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American Pastoral
1.  American Pastoral by Philip Roth
The list author says:
  "A wonderful read, I could not put this book down. Thrilling"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

Mailman
2.  Mailman by J.Robert Lennon
The list author says:
  "Sad, funny, painful but joyous a real whirlwind of emotion. Well worth reading a marvelous book"
£7.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Independence Day
3.  Independence Day by Richard Ford
The list author says:
  "A stunning book about relationships, parenting and masculinity"
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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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The Sportswriter: Bascombe Trilogy (1) (Vintage Contemporaries)
4.  The Sportswriter: Bascombe Trilogy (1) (Vintage Contemporaries) by Richard Ford
The list author says:
  "Possibly the best book I have ever read, A book about loss, love and lonliness. A truly amazing read"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Bringing Down the House: How Six Students Took Vegas for Millions
5.  Bringing Down the House: How Six Students Took Vegas for Millions by Ben Mezrich
The list author says:
  "Read this book in one sitting. Amazing. Everybody I know who has read this book has loved it. Easy to read but totally gripping."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

London Fields
6.  London Fields by Martin Amis
The list author says:
  "A story about contemporary London. Well worth the literary struggle that Amis can sometimes provide. I feel it is his best works to date"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

Foul Play
7.  Foul Play by David Thomas
The list author says:
  "Hard to believe that this is not a work of fiction. The true story of the Bruce Grobelar scandal. A thrilling read."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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My Dark Places: A L.A. Crime Memoir
8.  My Dark Places: A L.A. Crime Memoir by James Ellroy
The list author says:
  "I loved this book, Ellroys best works to date. Found it thoroughly interesting"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Black Cherry Blues (Dave Robicheaux Mysteries)
9.  Black Cherry Blues (Dave Robicheaux Mysteries) by James Lee Burke
The list author says:
  "Trashy but superb, loved reading this book"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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The Bonfire of the Vanities (Picador Books)
10.  The Bonfire of the Vanities (Picador Books) by Tom Wolfe
The list author says:
  "Found this book so truly entertaining. A wonderful read that you can get so lost in"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

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Fever Pitch
11.  Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby
The list author says:
  "I loved this book despite being a Tottenham fan. A book about life ,easy to read, funny and real"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

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Day of the Triffids
12.  Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham
The list author says:
  "Didnt read this book till I was about 22 but well worth waiting for. I loved it,"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Working
13.  Working by Dolores French
The list author says:
  "Can not believe there is limited info on Amazon about this book. A very funny remarkable book. The story of a secetary who decides to become a prostitute. Tragic, fuuny and hugely interesting"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Hand of God: The Life of Diego Maradona
14.  The Hand of God: The Life of Diego Maradona by Jimmy Burns
The list author says:
  "A fab sports book, you can't help but feel sorry for Diego, a story of poverty, waste and exploitation"
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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A Kestrel for a Knave (Penguin Modern Classics)
15.  A Kestrel for a Knave (Penguin Modern Classics) by Barry Hines
The list author says:
  "Lovely, sad and painful, what a book !!"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.27
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
16.  The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
The list author says:
  "Read this in one sitting , could not put it down, the best book of 2004"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (745 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Money into Light: The Emerald Forest Diary
17.  Money into Light: The Emerald Forest Diary by John Boorman
The list author says:
  "If you are thinking about the film business, then I suggest this as a read. Very intersting and a wonderful insight in to the world of film making"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Brighton Rock
18.  Brighton Rock by Graham Greene
The list author says:
  "Loved this book, A struggle at times but what a great book with such great characters"
£4.90   Used & New from: £1.09
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (116 customer reviews)

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (Flamingo modern classic)
19.  Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (Flamingo modern classic) by Alan Sillitoe
The list author says:
  "A truly great book, easy to read, warm and heart breaking"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Alfie
20.  Alfie by Bill Naughton
The list author says:
  "Loved this book. enjoyed so much more than the film, a real classic"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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