Books I've loved -first half of 2008

A Listmania! list by Mrs. S. R. Wray "Sarah Wray - writer of teen fiction" (Belfast)
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The Book Thief
1.  The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
The list author says:
  "I bought this book, and then didn't read it for ages because I thought it was probably overhyped, but when I finally did read it - wow! I thought it was absolutely brilliant. Very cleverly crafted."
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I am the Messenger
2.  I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
The list author says:
  "I bought this because I loved The Book Thief so much. It's very different but equally as brilliant in my opinion."
£9.89   Used & New from: £3.00
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)

A Quiet Belief In Angels
3.  A Quiet Belief In Angels by R.J. Ellory
The list author says:
  "I thought I would love this book (great title) but I felt let down. Not that good really."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (364 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Engleby
4.  Engleby by Sebastian Faulks
The list author says:
  "Quite dark and disturbing, but very readable, if a little confusing."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (174 customer reviews)

Darkly Dreaming Dexter
5.  Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
The list author says:
  "Loved the TV programme, in fact (dare I say it) I loved the TV programme more than the book."
£4.31   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Miracle At Speedy Motors: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Vol 9
6.  The Miracle At Speedy Motors: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Vol 9 by Alexander McCall Smith
The list author says:
  "There's something comforting and uplifting about Mma Ramotswe, the gentle heroine of The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency books."
£11.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

Two Doors Down
7.  Two Doors Down by Annie McCartney
The list author says:
  "Set in my hometown of  Belfast, this book is similar to the Alexander McCall Smith Edinburgh Street series."
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When We Were Orphans
8.  When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro
The list author says:
  "Surreal mystery novel set in Shanghai."
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3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)

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The Brief History of the Dead
9.  The Brief History of the Dead by Kevin Brockmeier
The list author says:
  "Gripping book, but I would have liked it to be longer."
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Coastliners
10.  Coastliners by Joanne Harris
The list author says:
  "I listened to this as an audio book in the car, and I kept volunteering to drive places so that I could listen to some more."
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 03/07/2008
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