Contents
- 10 Only. Andrew Sean Greer
- 9. Call me by your name. André Aciman
- 8. Auschwitz book keeper. Antonio Iturbe
- 7. My sister is a serial killer. Oyinkan Braithwaite
- 6. All your hate. Angie Thomas
- 5. Days of our lives. Mikita Franko
- 4. Enigma variations. André Aciman
- 3. The same one. Julia Veresk
- 2. +The one who counts. Alex Foren
- 1. Find me. André Aciman
Nora Sakavich’s novel All for the Game was first introduced to readers on the Internet, and it made an indelible impression on them.
“Fox Hole” introduces us to the team of “Foxes” – ex-players (such a sport does not exist in reality), who, being in the status of trash, hope to win the national champion.
The central character becomes part of this team, but he will have to fight not only with rivals, but also with new acquaintances…
If you, too, were among the people inspired by the story of Nora Sakavich, we invite you to take note of our selection. We tried to pick up the most similar books to “The Fox Hole”. We hope you enjoy your time reading!
10 Only. Andrew Sean Greer
“Only” by writer Andrew Sean Greer won the Pulitzer Prize in 2018, but this is hardly the only reason why book lovers began to read it. First of all, it attracts the plot.
Everyone has problems, and if there was a secret how to get rid of them (well, or just run away), surely many would do it. One day, a failed writer receives an invitation to the wedding of an ex, for whom he still has feelings.
If he does not go, he will admit defeat … But it is somehow awkward to go. Therefore, Arthur finds all the old invitations to literary events and goes on a trip around the world …
9. Call me by your name. André Aciman
Call me by your name book will evoke a range of emotions in you from the first pages: you will worry about the main characters, admire the beauty of Andre Aciman’s language and make sure that love is knowing yourself through another person, a very strong feeling that does not know gender and is not afraid of condemnation.
The reader is transported to hot Italian days. The action starts from the villa. Music, reading, walking along the beach and intellectual conversations with his father’s students – all this is repeated in the life of a young man every year of his life.
But this summer everything changed… A young scientist Oliver arrived at the villa, who will forever change Elio’s life…
Interesting fact: according to The New York Times, USA Today and the Los Angeles Times, Call Me by Your Name is an unprecedented bestseller.
8. Auschwitz book keeper. Antonio Iturbe
Here is a book based on real events.. This story happened to a prisoner of Auschwitz. She and her parents became hostages of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp, where she became a book keeper…
14-year-old Dita, along with her parents, became a prisoner of the death camp. Fredi Hirsch, one of the guys from the children’s block, tells the girl about the existence of an underground library, and asks her to protect the 8 volumes that the prisoners were able to bring to Auschwitz.
Dita gives her consent to Freddy and starts guarding these books. What kind of trials will fall on the lot of a young girl? Can she pass them? We learn from the book “Keeper of books from Auschwitz”.
7. My sister is a serial killer. Oyinkan Braithwaite
The story from My Sister is a Serial Killer is quite simple and doesn’t carry much meaning, but why is it so popular? The story touches on many problems of society.which is useful for everyone to know.
Corede is an ordinary girl working in the medical field, and in her free time covering her tracks after the murders that her sister commits in cold blood … This time she has to save the negligent sister who killed her third boyfriend.
Corede could have gone to the police, but she loves her sister so much that she turns a blind eye to her “pranks”. At least until her sister starts dating Corede’s colleague, whom she has a crush on…
6. All your hate. Angie Thomas
Some may say that the topic of racism is relevant only to America, but this is not entirely true. The topic should excite everyone, so “All Your Hatred” should replenish the library of every book lover. Angie Thomas takes you into a world of inequality, a world where injustice is the norm. – everything is as it really is, without embellishment.
A 16-year-old girl lives in a poor area but goes to a good school. When Starr becomes a witness to a crime, her little world collapses… Before the eyes of the girl, her friend Khalil dies due to the fault of a policeman, but soon his death was widely publicized.
The police and the local drug lord are not far behind the Starr family, it is important for them to find out what happened that night. Now the fate of other people depends on it.
5. Days of our lives. Mikita Franko
Are you ready to learn an honest and true story about a child who grew up in a gay family? Then you should definitely dive into the story “Days of our lives” by Mikita Franko. This book will be useful to read to all parents and just those who are close to the subject of child development in same-sex families.
As a child, Mickey had everything like other children: delicious cereals in the morning, favorite characters, birthdays, boring school rulers. All but one – his parents are not like the others – they are gay. Mickey’s youth was not much different from the life of his peers, but he could never tell his friends about his parents.
Interesting fact: Days of Our Lives is a book about LGBT people in Russia and about Russia. Recommended reading for everyone. It intrigues from the first pages.
4. Enigma variations. André Aciman
“Enigma Variations” – an emotional sketch of the life of a man in lovewhich is unlikely to be forgotten. The novel by novelist André Aciman is solidly made, stitched like a quality boot from Voentorg. If you have already read the works of this author, perhaps the book will seem to you the best.
The interests of Paul, the protagonist, remain as mysterious and interesting in adulthood as they were in youth. Whether it’s a crush on a girlfriend, an attraction to the family cabinetmaker, or an obsession with a tennis player. Before you is a novel not only about love – it is also about a burning attraction and a curtained human soul.
3. The same one. Julia Veresk
If you are fed up with the subject of depressed teenagers (which is especially popular lately), it is unlikely that you will enjoy reading “The One”. But it can also be vice versa If you love stories about deprived and offended teenagers, then here’s another one for you.
Matthew finds solace in books. He replaced the harsh reality with them. After the tragedy, the guy closed himself even more. In his family, consisting of mother and sister, quarrels constantly arise. But one day he meets a man who helps Matvey take a fresh look at himself, the world and the feeling of love…
2. +The one who counts. Alex Foren
“+The one who reads” – a novel for true gourmets. This book is full of charm and showcases the author’s impeccable literary style. Alex Foren was able to create a fascinating story richly flavored with the mysteries of the past.
The life of a successful businessman is quite monotonous, and besides, he is always under stress. In order to breathe in the spirit of adventure, the businessman rushes into an adventure – to search for family jewels and treasures buried in caves, and at the same time he is going to unravel the interweaving of an ancient family tree. Life always confronts us with a choice… What will the main character choose?
1. Find me. André Aciman
Andre Aciman writes in beautiful language – this cannot but attract. For that alone, it’s worth reading his work. Find Me is his sequel to Call Me by Your Name., which was able to gain many fans.
The novel introduces us to 3 characters: Olivere, Samuele and his son Elio. A lot of time has passed, and they all still remember the events of the distant summer in Italy … The fate of these three intertwined again.
For your information: in the novel “Find Me” there are more reflections on love, life and philosophy in general.
The work touches each reader with something that is close to him. Wondering what will hook you?