The Few Books You Won't Be Able To Put Down

A Listmania! list by William Burgon
 
The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004)
1.  The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004) by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "This is a book all should read.  My first large Fantasy book, it is something that will never be equaled. A masterpeice."
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The Eye Of The World: Wheel of Time: Book 1 (The Wheel of Time)
2.  The Eye Of The World: Wheel of Time: Book 1 (The Wheel of Time) by Robert Jordan
The list author says:
  "This is only book 1 of what will be, with 12 books, the largest fantasy series ever.  While book 10 (the latest) was not well recieved, they are a magnificant work."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (179 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Across the Nightingale Floor: Tales of the Otori Book 1
3.  Across the Nightingale Floor: Tales of the Otori Book 1 by Lian Hearn
The list author says:
  "An excellent book in a parallel feudal Japan.  Well written and part of a trilogy, it provides an enjoyable read."
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His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass"
4.  His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "Concidered a book for children, this is a moving and well thought out trilogy, with serious questions about religion.  Deserved the Booker prize"
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Sharpe's Tiger: Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Seringapatam, 1799 [Sharpe 1]
5.  Sharpe's Tiger: Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Seringapatam, 1799 [Sharpe 1] by Bernard Cornwell
The list author says:
  "The first Sharpe book, this series provides great reading, and there is no shortage of books in the series."
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Jennifer Government
6.  Jennifer Government by Max Barry
The list author says:
  "An amzing vision of the future, and one that seems almost plausible. The 1984 of the 21st C."
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Animal Farm, and, 1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four
7.  Animal Farm, and, 1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
The list author says:
  "2 books in one, both of these are defining books that still impact readers today."
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Single and Single
8.  Single and Single by John le Carre
The list author says:
  "While all of John le Carres books are worth reading, this is my favourite (of the 6 or so i have read). An amazing thriller"
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The Autograph Man
9.  The Autograph Man by Zadie Smith
The list author says:
  "Zadie Smiths second book, this is so well written that i read it in a day, i couldn't stop.  Brilliant"
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A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
10.  A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "A fantasy book to finish on, this is another series (will be 6 i believe).  Better, in my opinion, than Jordans, these books have it all - court intrigue, battles, suspense - and that feeling of depth"
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Customer Discussions about products in this list
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What Book To Read? 1 3 Apr 2012
is A wheel of time series worth it? 11 17 Mar 2012
choices for lord of the rings and hobbit in hardback 1 14 Feb 2012
Exciting 2 5 Sep 2011
Where can i find the trade paperback? 2 3 Aug 2011
Boring 4 3 Aug 2011
Lord of the Rings Trivial Pursuit DVD game 0 16 Oct 2010
Do you think this is a good idea? 1 24 Jun 2010
Robert Jordan RIP 0 18 Sep 2007
 
   

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Last updated: 19/07/2003
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