23 best books as a gift
At all times, the book was considered the best gift. And even in our age of all kinds of gadgets, it remains unchanged, as the Russians are recognized as one of the most reading nations in the world. What works should you pay attention to make a truly interesting gift? In our rating we have collected books that it is appropriate to present to a child, a man and a woman for any holiday or just for no reason.
Top books as a gift
| Nomination | a place | Name of product | price |
| The best books as a gift to the child | 1 | Robinson Crusoe | 1 280 ₽ |
| 2 | Alice in Wonderland | 500 ₽ | |
| 3 | Adventures of Tom Sawyer | 690 ₽ | |
| 4 | The Wizard of Oz | 360 ₽ | |
| 5 | The whole world in pictures. The most fun illustrated dictionary | 470 ₽ | |
| 6 | Giant Children's Encyclopedia | 1 187 ₽ | |
| BEST BOOKS AS A GIFT TO A MAN | 1 | Godfather | 230 ₽ |
| 2 | Rejected | 216 ₽ | |
| 3 | Three friends | 190 ₽ | |
| 4 | Snowman | 446 ₽ | |
| 5 | Hard to be god | 142 ₽ | |
| 6 | Rework | 620 ₽ | |
| 7 | Atlas Shrugged | 882 ₽ | |
| 8 | Think and get rich | 640 ₽ | |
| 9 | Purpose. Continuous improvement process | 796 ₽ | |
| 10 | Nude business | 540 ₽ | |
| BEST BOOKS AS A GIFT FOR A WOMAN | 1 | See you | 340 ₽ |
| 2 | Hyugge happiness, or add some magic to your life | 527 ₽ | |
| 3 | Loaned life | 260 ₽ | |
| 4 | Best in me | 140 ₽ | |
| 5 | More expensive than life itself | 385 ₽ | |
| 6 | Tasty year. Recipes for the holiday with or without | 495 ₽ | |
| 7 | Secrets of BOBBY BROWN | 870 ₽ |
The best books as a gift to the child
Robinson Crusoe
Rating: 4.9
Not a single generation of children grew up on the book by Daniel Defoe, and practically everyone together with Robinson and his faithful friend Friday survived in difficult conditions, fought with wild animals and did everything to quickly leave an involuntary imprisonment place. One of the oldest, not lost its popularity the work was published three centuries ago - in 1719.
Defoe created his work, based on real events that occurred with the Scottish sailor. But unlike him, Robinson was able to morally reborn, and not run wild and not lose the human face. 28 years of adventures of the main character will not leave anyone indifferent. The book is recommended for reading to a wide circle of readers, but especially for schoolchildren. It will help you learn to sympathize and experience, confidently move towards your goal, in spite of any, even deadly obstacles.
The next holiday you can please the child and give him a continuation of the first book. The work will appeal to boys who dream of voyages around the globe. But the girls are happy to read the great work of the master, who was able to describe the story of Robinson so vividly and colorfully.
Alice in Wonderland
Rating: 4.8
The book, first published in 1865, still stirs the minds of adults and children. This is not just a fairy tale. Lewis Carroll was able to create one of the best works in the genre of absurdity. It successfully intertwined philosophical and linguistic motifs and allusions. The work resembles a modern fantasy genre.
In the middle of the action - seven-year-old girl Alice. Through the rabbit hole, it falls into an unreal world inhabited by strange creatures. There will be talking caterpillars, lizards, the Cheshire cat, the mythical griffin, the cruel Red Queen and many strange metamorphoses that happened to the girl.In the final, Alice wakes up on the river bank and talks about her wonderful and incomprehensible dream to her sister, who soon also fell asleep and saw the mysterious Wonderland.
The author was not going to write a book. This was pushed by a little girl, a daughter of a friend, to whom he told a story invented right there in order to brighten up outdoor recreation. And now, several generations of people are grateful to her and the talented writer for the work that should be present in the library of every reading family.
Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Rating: 4.7
We could not but include the famous book by Mark Twain, published in 1876, in the rating. Our grandfathers and fathers grew up on it. And the next generations will be interested to learn about the life and adventures of young heroes, which, although they are separated from modern boys, are a long period of time, but they are so similar that sometimes you forget that the action takes place in distant America on the eve of the Civil War.
The book describes several months in the life of Tom Sawyer and his friends. A twelve-year-old boy becomes involved in various events in a short period of time. He will witness a crime and help solve the murder, deciding to become a pirate, live on an island, get lost in a cave and be able to get out of it, meet a girl, Becky Thatcher.
