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9 books to get excited and decorate your bookshelf

Check out a selection of books that, in addition to having an intriguing story, also look great to decorate your bookshelf.

By Yeska Coelho

Submitted at Jan 30, 2024, 9:00 AM

08 min de leitura
9 books to get excited and decorate your bookshelf
Who has never judged a book by its cover? Books are instruments of reflection and can transport readers to different places and times . They are also attractive, and many have a unique beauty – from beautiful covers to exciting narratives. Next, discover 9 incredible titles and editions that will thrill you from the cover to the last page !

The Great Gatsby


The Great Gatsby Book

(Divulgação/CASACOR)

A classic of international literature, here you will see the story of Gatsby , a man from a poor background who manages to make a fortune motivated by love and the hope of finding his youthful passion again. The Martin Claret edition of the book has a hard cover and a cutout in the center allowing the blue detail on the back cover to be seen, which gives the work a sophisticated and innovative look.

Emma


Emma Jane Austen Book

(Divulgação/CASACOR)

A book by the same author as the classic Pride and Prejudice , in Emma you will follow the journey of a young woman from high society who, despite helping her friends find love, has no intention of ever getting married. The Antofágica edition has a textured cover with vibrant colors that bring an artistic and modern air to the work.

Save Fire


Book Save the Fire, Crooked Plow

(Divulgação/CASACOR)

One of the contemporary national books that has gone down in history, Salvar Fogo, by the same author of Torto Arado, brings a moving story that speaks very well to the history of Brazil. The cover, by Todavia publisher, available in hard or paperback, captures this national trait with colors that represent Bahia well , the region where the story takes place.

The Bicentennial Man


The Bicentennial Man Isaac Asimov

(Divulgação/CASACOR)

With a modern and futuristic cover by Editora Aleph , the book brings one of the treasures of Isac Asimov's world science fiction: the story of Adrian, a robot who, after living so long alongside humans, wants to become one of us.
Frida Kahlo Biography

(Divulgação/CASACOR)

One of the great names in Latin American art and in the fight for women's rights, Frida Kahlo has her story told through the eyes of author Hayden Herrera. The cover of the Biblioteca Azul publishing house features one of the self-portraits painted by the artist .

Empty Glass


Empty Cup Book

(Divulgação/CASACOR)

Another book that will also open your mind to Brazilian authors, Natalia Timerman brings a sensitive and moving account of different female figures and the abandonments they have experienced throughout their lives. The cover of the Todavia publisher features a mix of colors that simultaneously conveys a feeling of empowerment and anguish.

Castella


Castile

(Divulgação/CASACOR)

A minimalist book with quite acidic content , Park Min-Gyu is one of the most innovative authors in Korean literature, bringing a colloquial language full of reflections, ironies and metaphors.

Fresh Water for Flowers


Fresh Water for Flowers Book

(Divulgação/CASACOR)

Golden Boy


Golden Boy Book

(Divulgação/CASACOR)

The story of two identical twin brothers and their parents' expectations regarding their upbringing is the central theme of the book "Golden Boy" . The plot becomes even more dramatic when appearance is the only thing the brothers have in common. The cover features a mix of colors that refer to the place where the boys are being raised , a poor neighborhood on a Caribbean island. The publisher Todavia is responsible for this beautiful edition.