These are our editorial team's favourite books
2.3.2018
Translation: machine translated
Books are a dime a dozen. Finding a really good book is usually more than a matter of luck. That's why I asked our editorial team and show you our favourite books. Maybe you'll discover your next personal blockbuster here.
Anyone who likes to read a lot knows that it's difficult to choose a personal favourite. Nevertheless, we took the plunge and decided on one favourite book each.
Battle Royale by Koushun Takami
Favourite book by Raphael Knecht.
"The book captivated me from the very first second. I'd already seen the film and was really excited about it. But then the book completely mesmerised me. It is exciting, excellently written and shows what happens to people when they find themselves in a hopeless situation. And how a government tries to put a stop to overpopulation."
The Martian by Andy Weir
Favourite book by Luca Fontana.
"Clever, deep, black humour, a very likeable main character who gets from one mess to the next and a rescue story that kept me gripped until the very last second. Weir has taken a story that could so easily have become overly pathetic, tragic or maudlin and turned it into something completely different. Unexpectedly funny and humorous, without failing to recognise the seriousness of the situation. And damminomally, all the technical aspects are well researched!"
The Chemistry of Death by Simon Beckett
Favourite book by Tanja Schütz.
"Simon Beckett has made me happy with every book in the David Hunter series. The thrillers show the forensic scientist David Hunter as a very interesting character, who has not only experienced a lot, but also has an easy way with nasty crimes and rotting corpses. Beckett has a talent for describing the most gruesome situations and conjuring up stark images in the mind. I am almost addicted to David Hunter and have read every book in no time at all. The latest book "Totenfang" is already ready for my next holiday: Suspense and disgust pre-programmed."
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Favourite book by Philipp Rüegg.
"Combines many of my favourite themes into a palatable overall package: games, dystopian future, nostalgia, adventure, friendship and the typical arc of suspense from underdog to hero."
1984 by George Orwell
Favourite book by Dominik Bärlocher.
"In his dystopia "1984", George Orwell describes a world that is becoming more and more like ours. Not because additional surveillance mechanisms are always being introduced somewhere, but because of the aspect of power. The party in the book is about power, not surveillance. In sober, down-to-earth language, Orwell tells of life in a future state ruled by disinformation and paranoia. However, Orwell manages to use small details - such as the lack of razor blades in the city - to point out precarious power relations and obvious loopholes in the system."
All books by Dan Brown
Favourite books by Myrtha Erni.
"For me, there is no such thing as THE favourite book, but there is a favourite author. Because I find everything that comes from the pen of Dan Brown mega exciting and worth reading. This includes, for example, the thriller books Sacrilege, Illuminati, Diabolus, The Lost Symbol and Meteor."
The big book by Agota Kristof
Favourite book by Aurel Stevens.
"The book shows how fragile civilisation is. It shows what humanity is by means of unbearable emotional coldness. Reading this book is a harrowing experience, I have wet eyes writing these sentences."
The Brenner and the Good Lord by Wolf Haas
Favourite book by David Lee.
"How something is told is more important to me than what. With his Brenner crime novels, Wolf Haas has created an unmistakable style that initially irritates or even annoys you when reading, but then becomes addictive. I recommend reading all eight books."
All Sense by Terry Pratchett
Favourite book by Martin Jud.
"Terry Pratchett is a master at combining a lot of quirky British humour, a large portion of fantasy and philosophical questions. All things that appeal to me. The story of the novel is set in the Discworld, a flat, disc-shaped landmass that rests on the backs of four elephants, which in turn stand on the back of a star turtle "swimming" through space. However, "All Scythe" is primarily about Death of the Discworld taking time out. The problems that arise as a result offer plenty of potential for laughter."
The soul wants to be free by Michael A. Singer
Favourite book by Natalie Hemengül.
"Before you judge: Yes it's from the creepy advice corner. Shockingly enlightening and the handbook par excellence for anyone who is always worrying about everything and wants to change that."
Walden by Henry David Thoreau
Favourite book by Ramon Schneider.
"Thoreau lived in a simple wooden hut in the forest for over two years. In this book, he describes his experiences and realisations during this time. He wanted to escape the omnipresent capitalism and industrialised mass society and at the same time develop an alternative and ecological lifestyle. Although the book was written in 1854, many adaptations can be drawn to the present day. Thoreau's words are extremely honest, inspirational and highly addictive."
Call me by your name by André Aciman
Favourite book by Pia Seidel.
"This book is about a summer love affair between two men, the young teenager Elio and the student Oliver, who is seven years older. It addresses masculinity in a sensitive, modern and multi-layered way. The film is currently in cinemas. It is one of the few examples in which the director has succeeded in creating an independent work alongside the book. Anyone who missed Oliver's point of view in the book, which is written from the perspective of the young Elios, will find it in the film."
And what are your favourite books? Is there a work that has captivated you so much that you can read it over and over again? Let me know in the comments.
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