The author created his work for adult readers. But it immediately became especially popular among teenagers. Today, it is recommended for children of secondary school age. For them, the book "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" will be an excellent gift, brighten up leisure, distract from gadgets, show the real living world of boys of another era and make you think about many life questions.
The Wizard of Oz
Rating: 4.6
Alexander Volkov created his work on the basis of the American work "The Amazing Wizard of Oz." In 1939, the first version of the book was published, but in 1959 a new, revised edition was published, and the author subsequently presented the final version, which modern girls and boys read with such ecstasy.
The writer has created an amazing world of fairy-tale characters that make you worry about their fate and look forward to the happy finale of the journey of the girl Ellie, Totoshka's dog, and her new friends, each of whom wants to receive her cherished desire from the wizard. Scarecrow Scarecrow dreams about brains instead of straw, the Tin Woodman - about a real heart, Cowardly Lion - about courage. All of them are sent to the Emerald City to the great Goodwin. On the way, they will have to go through many tests, but all together they will be able to cope with them.
In the epilogue, the author appeals to children and writes that deception and lies are always revealed, and only by work and diligence can one achieve something in life. The series includes several works, so familiarity of little readers with the magical inhabitants does not end there. You can always donate books that continue the story of Ellie and her friends.
The whole world in pictures. The most fun illustrated dictionary
Rating: 4.5
The honorable place in the ranking is taken by the amazing work of the Belgian artist Tom Shampa. This is not just a book, this is a whole mysterious world in colorful illustrations, which will not only be interesting for the adventures of the main characters, but also be able to teach a lot in an easy game form.
Together with the kitten Otto, Professor Lees, the penguins Hugh and Go, the artist Tom-Tom and another 70 equally vivid characters, the children will become acquainted with the exotic inhabitants of the planet, vehicles, road signs, musical instruments, wardrobe items, seasons and sports equipment. It is important that studying the book can be collected by the whole family, which is especially important for the further psychological formation of the child.
An interesting and informative work will be a great surprise for any holiday and will give unforgettable moments of joy and fun that will accompany throughout the study. The game form will allow you to easily memorize new names and help you learn to be attentive and diligent, to understand different types of objects, to count and invent your own stories.
Giant Children's Encyclopedia
Rating: 4.5
For children of younger and middle age, the best gift will be a colorful and informative encyclopedia, which will introduce you to a new and unexplored world, help you broaden your horizons and develop your memory. Young Pochemuch learns about the planets and stars, about the Earth, earthquakes and volcanoes, animal and plant world, the structure of man, the life of ancient civilizations, dinosaurs.
Vivid illustrations will help to consolidate what has been read and will introduce into the fascinating world of the mysterious and all the new. Each topic is thoroughly disclosed, maximum information is presented, the text is written in an accessible language, and the child will have no questions or misunderstood points.
According to reviews, the book interested not only schoolchildren, but also young children. Many parents gradually began to acquaint children with the world of animals and plants. It helps to get new knowledge and become more erudite, to amaze your classmates and teachers in the first year of school. In the opinion of our experts and parents, the Giant Children's Encyclopedia is a great surprise for any holiday.
The best books as a gift to a man
Godfather
Rating: 4.9
The first to include in the rating is the classic of the criminal genre - the book of the Godfather by Mario Puzo, which was released in 1969. There is no person in the world who would not hear about this work. The adaptation of Francis Ford Coppola increased interest in the creation of the author, and the book can be safely considered the best gift for men of any age category.
The author chose a new concept when writing, which was different from the traditional methods used at that time. He did not use the police archives as working materials, but paid attention not to shooting, fighting and chasing, but the internal hierarchy of the mafia clans and the life of criminal syndicates.
In the biography of Vito Corleone, the main character of the book, real historical leaders of criminal gangs of past years were embodied. The young Italian began from the bottom and reached the very top of the mafia hierarchy. The work will tell about several generations of the family: the Godfather himself and his children: sons Santino, Frederico, Michael and daughter Constantia. The reader will enjoy the special manner of the author. The book can be re-read several times. And even fans of other genres of the product can really surprise.
Rejected
Rating: 4.8
The book, first published in 1862, is included in the world classical literature and is recognized as the greatest novel of the XIX century. Victor Hugo brings up the most important topics: love and hate, cruelty and compassion, the misfortune of the poor and the welfare of the rich. The protagonist of the book is a former convict who was convicted of stealing bread for his family. The author also shows other "outcasts", of which there were so many in the streets of Paris. V. Hugo was able to realistically describe the life of French society of the early 19th century. The work shows the struggle of the police and criminal gangs, the church system, fighting on the barricades, the separation of society.
