Books that stand out in my mind as Fantabulous - In no order

A Listmania! list by Rising Ape "xKx" (England, Derbys)
 
Witches Abroad: A Discworld Novel
1.  Witches Abroad: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "First Pratchett I ever read, got me hooked."
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The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Five Parts
2.  The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Five Parts by Douglas Adams
The list author says:
  "A great book, everyone should read it at least once."
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Wuthering Heights (Penguin Classics)
3.  Wuthering Heights (Penguin Classics) by Emily Bronte
The list author says:
  "Great book, don't be put off by the fact it's on some school reading lists"
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The Picture of Dorian Gray (Penguin Popular Classics)
4.  The Picture of Dorian Gray (Penguin Popular Classics) by Oscar Wilde
The list author says:
  "Fantastic book, everyone knows the premise but really worth reading."
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A Certain Slant of Light
5.  A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb
The list author says:
  "Couldn't put this book down, ."
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Hogfather: A Discworld Novel
6.  Hogfather: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "If you saw the Sky film, don't judge the book by it! The film was good but can't compare to Pratchett's asides and random humour that couldn't be put into the film."
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Dracula (Wordsworth Classics)
7.  Dracula (Wordsworth Classics) by Bram Stoker
The list author says:
  "Classic book, again everyone knows the story but that should be more of an incentive I think to read it"
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Watchmen
8.  Watchmen by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "A friend recommended I read it and I'm so glad I did, I still haven't seen the film but this is well worth reading, even if you don't think you're a fan of comics/superheroes give it a go."
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Animal Farm: A Fairy Story
9.  Animal Farm: A Fairy Story by George Orwell
The list author says:
  "Great book, everyone should read it -and 1984 too"
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American Gods
10.  American Gods by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "A great read, hard to describe but you should really check it out."
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The Hobbit
11.  The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "I think the Hobbit is better than LOTR- come on, Tom Bombadill! but you should check them out too if you haven't read them"
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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (Wicked Years)
12.  Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (Wicked Years) by Gregory Maguire
The list author says:
  "A really good book, offers a whole different perspective on the life in Oz, and just a terriffic read"
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Gone with the Wind
13.  Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
The list author says:
  "This is my favorite book, If you've seen and liked the film it's a must read. I've not seen the film but my mum, who has but hasn't read the book, didn't know  a lot of things that happens to Scarlett"
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Lord of the Flies
14.  Lord of the Flies by William Golding
The list author says:
  "I love this book, again it's often on school reading lists, but as much as I, and probably you, hate having to read a book you should give it a go."
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The Other Boleyn Girl
15.  The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
The list author says:
  "I never saw the film, and I didn't hear great reviews about it, but I'm glad it came out because it made me want to read this book. You won't be disapointed if you read it."
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The Day of the Triffids
16.  The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham
The list author says:
  "I love sci fi (in case you hadn't guessed) but this is a seriously good read. -and I think still relevant to today. -I never did like plants..."
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I Am Legend (S.F. Masterworks)
17.  I Am Legend (S.F. Masterworks) by Richard Matheson
The list author says:
  "This is a truly great book. If you at all like sci fi/vampires you should read it. -Also it's nothing like the film."
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Pride and Prejudice (Penguin Popular Classics)
18.  Pride and Prejudice (Penguin Popular Classics) by Jane Austen
The list author says:
  "One of my favorite books, didn't expect to like it when I started reading it but it is a classic."
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His Dark Materials Slipcase: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass"
19.  His Dark Materials Slipcase: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "Fantastic books, really worth reading."
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The Shining
20.  The Shining by Stephen King
The list author says:
  "Master of horror, the film doesn't compare."
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Good Omens
21.  Good Omens by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "I love Pratchett, and this book introduced me to Neil Gaiman if your a fan of either or if you think you might be you should read it."
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The Chronicles of Narnia (3) - The Horse and His Boy
22.  The Chronicles of Narnia (3) - The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis
The list author says:
  "Can't have a list without including Narnia, this is my favorite Narnia book, although it's a close call with the Silver Chair. Everyone should read at least one Narnia book."
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Collins Modern Classics - The Silver Brumby
23.  Collins Modern Classics - The Silver Brumby by Elyne Mitchell
The list author says:
  "A favourite book of mine from childhood, I only read this one of the Brumby stories -mainly because I couldn't find any others at that time, I may have to look into finding more.."
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American Gods forum
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Watchmen forum
Who said "comic books" are for kids? 		7 1 Mar 2011
Pride and Prejudice (Penguin Classics) forum
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Watchmen forum
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Watchmen forum
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who watchs the watchmen ? 		1 1 Dec 2010
Animal Farm: A Fairy Story forum
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Wicked forum
Wicked - is it suitable? 		2 8 Sep 2010
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