Books that make the train go faster

A Listmania! list by Sarah Lesley "working_mum" (London)
 
The All True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton
1.  The All True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton by Jane Smiley
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  "Small print but a great read. Very descriptive that makes you feel you are there"
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Restoration
2.  Restoration by Rose Tremain
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  "A character that you will like, pity and and despise in equal measure."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

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The Poisonwood Bible
3.  The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
The list author says:
  "Brilliant and grippingly written plus sad and moving - this book has it all."
£5.12   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (148 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Atonement
4.  Atonement by Ian McEwan
The list author says:
  "Tragic tale that you don't want to finish."
£5.68   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (286 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Pause Between Acts
5.  Pause Between Acts by Mavis Cheek
The list author says:
  "She never disappoints but I think this one remains my favourite."
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Ghost Road (The regeneration trilogy)
6.  The Ghost Road (The regeneration trilogy) by Pat Barker
The list author says:
  "Movingly real and wonderfully well written."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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Anita and Me
7.  Anita and Me by Meera Syal
The list author says:
  "Funny, funny, funny."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Acid Row
8.  Acid Row by Minette Walters
The list author says:
  "In my opinion, definitely her best yet. Must be read in one sitting."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Why Do Buses Come in Threes?: The Hidden Mathematics of Everyday Life
9.  Why Do Buses Come in Threes?: The Hidden Mathematics of Everyday Life by Tim Rice
The list author says:
  "Making maths interesting!"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Testament Of Youth: An Autobiographical Study of the Years 1900-1925 (Virago classic non-fiction)
10.  Testament Of Youth: An Autobiographical Study of the Years 1900-1925 (Virago classic non-fiction) by Shirley Williams
The list author says:
  "First read 20 years ago but still moves me to tears. Should be compulsory school reading."
£9.74   Used & New from: £0.48
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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