By the example of Valjean, one can see how the outlook and character of a person changed under the influence of difficult events, how the desire to correct past mistakes increased, and self-giving and self-sacrifice for another person became the main goal.
The book "Miserables" is not for one-time reading. Like many classic works, it can be re-read again and again, plunging into the unknown mysterious world of French life.Experts believe that such a gift will definitely stand out among many others.
Three friends
Rating: 4.8
Erich Maria Remarque worked for 4 years on the creation of his work, then to present the world to the creation, which later became a classic of world literature. The book included in the rating was published in 1936, and was translated into Russian 22 years later. The action takes place in Germany in the 20s of the last century.
In the center of the plot - the life of three comrades who were friends since high school. And although the First World War is already over, it remains in memory forever. And it was this event that brought together friends who, in spite of everything, were striving for happiness and a prosperous peaceful life. Robert, Otto and Gottfried open a small car repair shop. Robbie meets a beautiful girl, Patricia, and even a huge difference does not prevent them from loving each other.
The author raises a topic that other writers have repeatedly covered in their works. These are war-torn destinies of people who are trying to survive after terrible events, and memories do not let them forget about those tragic days. The work can be found in the library of every respectable book lover. But if your friend or acquaintance has not yet acquired it, then the publication will be an excellent gift for the holiday, or simply for no reason.
Snowman
Rating: 4.7
Criminal thriller Yu Nesbe from the series about the famous detective Harri Hole will like an interesting plot that keeps in suspense and ignorance until the very end. In the center of events - the disappearance of young women. The investigation comes to a standstill, but analyzing the crimes of past years and studying such unsolved cases, no one has any doubt that a ruthless maniac, the first official Norwegian serial killer, is acting.
Somewhat similar will take all the missing. All women were married and had children. Disappearances occurred when the first snow fell and there was a tall snowman nearby. A DNA test conducted as part of the investigation shows that all the children of the missing victims were not born from men who were considered their fathers.
The investigator and the new employee, Katrina, who were united not only by a common cause, but also by personal sympathies, will have to endure many difficult and unpleasant moments. But Hole will surely unravel the puzzle, save the people wrongly accused of murder, calculate the real criminal and continue his work. The book will appeal to those who are not familiar with the works of the Norwegian writer and those who have already read the first six books about investigator Harry.
Hard to be god
Rating: 4.6
For fans of science fiction, the work of the Strugatsky brothers, written in 1963, will be a great gift. The book from the ranking is one of the best creations of the authors. It was recognized not only by domestic critics, but also by foreign ones, translated into several dozen languages and still stirs the minds of modern readers from all over the world.
The action is transferred to a distant future in the state Arkanar, located on another planet. The population in appearance does not differ from earthlings, but in development corresponds to the Middle Ages. He is being watched by the staff of a research institute from our planet who do not have the right to clearly intervene in the events taking place, but their goal is to correctly guide and protect against errors.
In the plot will be everything: a love story, and a coup d'etat, and murder. The book is not intended for easy reading to pass the evening. Intellectual brothers wrote a work on which you need to think and then discuss and philosophize with friends. Definitely, the presented book will not let you get bored and will force you to turn to the work of the Strugatsky again and again.
Rework
Rating: 4.5
Recently, works in the genre of business literature have become increasingly popular.A valuable gift will be the book of two practitioners Jason Fried and David Heinemeyer Hensson, who will share the secrets of a successful business and help to properly organize the work and further development of the planned enterprise.
Despite the methods presented in the book that are diametrically opposed to traditional concepts, Rework is a great success with entrepreneurs and critics. It describes in detail what to pay attention to, how to learn from your mistakes, to avoid them, how not to be afraid to leave the comfort zone, then to reach unprecedented heights and financial stability.
The authors, by their own example, prove the correctness of their methodology. They founded the world famous 37signals, whose services are used by millions of people around the world. The book is intended both for beginners and for existing entrepreneurs. Having made such a gift to a man, you can be sure that he will surely prove useful and be able to change his subsequent fate for the better.
Atlas Shrugged
Rating: 4.5
One of the best gifts for men will be the work of a woman - the American writer Ayn Rand. This is one of the most voluminous works of modern literature. The author herself has repeatedly admitted that this is the most important of all her creations. The idea is that the whole world rests on strong male shoulders by analogy with the myth of the titan Atlanta. And once they stop creating, everything created over thousands of years will collapse and crumble to dust.
Combining science fiction and realism, the author answers in his own way many questions that worried all progressive humanity. In the novel included in our rating, all stages leading to economic chaos are very vividly and intensely described. Immediately after publication in 1957, many critics reacted negatively to the anti-utopian work. But in the following decades it became very popular. Especially increased sales were 2008, the time of the global economic crisis.
