Books That Blew Me Away

A Listmania! list by Easybid "easybid"
 
The Sparrow
1.  The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
The list author says:
  "Incredibley thought provoking with a stunning ending, a must read"
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)

The Star Rover ("Rebel Inc." Classics)
2.  The Star Rover ("Rebel Inc." Classics) by T.C. Campbell
The list author says:
  "An absolute classic.  A wonderful story by a wonderful writer"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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I Am Legend (S.F. Masterworks)
3.  I Am Legend (S.F. Masterworks) by Richard Matheson
The list author says:
  "Easily the most clever and the most chilling vampire story ever written."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (160 customer reviews)

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Mucho Mojo
4.  Mucho Mojo by Joe R Lansdale
The list author says:
  "Once you have read one you will be addicted and will want to read them all"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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The Big Blowdown (Five Star)
5.  The Big Blowdown (Five Star) by George Pelecanos
The list author says:
  "I read everything he writes, a fantastic contemporary  American storyteller with characters you will love"
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

The Color Purple
6.  The Color Purple by Alice Walker
The list author says:
  "Forget the film and read the book, Celie and Shug Avery are unforgettable"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

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Stone Junction: An Alchemical Potboiler
7.  Stone Junction: An Alchemical Potboiler by Jim Dodge
The list author says:
  "Written by a truly imaginative story teller, I couldn't put this down. Ignore the bad reviews on the site!"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Of Mice and Men (Steinbeck "Essentials")
8.  Of Mice and Men (Steinbeck "Essentials") by John Steinbeck
The list author says:
  "One of the greatest writers ever....wonderful"
Used & New from: £0.03
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (175 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (International Writers)
9.  Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (International Writers) by Patrick Suskind
The list author says:
  "A repulsively fascinating tale with a wonderfully loathsome character"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (196 customer reviews)

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Cool Hand Luke (Film Ink)
10.  Cool Hand Luke (Film Ink) by Donn Pearce
The list author says:
  "One of the greatest characters every written and committed to screen"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
11.  A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers
The list author says:
  "Rambling, introspective voyage of self discovery between older and younger brothers"
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3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)

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Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk
12.  Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk by Legs McNeil
The list author says:
  "A hillarious read for any music lover, especially those of American punk"
£9.09   Used & New from: £2.26
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Art to Choke Hearts & Pissing in the Gene Pool
13.  Art to Choke Hearts & Pissing in the Gene Pool by Henry Rollins
The list author says:
  "Scary genius"
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To Kill a Mocking Bird
14.  To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee
The list author says:
  "An obvious choice, but still brilliant after all these years"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (372 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Great Gatsby (Penguin Popular Classics)
15.  The Great Gatsby (Penguin Popular Classics) by F Scott Fitzgerald
The list author says:
  "However many times you read it, it's still a great story filled with intriguing characters"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (387 customer reviews)

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Nobody's Fool (Vintage Contemporaries)
16.  Nobody's Fool (Vintage Contemporaries) by Richard Russo
The list author says:
  "It's all about the characters, and every single one of them is written beautifully"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Chickenhawk
17.  Chickenhawk by Robert Mason
The list author says:
  "I wanted to fly a helicopter after reading this - an amazing account of the Vietnam war"
Used & New from: £4.00
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)

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Verner Panton: The Collected Works
18.  Verner Panton: The Collected Works by Mathias Remmele
The list author says:
  "Mind boggling colour and the most imaginative designer ever"
Used & New from: £67.99

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The Art of Maurice Sendak: v. 1: 1980 to Present
19.  The Art of Maurice Sendak: v. 1: 1980 to Present by Selma G. Lanes
The list author says:
  "A must for all fans of the creator of Where The Wild Things Are...amazing illustrations"
Used & New from: £21.99

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The Art of Rock: Posters from Presley to Punk
20.  The Art of Rock: Posters from Presley to Punk by Paul Grushkin
The list author says:
  "A beautiful collection of art in music  through the years"
£46.23   Used & New from: £42.34

The Crucible: A Play in Four Acts (Penguin Modern Classics)
21.  The Crucible: A Play in Four Acts (Penguin Modern Classics) by Arthur Miller
The list author says:
  "A terryifying example of ignorance still relevant today"
£4.50   Used & New from: £1.57
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Wall and Piece
22.  Wall and Piece by Banksy
The list author says:
  "Fun, daring, and ultimately thought provoking"
£13.00   Used & New from: £8.55
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)

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