Books to make you pause

A Listmania! list by Isotala "Isotala" (Edinburgh)
 
Anna Karenin (Classics)
1.  Anna Karenin (Classics) by L.N. Tolstoy
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  "I can never thank the person who recommended this book enough. The two parallel love stories contain more feeling and reality than a sackful of modern 'chick-lit' romances."
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To Kill A Mockingbird
2.  To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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  "This features on so many lists and rightly so. I read this when I was in school and it made a huge impression. Everything about this book, the characters, events and message, is special."
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The Poisonwood Bible
3.  The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
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  "I love everything about this book. Adah provides one of the most interesting and intricate narrative voices I have read."
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The Grapes of Wrath
4.  The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
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  "I've always prefered this to East of Eden, the Joad family are instantly welcoming to the reader.  Arguably the most beautiful final passage ever."
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1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four
5.  1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
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  "Seriously Creepy. Not to be read while under the influence of anything. This is a book that will keep you up all night reading, and only partly because you don't want to turn out the lights."
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Night Watch: A Discworld Novel
6.  Night Watch: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "Unforgetable characters, intricate storylines and a healthy dose of cynicism make up a hugely under-rated collection of books. At times highly satirical and political and always hilarious."
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Pride and Prejudice (Collector's Library)
7.  Pride and Prejudice (Collector's Library) by Jane Austen
The list author says:
  "Forget what you've heard. Forget Colin Firth. This is one of the most enduring love stories written. I will admit to muttering at the book with frustration every time Elizabeth and Darcy missed."
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The Great Gatsby (Penguin Modern Classics)
8.  The Great Gatsby (Penguin Modern Classics) by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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  "There's a captivating magic about this book, Gatsby is the person you've always wanted to meet."
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The God of Small Things
9.  The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
The list author says:
  "I picked this up in the airport looking for a distraction. I found Roy's style of writing enchanting and was deeply touched by this book. Only read it if you have the time to think about it."
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Catch-22
10.  Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
The list author says:
  "Despite the reputation once you get beyond the first few chapters the style becomes familiar and easier to follow. Hilarious and haunting. Worth it just for Milo."
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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
11.  The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams
The list author says:
  "Packing more imagination than the latest Sci-fi blockbuster these books are beyond description. Once you do read them you'll find yourself seeking others who have just to share the in jokes."
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The Catcher in the Rye
12.  The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
The list author says:
  "Equally powerful as a teenage or adult read. After reading this I had intense urges to follow his footsteps."
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The Crow Road
13.  The Crow Road by Iain Banks
The list author says:
  "Prentice McHoan has had some interesting experiences in his life, notably his hilarious sexual experience in a car. While at times seemingly without purpose the book draws together as it progresses."
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Dance Dance Dance
14.  Dance Dance Dance by Haruki Murakami
The list author says:
  "Everything Murakami writes is poetry. Prepare for dreamlike states and some of the most beautiful language to be found on a page."
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Lord of the Flies
15.  Lord of the Flies by William Golding
The list author says:
  "It's official. Children are scary."
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Wuthering Heights (Penguin Popular Classics)
16.  Wuthering Heights (Penguin Popular Classics) by Emily Brontë
The list author says:
  "Quite a dark take on love and loss. If this ever gets released as a major film I want Tim Burton to get his hands on it."
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The Art of Looking Sideways
17.  The Art of Looking Sideways by Alan Fletcher
The list author says:
  "Like a giant magpie let loose Alan Fletcher has gathered a multitude of pictures, random facts, anecdotes, musings, designs and sketches on issues from pattern to chance."
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His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass"
18.  His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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  "Pure, compulsive magic. Definately not just for children."
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E=mc2: A Biography of the World's Most Famous Equation
19.  E=mc2: A Biography of the World's Most Famous Equation by David Bodanis
The list author says:
  "Don't be put off by the science, it's easily explained in simple terms. Fascinating insight into scientists of all ages. Very good for impressing people with."
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Summer Sisters
20.  Summer Sisters by Judy Blume
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  "I've read this several times since I was fifteen and have never been able to resist crying. Emotionally wrenching tale of a unique friendship."
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The Man in the High Castle (Penguin Modern Classics)
21.  The Man in the High Castle (Penguin Modern Classics) by Philip K. Dick
The list author says:
  "A slightly bonkers and at times terrifying image of a world in which the Allies lost the war. Hard going but worth it."
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1)
22.  Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1) by J. K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "It's hard to imagine the last few years without these books. Ignore the hype and definately ignore the films. As involving and well written as the best adult fiction."
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
23.  The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
The list author says:
  "Worth the hype. Incredibly well written and intriguing insight into the mind of a boy with Aspergers."
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
24.  The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
The list author says:
  "Beautiful in its simplicity. Instantly loveable characters that develop throughout the series. I challenge anyone to read this and not finish the rest of the series."
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Vernon God Little
25.  Vernon God Little by DBC Pierre
The list author says:
  "I found certain issues raised in this book shocking and difficult to stomach. The final vision of deathrow as reality tv is chilling in its inevitable possibility.."
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