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Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen)
1.  Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen) by Steven Erikson
The list author says:
  "The whole series is one of the best in fantasy. On a par with Tolkien. The series truly deserves to be called 'epic'"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (145 customer reviews)

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Weaveworld (Voyager Classics)
2.  Weaveworld (Voyager Classics) by Clive Barker
The list author says:
  "A great storyteller and an engrossing read. It will leave you looking over your shoulder on a bright sunny day!"
£5.23   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

A Cavern of Black Ice (Sword of Shadows)
3.  A Cavern of Black Ice (Sword of Shadows) by J. V. Jones
The list author says:
  "One of my favourite fantasy series. Eagerly awaiting for the last volume"
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)

The Dark Tower: Gunslinger Bk. 1
4.  The Dark Tower: Gunslinger Bk. 1 by Stephen King
The list author says:
  "Follow Roland on his quest for the dark tower... a must read!"
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (129 customer reviews)

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The War of the Flowers
5.  The War of the Flowers by Tad Williams
The list author says:
  "A wonderful story about the world of Fairie."
£6.79   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Collins Modern Classics - The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit - Boxed Set of Four Books in Slip-case: AND The Hobbit
6.  Collins Modern Classics - The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit - Boxed Set of Four Books in Slip-case: AND The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "A list wouldn't be complete without Tolkien's masterpiece."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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Silent Night: The Remarkable Christmas Truce of 1914
7.  Silent Night: The Remarkable Christmas Truce of 1914 by Stanley Weintraub
The list author says:
  "A fascinating book about the christmas truce during World War 1"
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Geisha of Gion: The True Story of Japan's Foremost Geisha: The Memoir of Mineko Iwasaki
8.  Geisha of Gion: The True Story of Japan's Foremost Geisha: The Memoir of Mineko Iwasaki by Mineko Iwasaki
The list author says:
  "A beautiful book about the life of a Geisha."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

The Tawny Man Trilogy (1) - Fool's Errand: Book One of the Tawny Man
9.  The Tawny Man Trilogy (1) - Fool's Errand: Book One of the Tawny Man by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "Although all her books are great, this trilogy was my favourite. Read the first ones though before you read this one."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Fifth Elephant: A Discworld Novel
10.  The Fifth Elephant: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "The first book of his that I read. All of his books are a pleasure to read.."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (112 customer reviews)

The Eye Of The World: Wheel of Time: Book 1 (The Wheel of Time)
11.  The Eye Of The World: Wheel of Time: Book 1 (The Wheel of Time) by Robert Jordan
The list author says:
  "The story is very good, but will it ever end!"
£5.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (179 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Stalking Tender Prey (Creed)
12.  Stalking Tender Prey (Creed) by Storm Constantine
The list author says:
  "The story of fallen angels. Well worth the read."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic
13.  Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic by Tom Holland
The list author says:
  "If you're interested in Roman history but don't know where to start I recommend this book."
£6.04   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)

Emperor - The Gates of Rome
14.  Emperor - The Gates of Rome by Conn Iggulden
The list author says:
  "Very good novels about the life of Julius Ceasar."
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (144 customer reviews)

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Shogun: A Novel of Japan
15.  Shogun: A Novel of Japan by James Clavell
The list author says:
  "One of my all time favorite novels. A real page-turner!"
£5.82   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

Goodbye to All That (Essential Penguin)
16.  Goodbye to All That (Essential Penguin) by Robert Graves
The list author says:
  "An autobiography of Robert Graves."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Into Thin Air: Personal Account of the Everest Disaster
17.  Into Thin Air: Personal Account of the Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer
The list author says:
  "Incredible."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (194 customer reviews)

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Daughter of the Empire
18.  Daughter of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist
The list author says:
  "A spellbinding trilogy."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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