Books I have read in 2011

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Camel (Animal)
1.  Camel (Animal) by Robert Irwin
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  "A book about camels. No Really."
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Neuromancer
2.  Neuromancer by William Gibson
The list author says:
  "Awesome Cyberpunk novel."
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The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
3.  The Weirdstone of Brisingamen by Alan Garner
The list author says:
  "Fun, but not really for adults."
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As I Lay Dying
4.  As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
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  "A book from the master of narrative."
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True Grit
5.  True Grit by Charles Portis
The list author says:
  "One of the most gripping and amusing books I have read for a while. As one reviewer put it, "McCarthy, but funny""
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To a Mountain in Tibet
6.  To a Mountain in Tibet by Colin Thubron
The list author says:
  "Another poignant, beautiful book from my favourite living travel author."
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No Country for Old Men
7.  No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
The list author says:
  "If you are just a fan of the film, rather than McCarthy, then this is worth reading for the extra Chirgurh; surely one of  the finest anti-heros."
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Suttree
8.  Suttree by Cormac McCarthy
The list author says:
  "A snapshot of the bizzare underbelly of 50s Knoxville which is funny and sad in equal measure."
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The Fall (Penguin Modern Classics)
9.  The Fall (Penguin Modern Classics) by Albert Camus
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  "An essential, lucid, disquieting read."
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The Dog of the South
10.  The Dog of the South by Charles Portis
The list author says:
  "A strange, almost surreal, funny book that put me more in mind of Hunter S. Thompson than Portis's True Grit."
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The Girl On The Landing
11.  The Girl On The Landing by Paul Torday
The list author says:
  "I picked this book up from a charity shop in Chester as I had nothing else to read. It was enjoyable and well paced, as much about identity as it was mental illness with plenty to think about."
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Blood Meridian: or The Evening Redness in the West
12.  Blood Meridian: or The Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy
The list author says:
  "An epic tale of the American wild west both real and mythical in an istant."
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Journey to the Jade Sea
13.  Journey to the Jade Sea by John Hillaby
The list author says:
  "A self depreacting account of a very impressive journey which the author downplays in that particular anglo way. Gives you itchy feet!"
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Nerd Do Well
14.  Nerd Do Well by Simon Pegg
The list author says:
  "A gentle read for the most part which kicks into gear when talking about his passions of comedy, films and performing."
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The Sunset Limited
15.  The Sunset Limited by Cormac McCarthy
The list author says:
  ""logical" conclusion of existentialism clashes with the steadfast faith of a ex-con come Samaritan in this thoughtful play. Sorry. Novel in Dramatic form!"
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Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said (GOLLANCZ S.F.)
16.  Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said (GOLLANCZ S.F.) by Philip K. Dick
The list author says:
  "A very readable, if not essential, yarn about the nature of reality and the effects of fame on the psyche."
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The Stonemason: A Play in Five Acts (Vintage International)
17.  The Stonemason: A Play in Five Acts (Vintage International) by Cormac McCarthy
The list author says:
  "A sombre play from McCarthy's pen; everything from family ties to civil rights to Marxism are in the mix."
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A Clockwork Orange (Penguin Modern Classics)
18.  A Clockwork Orange (Penguin Modern Classics) by Anthony Burgess
The list author says:
  "Burgess plays with language like no other author I've read to bring this dystopian future to life."
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World War Z
19.  World War Z by Max Brooks
The list author says:
  "I didn't like the dodgy politics or a few cringe worthy moments - dog handlers & some "USA, USA", but other than that a fun, authentic feeling read."
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The Call of the Wild
20.  The Call of the Wild by Jack London
The list author says:
  "A great story told from the point of view of a dog who descends into atavism. Put me in mind of the wolf sections of McCarthy's The Crossing."
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Batman: Arkham Asylum Anniversary Edition
21.  Batman: Arkham Asylum Anniversary Edition by Grant Morrison
The list author says:
  "The best artwork I've ever seen in a graphic novel and the overall comic is up there with The Watchmen"
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME: FROM THE BIG BANG TO BLACK HOLES.
22.  A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME: FROM THE BIG BANG TO BLACK HOLES. by Stephen W Hawking
The list author says:
  "A book I've intended to read for a long time. I was aware of most of the theories contained, but the beauty is how Hawking lucidly shows their links and progress in answering the ultimate question."
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Count Zero
23.  Count Zero by William Gibson
The list author says:
  "I've laboured on and off with this since book 16 or so. I was never really fully engaged by it and found it a strain to care about the characters and story arcs."
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A Song of Ice and Fire (2) - A Clash of Kings (Reissue)
24.  A Song of Ice and Fire (2) - A Clash of Kings (Reissue) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "I decided that I would start on book 2 after HBOs TV series of book 1, A Game of Thrones. The book was long, but pulls you in and the world, Martin's greatest accomplishment feels rich and deep."
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Not Before Sundown
25.  Not Before Sundown by Johanna Sinisalo
The list author says:
  "Myth brilliantly woven into reality to build an arresting story of love and loneliness in modern society."
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