Books I have loved old and new

A Listmania! list by susiepet (London)
 
The Historian
1.  The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
The list author says:
  "Loved this, you can easily get hooked on the gothic atmosphere. It was even better on the second time round. A real story with passion, history and the sort of scary you imagine for yourself!"
£4.47   Used & New from: £0.01
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (355 customer reviews)

Ammie, Come Home
2.  Ammie, Come Home by Barbara Michaels
The list author says:
  "This was the first Michaels novel I read. Like all the others, its gentle pace is punctuated with humour and the ghost stories are sympathetically handled. Comfort reading for a rainy afternoon"
Used & New from: £3.48
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Gaudy Night: A Lord Peter Wimsley Mystery (A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery)
3.  Gaudy Night: A Lord Peter Wimsley Mystery (A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery) by Dorothy L Sayers
The list author says:
  "The one where Lord Peter finally gets the girl - but also an evocative piece on an Oxford long gone and an era that always looks sunny from here. One amongst all her triumphs."
£5.12   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Meditations (Penguin Classics)
4.  Meditations (Penguin Classics) by Marcus Aurelius
The list author says:
  "We should all read a philosopher or two and Marcus might be long gone but his principles stand today. If you like this, try also Seneca"
£5.99   Used & New from: £2.12
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Aphrodite
5.  Aphrodite by Isabel Allende
The list author says:
  "Sex and food by a great writer - who could ask for more?"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Hawksmoor
6.  Hawksmoor by Peter Ackroyd
The list author says:
  "Beautifully written story with Ackroyd's usual skill and imagination. Also makes you want to seek out all Hawksmoors work..."
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3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Skallagrigg
7.  Skallagrigg by William Horwood
The list author says:
  "This made me cry when I first read it about 20 years ago, and I don't think he's bettered himself. Comes from the heart"
Used & New from: £4.49
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

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I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
8.  I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Dr Maya Angelou
The list author says:
  "Enough said on this one by others"
£4.94   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

A Short History Of Nearly Everything
9.  A Short History Of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
The list author says:
  "I'm not a huge fan of Bill, but this reminded me of everything I thought I'd forgotten from university and added significantly. A real way to interest anybody in the wonders of science"
£6.79   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (341 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Dark is Rising Sequence: "Over Sea, Under Stone"; The "Dark Is Rising"; "Greenwitch"; The "Grey King"; "Silver O" (Puffin Books)
10.  The Dark is Rising Sequence: "Over Sea, Under Stone"; The "Dark Is Rising"; "Greenwitch"; The "Grey King"; "Silver O" (Puffin Books) by Susan Cooper
The list author says:
  "OK, I know it's a kids book, but it's still finely crafted with emotional depth and a clever revisit reworking of legend."
Used & New from: £2.57
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Look to the Lady (Albert Campion Mysteries)
11.  Look to the Lady (Albert Campion Mysteries) by Margery Allingham
The list author says:
  "Anything by Allingham is a treat if you like old fashioned crime stories, but this one has legend and fantasy mixed into the story."
Used & New from: £7.58
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Ballet for Laura (Seagull Library)
12.  Ballet for Laura (Seagull Library) by Linda Blake
The list author says:
  "My first ever ballet novel from the 60's. Sadly out of print but a delightful mix of school story, dance and coming of age"
Used & New from: £16.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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The Weirdstone Of Brisingamen (Collins Voyager)
13.  The Weirdstone Of Brisingamen (Collins Voyager) by Alan Garner
The list author says:
  "He's well known and reprinted regularly, but I still think this is his finest. A great scary novel for the kids"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Underground London: Travels Beneath the City Streets
14.  Underground London: Travels Beneath the City Streets by Stephen Smith
The list author says:
  "I love guidebooks and this one is a fantastic alternative read, plus gives you loads of information to show off to those who think they know London well!"
£7.69   Used & New from: £0.01
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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