Books Wot I Have Really Liked

A Listmania! list by A. Robins "pongowaring" (Birmingham)
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New York Son
1.  New York Son by Mike Feder
The list author says:
  "Read this years ago, but never forgot it. Very funny, yet very moving. Read it now - if you can track it down."
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Cryptonomicon
2.  Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson
The list author says:
  "I had no prior experience of Stephenson, and didnt expect to like this. Wrong. Impossible to put down, a fantastic book."
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)

First Light: The True Story of the Boy who became a Man in the War-torn Skies above Britain
3.  First Light: The True Story of the Boy who became a Man in the War-torn Skies above Britain by Geoffrey Wellum
The list author says:
  "Take an 18 yr old fresh from public school, give him some sketchy flight training, then send him up in a Spitfire to chase Me 109s. 60 years later he talks about it."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (153 customer reviews)

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My War Gone by, I Miss it So
4.  My War Gone by, I Miss it So by Anthony Loyd
The list author says:
  "This one had me on the verge of tears, amazing writing, shocking imagery."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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The Code Book: The Secret History of Codes and Code-breaking
5.  The Code Book: The Secret History of Codes and Code-breaking by Simon Singh
The list author says:
  "Sounds a little geeky, and I suppose it is really, but it makes a dry subject accessible."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (115 customer reviews)

The True Adventures of "The Rolling Stones"
6.  The True Adventures of "The Rolling Stones" by Stanley Booth
The list author says:
  "A true rock and roll classic - not just about the Stones, but a fantastic story of the era"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Albert Speer: His Battle with Truth
7.  Albert Speer: His Battle with Truth by Gitta Sereny
The list author says:
  "Speer was considered the good nazi. What is interesting about this book is that it makes you think about whether you too would have fallen under the spell of Hitler as Speer did."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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The Catcher in the Rye
8.  The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
The list author says:
  "A corny choice, I know, but I liked it a lot a long time ago."
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (386 customer reviews)

Microserfs
9.  Microserfs by Douglas Coupland
The list author says:
  "Possibly the best piece of fiction I have read ... especially enjoyable if you work in any computer related field."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

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The Outsider (Essential Penguin)
10.  The Outsider (Essential Penguin) by Albert Camus
The list author says:
  "Amazingly deep, has made me think like no other book."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)

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The Rotters' Club
11.  The Rotters' Club by Jonathan Coe
The list author says:
  "Anyone who went to KES will know why."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

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