the whole world is enjoying the published book and learning more about the genius of da Vinci. On the pages of the work, Isaacson explained the unusual properties of the crystal ball in the hand of Jesus Christ in the painting “Savior of the World” by Leonardo, and this is only one of the secrets of the master that this book will reveal to you.

"The Handmaid's Tale", Margaret Atwood

Quite rarely, literary works are at the peak of popularity and cause a stir many years after the first publication, but it was such a fate befell the "Tale of the Handmaid" of the Canadian writer Margaret Atwood.

This year, 32 years after publication, the novel was filmed in the eponymous series, which collected four Emmy awards and thousands of fans in front of screens around the world. Following the series, the book became a bestseller, incredibly popular among young people. Not surprising, because in this case the book and the series are in no way inferior to each other! In addition, the topics raised in the book are relevant today. These are feminism, gender inequality, and moral aspects of totalitarianism, and the value of various manifestations of democracy, and, finally, personal experiences of a person who is completely or partially deprived of freedom of choice. The dystopia Margaret Atwood found a response in the hearts of thousands of people. Perhaps for you it will become a reference book?

Twin Peaks: The Final Dossier, Mark Frost

Another example of how literature and cinema go hand in hand these days is the popularity of the latest Twin Peaks book by Mark Frost, Twin Peaks: The Final Dossier.

The new book tells about the events that occurred with key characters over 25 years, sharing the second and third seasons of the same series. Needless to say, a lot of long-awaited details await on the pages of the work of loyal fans!

"Two Kinds of Truth", Michael Connelly

Love real modern detectives? Then you will definitely like the new literary thriller of Michael Connelly from his famous series of books about detective Harry Bosch.

In each book of the writer, his main character plunges into an investigation of a new case, and this time Bosch will investigate the murder of a young pharmacist from San Fernando. And, believe me, in his investigation he will come to completely unexpected and intriguing conclusions.

“Blueprint to Business: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Taking Action, Committing to the Grind, and Doing the Things That Most People Won't,” Michael Alden

It is no secret that business and entrepreneurship are on the list of the most popular disciplines in foreign universities. That is why all kinds of startup guides and books on doing business are especially popular among students. However, not all of them are worthy of attention.

Michael Alden’s new book, already a bestseller, is an exception. Discarding the pink glasses, Alden talks about the realities of the business world and in an unobtrusive manner gives valuable practical advice. From the development of business strategies to advertising and schemes to circumvent competitors, the author covers many topics on the pages of this book. Most importantly, he incredibly motivates his readers. Not for nothing, this book has already entered the list of "must-read" for young entrepreneurs!

Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich

Among students who prefer light entertainment reading after a hard school day, the books of an American by Janet Ivanovich are always popular.

Another novel by the writer about the adventures of her beloved heroine Stephanie Plum, hunters of escaped bail criminals, is an entertaining, fun and sparkling work, on the pages of which you will meet new characters, a meeting with already familiar characters and, of course, a lot of humor .

Turtles All the Way Down, John Green

John Green has long earned a reputation as an author, certainly close to the younger generation. Green, who in his own experience knows about the struggle against obsessive thoughts and phobias, in his works raises the topic of internal conflicts that each of us encounters in our teens and then in our students.

The book “Turtles in Descending Order,” which the writer’s fans have been waiting for 5 years, tells the story of a girl named Aza, who suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder, but continues to dream and go to her goals. This is a story of friendship and love, in which everyone can find something close and understandable for themselves.

"Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit", Chris Matthews

Americans are interested and proud of their history, because standing historical books in this country are scattered from store shelves like hot cakes!

Recognized Kennedy clan history expert Chris Matthews introduced this fall a new book dedicated to Robert Kennedy, one of the most controversial figures in the famous family. In this book, the author analyzes the life and personality of Robert Kennedy, who was always in the shadow of his older brother, and opens it from a new perspective. If you are interested in the history and politics of the 20th century, you should definitely pay attention to this biography.