Books I Loved in 2010

A Listmania! list by M. Dowden (London, UK)
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Odd Girl Out (Lesbian Pulp Fiction)
1.  Odd Girl Out (Lesbian Pulp Fiction) by Ann Bannon
The list author says:
  "The first book in the 'Beebo Brinker Chronicles'.  Read this and the other four as well, they are great stories."
£7.69   Used & New from: £2.36
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Varney, the Vampyre (Mystery & Supernatural) (Tales of Mystery & the Supernatural)
2.  Varney, the Vampyre (Mystery & Supernatural) (Tales of Mystery & the Supernatural) by James Malcom Rymer
The list author says:
  "An essential for those who love vampire tales."
£2.98   Used & New from: £0.14
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

The Ballad of Trenchmouth Taggart
3.  The Ballad of Trenchmouth Taggart by Glenn Taylor
The list author says:
  "A truly wonderful tale."
£11.69   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Alone in Berlin (Penguin Modern Classics)
4.  Alone in Berlin (Penguin Modern Classics) by Geoff Wilkes
The list author says:
  "The literay event, this is a must read book."
£6.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (280 customer reviews)

Humphry Clinker (Penguin Classics)
5.  Humphry Clinker (Penguin Classics) by Tobias Smollett
The list author says:
  "If you love 'The Pickwick Papers' you should read this.  The classic comic novel."
£6.99   Used & New from: £2.36
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Women's Barracks (Femmes Fatales: Women Write Pulp)
6.  Women's Barracks (Femmes Fatales: Women Write Pulp) by Tereska Torres
The list author says:
  "This semi-autobiographical novel offers an insight into life for those French women who joined the Free French Forces in this country.  This also includes some mention of lesbianism."
£8.99   Used & New from: £3.49
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Jack Sheppard (Pocket Penguin Classics)
7.  Jack Sheppard (Pocket Penguin Classics) by William Harrison Ainsworth
The list author says:
  "One of Ainsworth's most popular novels, starring the folk hero Jack Sheppard."
£5.99   Used & New from: £2.32
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Vampire of Ropraz, The
8.  Vampire of Ropraz, The by Jacques Chessex
The list author says:
  "A fantastic novella, apparently based on a true story."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

She Stoops to Conquer (Dover Thrift)
9.  She Stoops to Conquer (Dover Thrift) by Oliver Goldsmith
The list author says:
  "This is a brilliantly funny play.  If you like Oscar Wilde's comedies you should love this."
£2.90   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
10.  The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba
The list author says:
  "The true story of William Kamkwamba this is a great and highly recommended book to read."
£6.39   Used & New from: £3.57
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

The Taste of Sorrow
11.  The Taste of Sorrow by Jude Morgan
The list author says:
  "A fictional biography of the Bronte's that brings them to life like no other book."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

Tony and Susan
12.  Tony and Susan by Austin M. Wright
The list author says:
  "This story in a story is compulsive reading."
£9.74   Used & New from: £0.01
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)

Wolf Among Wolves
13.  Wolf Among Wolves by Hans Fallada
The list author says:
  "At last this masterpiece is brought to the English reader in its entirety."
£9.79   Used & New from: £3.44
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

The Breaking of Eggs
14.  The Breaking of Eggs by Jim Powell
The list author says:
  "An absolutely brilliant debut novel that will make you think."
£12.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

The Book of Human Skin
15.  The Book of Human Skin by Michelle Lovric
The list author says:
  "An historical black comedy that sparkles with wit."
£9.09   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)

Jezebel
16.  Jezebel by Irene Nemirovsky
The list author says:
  "Another fantastic tale from Nemirovsky."
£6.39   Used & New from: £1.24
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Jew
17.  Jew by D.O. Dodd
The list author says:
  "A Kafka-esque tale of the horrors of war."
£8.40   Used & New from: £0.15
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade (Penguin Modern Classics)
18.  Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade (Penguin Modern Classics) by Patrick Dennis
The list author says:
  "Back in print.....Everyone's favourite aunt!"
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)

Ziska: The Problem of a Wicked Soul (Dodo Press)
19.  Ziska: The Problem of a Wicked Soul (Dodo Press) by Marie Corelli
The list author says:
  "If you love 'Mummy' films you should love this."
£8.99   Used & New from: £5.33
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Romola (Penguin Classics)
20.  Romola (Penguin Classics) by George Eliot
The list author says:
  "Can give any modern historical novel a run for its money."
£6.99   Used & New from: £1.30
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

The Marrowbone Marble Company
21.  The Marrowbone Marble Company by Glenn Taylor
The list author says:
  "Coming out in 2011, this book is absolutely brilliant."
£9.09   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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