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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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The Poisonwood Bible
3.  The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
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  "Brilliant and grippingly written plus sad and moving - this book has it all."
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Atonement
4.  Atonement by Ian McEwan
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  "Tragic tale that you don't want to finish."
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Pause Between Acts
5.  Pause Between Acts by Mavis Cheek
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  "She never disappoints but I think this one remains my favourite."
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The Ghost Road (The regeneration trilogy)
6.  The Ghost Road (The regeneration trilogy) by Pat Barker
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  "Movingly real and wonderfully well written."
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Anita and Me
7.  Anita and Me by Meera Syal
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  "Funny, funny, funny."
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Acid Row
8.  Acid Row by Minette Walters
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  "In my opinion, definitely her best yet. Must be read in one sitting."
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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
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  "Making maths interesting!"
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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
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  "First read 20 years ago but still moves me to tears. Should be compulsory school reading."
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