The book is recognized as a bestseller and entered the list of the best novels of the XX century. You should definitely get acquainted with the work in order to be inspired and live in a new way, to remain strong and honest despite the difficulties.
Think and get rich
Rating: 4.4
Published in 1937 and relevant to this day, the book will be a guide and guide to achieve their goals. Napoleon Hill was recognized as the best author ever to write about success. Modern print versions are updated to reflect the real realities of the time. The author has conducted research for more than twenty years and, as a result, created his own unique methodology, supported by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
It is important that the philosophy presented does not only extend to the acquisition of wealth. Adhering to it, you can achieve the best results in sports, school and other areas of our life. And these 13 laws will become your basic rules over the years, if you really are not afraid of difficulties, but do everything to achieve your goals.
The work will be a valuable gift for men who are not standing still, want to move forward to success and wealth. Well-known psychologist and journalist Hill will definitely help with this, as he helped many people around the world. This is evidenced by numerous thanks and acknowledgments from the powerful of this world, which confirmed that it was this novel that became the springboard to their luxurious life.
Purpose. Continuous improvement process
Rating: 4.4
We include another business bestseller in our rating and offer it as a gift for any special occasion. Co-authored by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox, the book is more in tune with the artistic genre, rather than with specific business literature. The manner of the narrative is light, sometimes ironic, often makes you smile.
It is easy to read and just as easily communicates the purpose of writing.Namely: not to be afraid of anything, not to give in to difficulties, to overcome all difficulties and to go to your dream. The authors conducted a lot of research and, using the example of their practice and the experience of other successful entrepreneurs, they are taught to find mistakes and correct them, conduct correct policies, plan activities and not stop development.
The book “Purpose. The process of continuous improvement can be presented not only to men from the business community. It is recommended for a wide range of readers. Its simple and at the same time effective techniques will help in any areas, will learn to achieve their goals and fulfill themselves, it would seem, the most impossible desires.
Nude business
Rating: 4.3
A British businessman, one of the richest people in the world, will share his revelations, which he carefully recorded in his notebook with readers interested in how success is achieved and where to start to achieve everything in life. "Naked business" will reveal all the secrets. You will be able to learn how to negotiate competently and recruit employees, how not to lose profitable deals and find new partners.
Richard Branson conceals nothing. Even all his mistakes and failures, falling during the economic crisis are painted in the smallest detail. The author is not just a successful entrepreneur. Following his rules, he achieved decent results in other areas. Branson crossed the Pacific Ocean in a balloon, tried to swim across the Atlantic Ocean on a sailboat, set a record for traveling along the English Channel in an amphibious vehicle. Even with failures, he does not stop and moves forward towards his intended goals.
The work is available to many readers due to the easy and understandable style of writing. If you want to stand out among those invited, then present a promising book, which will become a tabletop guide to immediate action.
The best books as a gift to a woman
See you
Rating: 4.9
First place ranking unconditionally gets bestseller Jojo Moyes, published in 2012. The day after the publication of the writer woke up famous. And over the years, passions about the simultaneously romantic and tragic love story of two completely different young people, who managed to show that nothing is eternal and have to rejoice in every minute spent in each other's company, do not subside.
Louise Clark - an ordinary girl, forced after the dismissal of a cafe to look for a job. Will is the heir of rich parents with an excellent education, but without any prospects in life. Accident put an end to everything, and once an active young man confined to a bed, and all tried ways to rehabilitate do not lead to anything.
Of course, I really want everything in life to be like a fairy tale. But, unfortunately, in reality it is not. This novel made all readers, without exception, cry and at the same time inspired and showed that we must go through the grief and live no matter what. It is worth noting that in 2015 and 2024 two new books were published - a continuation of the story of Louise after the tragic events.
Hyugge happiness, or add some magic to your life
Rating: 4.8
What is Hugge, not everyone knows. A new philosophy that emerged in the Scandinavian countries combines the definitions of “cozy”, “good”, “safe” into a single whole and allows you to enjoy simple ordinary things every minute that we do not notice in the daily routine of life.
Pia Edberg will tell you how to get rid of unnecessary information that litters our brain, see joy every moment, be happy here and now, and not sometime later, when our desires and dreams come true. The author proposes to live exactly 1 month using the Hugge philosophy and look at the result obtained, compare your feelings before and after and confess what life is more to your liking: quiet, measured or in a frantic rhythm and desire for something ephemeral.
