Reading in a foreign language helps to expand your vocabulary and better navigate grammar. We have already told about easy-to-read books in English. In the comments, readers shared their favorite unadapted books – choose the one you like.
James Bowen
A street cat named Bob
A simple vocabulary book about a cat and its owner. For those who are especially touched, there is a sequel – Life according to Bob, as well as versions for children Bob: No Ordinary Cat and My Name Is Bob
Who recommends: Galina
SJ Watson
Before I go to sleep
A book about a woman who loses her memory every morning for twenty years. The film of the same name with Nicole Kidman in the lead role will help to consolidate the new vocabulary
Who recommends: Alexander Menshikov
Erlend Loe
Naive. Great
The hero of the Norwegian writer’s book is constantly asked existential questions about the meaning of life. At the same time, the simple structure and language of the narrative do not make the book superficial
Who recommends: Jane
Oscar Wilde
The Canterville ghost
A gothic tale about the friendship of a little girl and an unhappy ghost. The book is written in simple language for children and is suitable for those who are just beginning to learn English
Who recommends: Anastasia Postnikova
Holly Jackson
A good girl’s guide to murder
The first book in a trilogy about the murder of a popular school beauty. A detective thriller with an unpredictable plot and simple sentences
Who recommends: Olya
Kathryn Stockett
The help
Most chapters are written with errors on behalf of black servants. The book helps to train linguistic instinct and find mistakes in words
Who recommends: Anna Mityakova
Ernest Hemingway
The old man and the sea
Not the easiest book to read about the old fisherman’s struggle with nature and the elements. Not suitable for beginners, but will help enrich the vocabulary of readers of the advanced level
Who recommends: Bohdan Yakhvak
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