Top 5 Books 2021
1. 4321 by Paul Auster
Paul Auster blew my mind with this extraordinary masterpiece. The character Ferguson and Paul Austers style of writing instantly captives the reader. The reader accompanies Ferguson in four varied and complex variations of him and his life. Each variation takes different turns and shows how a life can change with the smallest decisions and actions. This is one of the best books I have ever read!
2. The Beekeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
This book touched me deeply and has a special place in my heart. I couldn’t stop thinking about this remarkable story. The beekeeper of Aleppo portrays heartbreakingly and very realistic what Syrian refugees go through on their escape from war and their search for a new life. This is a must read.
3. Witherward by Hannah Mathewson
This is a great book for all the fantasy lovers out there and exactly the kind of fantasy book I was looking for. I loved Witherward with its rich, mystic and complex storytelling. The world, magic and characters convince with a lot of complexity and depths. This book never gets boring and there are many thrilling and dark aspects about the world and its characters to discover. Big recommendation.
4. Couchsurfing in Saudi-Arabien by Stephan Orth
Wie immer hat mich Stephan Orths Reiseabenteuer in den Bann gezogen.Mit Couchsurfing in Saudi-Arabien nimmt der Autor den Leser mit auf seine bisher wohl ungewöhnlichste Reise. Mit Saudi-Arabien reist Stephan Orth durch ein Land, dass so unbekannt und rätselhaft erscheint, wie kein anderes. Damit bringt er das Land, die Kultur und die Menschen dem Rest der Welt etwas näher. Wer bisher noch kein Couchsurfing-Buch gelesen hat, sollte schnellstmöglich damit anfangen. (This book is only available in German right now)
5. Vicious by V.E. Schwab
Vicious is a thrilling fantasy book that takes a look at a different side of the super hero myth. V.E. Schwab created a dark atmosphere in this book by dealing with the topic of good and bad. Sometimes it is not so easy to choose between good and bad. What seems good first might turn out to be bad afterwards and vice versa. The question is where to draw the line and who decides what is good or bad, right? A great fantasy book that distinguishes itself from other fantasy books with its unique stroy and characters.