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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1): Adult Edition
1.  Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1): Adult Edition by J. K. Rowling
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  "Don't let the categorisation of this as a 'childrens book' prejudice all you skeptical adults out there against reading this. This is an intelligent and well written book that will keep you gripped."
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The Bone People
2.  The Bone People by Keri Hulme
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  "If you want to know what I thought of this you can read my review on the product page; its such a good book it deserved the time and effort."
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Complicity (Abacus Paperback)
3.  Complicity (Abacus Paperback) by Iain Banks
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  "A can't put it down even if you have to."
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Selected Poems (Poetry Signatures)
4.  Selected Poems (Poetry Signatures) by Edwin Morgan
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  "Look out for The Lochness Monsters Song, made me laugh."
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Collected Poems
5.  Collected Poems by Norman MacCaig
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  "The ultimate scottish poet of the twentieth century, what else can I say apart from this collection is a masterpiece!"
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Interview with the Vampire: The First Book in The Vampire Chronicles
6.  Interview with the Vampire: The First Book in The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice
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  "In depth description gives the book texture and depth and brings the characters to life"
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Propa Propaganda
7.  Propa Propaganda by Benjamin Zephaniah
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  "Black British poetry at its best."
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The Handmaid's Tale (Contemporary Classics)
8.  The Handmaid's Tale (Contemporary Classics) by Margaret Atwood
The list author says:
  "This novel offers a frightening image of a dystopian future. Amazingly well written."
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The Complete Novels of Jane Austen: Seven Great English Classics
9.  The Complete Novels of Jane Austen: Seven Great English Classics by Jane Austen
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  "Don't be put off by the fact that Austen was writing in the 18th century, these novels are sharp, witty and insightful."
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Bored of the Rings: a Parody of J. R. R. Tolkein's The Lord of the Rings
10.  Bored of the Rings: a Parody of J. R. R. Tolkein's The Lord of the Rings by Henry N. Beard
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  "Hilarious parody of Lord of the Rings."
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Captain Corelli's Mandolin
11.  Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres
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  "Loved this novel from start to finish; a bitter sweet love story in war torn europe that captures the true nature of the human spirit."
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Equal Rites: A Discworld Novel
12.  Equal Rites: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "Saw Pratchett at The Edinburgh Book Festival, amazing personality, definately deserves a mention. This novel sees Granny Weatherwax at her hilariously frightening best."
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The Vagina Monologues
13.  The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler
The list author says:
  "Got to have lots of respect for someone who can talk about the intimate parts of the female body in such a funny way"
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Planet of the Apes: Monkey Planet (Tie in)
14.  Planet of the Apes: Monkey Planet (Tie in) by Pierre Boulle
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  "Well written, enjoyable read"
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Something Under the Bed is Drooling: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection (Calvin & Hobbes Series)
15.  Something Under the Bed is Drooling: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection (Calvin & Hobbes Series) by Bill Watterson
The list author says:
  "Okay what can I say I just couldn't resist adding this to my list, Clavin may verge on being every mothers idea of the anti-christ but you can't help but love him, oh and Hobbes of course."
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