This work will be appreciated by many women, and it can be the best gift for the New Year, because all the best, as we believe, begins to come true after the chiming clock. It is very difficult without any help to understand why in life is not the way it was once dreamed of. The book can replace a visit to a psychologist and in a shorter period to give real results. Welcome to the cozy happiness that P. Edberg will give you.
Loaned life
Rating: 4.7
We include another book by Erich Maria Remarque in our rating. The plot has no political components. Here, everything is centered around the relationship of two people who met each other in a not-so-good time. Lilian is mortally ill, and every moment is priceless for her. She does not want to stay in a sanatorium and observe how the patients like her are buried.
The arrival of Clerfee, the race driver who risks his life and health every day, completely changes her attitude. There will be everything in their history: romance, passion, drive, even a love triangle, and, unfortunately, a tragic end. But the author was able to show that one should not lose hope and waste time, and it is time to stop.
The writer has repeatedly raised in his works the questions of life and death, forcing him to think about what material wealth means with happiness and joy, which must be shared with loved ones every second, and how to set priorities correctly. A beautiful and emotional piece will appeal to every woman, so such a gift will come at the right time for any celebration.
Best in me
Rating: 4.6
The works of American writer Nicholas Sparks are known to all lovers of romantic literature. In the center of the plot Amanda and Dawson, who were in love with each other since high school. She is the first beauty, the daughter of rich and powerful parents. He is from a dysfunctional family, there is nothing good in his life. But it is Amanda who gives hope for a happy future.
But fate has its own plans, and they part for a long 20 years to meet again and understand that the feeling is not lost, but what to do, because Amanda already has a family, children? After reading the indifferent does not remain. Unpredictable final shocking. But still, every woman wants to believe in a fairy tale that there are devoted men who are ready to give everything for her and even the most valuable thing - life itself.
The work raises many questions: the relationship of parents and children, justice and cruelty, love and a sense of duty. For connoisseurs of sensual love stories, this book will be a revelation and will help to live a vibrant life together with the main characters. If you do not know what to give a girl for the holiday, the book of N. Sparks will be an excellent option and will be appreciated.
More expensive than life itself
Rating: 4.5
Further in the rating we include the book of the Nobel Prize winner in literature by the writer Alice Munro. “More expensive than life itself” - these are 14 stories in which small joys and big tragedies of ordinary people are represented. To date, this is the last published work of the writer. Four stories from the collection are final and, as Munro notes, autobiographical.
In many characters, readers will be able to recognize themselves, look from the outside at events that have ever happened in their lives and understand how to act in a given situation, whether to listen to their own hearts or do what others are waiting for and what society dictates. The book raises various acute social issues: conflicts with loved ones, selfishness, cruelty, rebellion.
The author is recognized as one of the best writers of short novels of our time. And although Russian readers are just beginning to get acquainted with her work, many of them have already fallen in love with the original manner of the narrative, the depth of the feelings conveyed, the characters who resemble them so much. The piece will appeal to emotional women, and it will be a valuable gift for any celebration or just a present for no reason.
Tasty year. Recipes for the holiday with or without
Rating: 4.5
A new book already known to many hostesses of Yulia Vysotskaya will be a great assistant in the kitchen. The author offers a menu for various holidays, consisting of 5 main courses. Now you don’t have to think and worry for a long time about how to feed and surprise your guests at the same time. There are ideas for a romantic dinner, for a birthday party, for a New Year's table, and for a themed party. You can combine dishes or use them for other holidays.
The book describes in detail about the preparation, and most importantly about the design and serving. It is worth noting that all the recipes really bring to life, and any woman (and even if you want a man) can create masterpieces of quite affordable products in the ordinary kitchen.
The edition is illustrated with bright photos. Give Yulia Vysotskaya's book to your beloved woman, mother or daughter, enjoy small family holidays for any reason all year round and enjoy your meal!
Secrets of BOBBY BROWN
Rating: 4.4
Closes our rating book, which will appeal to all, without exception, the fair sex. Its author is a world-famous beauty trainer trusted by the most famous people in show business, politicians and sportsmen. Bobby Brown, who has been practicing healthy eating for many years, helps to preserve beauty and youth and tells how to become slim without exhausting diets, without losing heart and not emptying the refrigerator at night.
In the work of the writer shares her experience with famous models and actresses, tips nutritionists and fitness trainers. Long-term practice helped to create an impeccable method, which was tested by girls and women from many countries of the world. And of course B. Brown did not forget to reveal the secrets of flawless makeup and healthy hair.
The special style of writing makes you believe and trust the author. Her instructions for the execution of the dream really work, as confirmed by the feedback from readers. If you do not know how to please a woman for a holiday, then this book will be a valuable gift and will help to become not only more beautiful, but more importantly - happier.
Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.
