Electronic books have given us the opportunity to read our favorite stories on any electronic device, without worrying about how much volume The Lord of the Rings or space to use at home.
There are many platforms on the market that allow us to access an endless library of titles, but for iPhone, iPad, iPod or Mac users, it's best to use the Apple Books app, formerly known as iBooks.
In this article we have made a selection of the 10 best topics we can find in the Apple Book. We have compiled from classic novels to some of the best sellers in recent years.
Oscarhai's amazing short life
Author: Junot Díaz
Year: 2007
Original title: Oscarhai's Most Amazing Life
Published by Junot Díaz Oscarhai's amazing short life, his first novel, in 2007 and soon became one of the best-known books of the year. He was awarded the Pulitzer Novel Prize the following year, among other awards.
The book focuses on Oscar, a young Dominican living in the ghetto of New Jersey. Through her we will get to know her family history from 1944 to 1995, and especially her special relationship with her aunt La Inca.
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Road
Author: Cormac McCarthy
Year: 2006
Original title: Road
This novel of post-apocalyptic science fiction books is one of the best known by American author Cormac McCarthy and presented him with the Pulitzer Prize in 2007. In 2009, he was brought to the cinema by John Hillcoat and Viggo Mortensen as a protester.
The novel chronicles the journey of a father and son (called "man" and "child") as they cross the territories that were destroyed years ago by an unspecified minority and who were able to wipe out all civilization.
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Half sun
Author: Chimamanda Leather Adichie
Year: 2006
Original title: Part of the Yellow Sun.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is without a doubt one of the great voices of Nigerian literature. Half sun It may not be his most well-known novel by the public, but it is one of the best reviews he has received.
In this 2006 novel, the story of three protagonists – Olanna, Ugwu and Richard – during the Nigerian Civil War between 1967 and 1970.
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It is purple
Author: Alice Walker
Year: 1982
Original title: Purple Color
It is purple It has been adapted for a highly publicized film and music, but the first novel of Alice Walker's book was well received and was awarded the 1983 Pulitzer Prize, among others.
The story is set in rural Georgia for three decades and focuses on the lives of several African-American women. With her, Alice Walker addresses a variety of social issues, including the fact that they had limited access to American social culture.
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House of spirits
Author: Isabel Allende
Year: 1982
Original title: House of spirits
Chilean author Isabel Allende published her first novel in 1982 House of spirits, he demonstrated because over the years he would become one of the great voices of modern Spanish literature.
In this novel, the family story is told for four generations. Through them you can see the change that is taking place in Chile, the country where the action takes place and where the lives of Del Valle, Trueba and García are located.
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The habit
Author: Edgar Allan Poe
Year: 1845
Original title: The crow
Of course Edgar Allan Poe's most famous poem was undoubtedly the one that introduced him to movement and gave him international recognition. Poe wanted to create a poem that was loved by both famous and refined classes, and he succeeded.
In The habit, the story is told, of course, the crow that lives in the house of an abused lover will slowly go mad. The lover cries uncontrollably about the loss of her lover and crow will make the suffering worse.
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Beautiful Gatsby
Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Year: 1925
Original title: The Beautiful Gatsby
The story of Beautiful Gatsby It is located in the fictional town of West Egg on Long Island. It took place during the summer of 1922 and followed by millionaire Jill Gatsby and her recognition of the wonderful Daisy Buchanan.
It is, without a doubt, Fitzgerald's masterpiece, in which he explores themes such as downsizing, extremes and wishing the good twenty. The author was inspired by his personal experiences during the holidays.
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To the lighthouse
Author: Virginia Woolf
Year: 1927
Original title: To the lighthouse
Using time and mental skill in the art, Virginia Woolf tells us the story of the Ramsay family and their visit to the Scottish island of Skye between 1910 and 1920. The building is divided into three sections: The window, Time is running out and The lighthouse.
Through this novel, Woolf has shown why he is one of the world's most prolific literary oils. The resources used in his novels were used to date only in poetry and, like other modern novels, in his works were made philosophical.
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The Lord of the Rings
Author: J. R. R. Tolkien
Year: 1954
Original title: The Lord of the Rings
Arguably the most famous historical novel, its success also increased with the film adaptation of Peter Jackson. There are millions of fans around the world who still praise the creation of J.K. R. R. Tolkien.
The story takes place in Middle-Earth fiction, where men and other anthropomorphic creatures such as hobbies, elves, and ever-living contradictions. The trilogy focuses on Frodo Bolsón and his mission to destroy the Unique Ring.
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Iliad
Author: Homer
Year: 8th century B.C.E.
Original title: Ι
We conclude with one of the great works of ancient literature: Iliad from Homer. There are differing opinions about when and whether Homer was just a writer or a surname chosen by a group of writers.
In any case, Iliad the events that took place between the end of the Trojan War are recounted along with 24 songs and 15,693 verses. Through this song we become aware of some ideas of the past, such as anger or the future.
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