Great reads in no particular order

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Catch-22
1.  Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
The list author says:
  "Probably one of the funniest books I have ever read. Enjoyed every page."
£5.38   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (332 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Rum Diary (Bloomsbury Classic Reads)
2.  The Rum Diary (Bloomsbury Classic Reads) by Hunter S. Thompson
The list author says:
  "The best novel by Hunter Thompson. Funny and a great story."
£5.59   Used & New from: £1.34
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)

Fiesta: The Sun Also Rises (Arrow Classic)
3.  Fiesta: The Sun Also Rises (Arrow Classic) by Ernest Hemingway
The list author says:
  "My favorite Hemingway. Atmospheric and beautifully written."
£5.59   Used & New from: £2.90
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Penguin Classics)
4.  The Picture of Dorian Gray (Penguin Classics) by Oscar Wilde
The list author says:
  "A genuine fairy tale for adults. I could not recommend this enough."
£4.79   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (177 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Nineteen Eighty-four
5.  Nineteen Eighty-four by George Orwell
The list author says:
  "This book is just incredible. Very scary and relevant even today."
£5.57   Used & New from: £2.76
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (363 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

The Great Gatsby (Penguin Modern Classics)
6.  The Great Gatsby (Penguin Modern Classics) by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The list author says:
  "So much atmosphere and the descriptions are beautiful."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.52
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (387 customer reviews)

On the Road (Penguin Modern Classics)
7.  On the Road (Penguin Modern Classics) by Jack Kerouac
The list author says:
  "In my opinion the best of the beat generation."
£6.29   Used & New from: £2.76
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)

The Sign of Four (Penguin Classics)
8.  The Sign of Four (Penguin Classics) by Arthur Conan Doyle
The list author says:
  "My favourite Holmes novel. The best story. Couldn't put it down."
£5.24   Used & New from: £1.55
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

The Thirty-Nine Steps (Penguin Classics)
9.  The Thirty-Nine Steps (Penguin Classics) by John Buchan
The list author says:
  "A very good short novel.  An an interesting story thats fast paced."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)

Mother Night
10.  Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut
The list author says:
  "One of my favourite Vonnegut novels. Deep in meaning and high in humor."
£5.79   Used & New from: £0.78
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

The Invisible Man (Penguin Classics)
11.  The Invisible Man (Penguin Classics) by H.G. Wells
The list author says:
  "An awesome short novel. Definitely should read if you are a fan of the genre."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Brighton Rock
12.  Brighton Rock by Graham Greene
The list author says:
  "A dark look at the at Brighton. Very well written with a great ending"
£4.90   Used & New from: £1.05
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (116 customer reviews)

American Psycho
13.  American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
The list author says:
  "Violent, vile and quite funny. Not for the faint of heart."
Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (146 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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A Canticle for Leibowitz (Bantam Spectra Book)
14.  A Canticle for Leibowitz (Bantam Spectra Book) by Walter M. Miller Jr.
The list author says:
  "A very unique post apocalyptic story."
Used & New from: £0.86
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Volume One in the Trilogy of Five (Hitchhikers Guide 1)
15.  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Volume One in the Trilogy of Five (Hitchhikers Guide 1) by Douglas Adams
The list author says:
  "Absolutely hilarious and one of the best of its genre."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.69
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (157 customer reviews)

Emergency Sex (And Other Desperate Measures): True Stories from a War Zone
16.  Emergency Sex (And Other Desperate Measures): True Stories from a War Zone by Heidi Postlewait
The list author says:
  "Harrowing and utterly brilliant. A must read."
£5.99   Used & New from: £2.43
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Casino Royale (Penguin Viking Lit Fiction)
17.  Casino Royale (Penguin Viking Lit Fiction) by Ian Fleming
The list author says:
  "the first and finest bond novel."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)

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Hell House
18.  Hell House by Richard Matheson
The list author says:
  "Dark and very depraved. Another book not for the faint hearted or easily offended"
£22.09   Used & New from: £22.03
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

The War of the Worlds
19.  The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
The list author says:
  "The first alien invasion novel. Original and addictive."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)

Fight Club
20.  Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk
The list author says:
  "The films good. The book is soo much better."
£4.79   Used & New from: £2.53
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)

Animal Farm: A Fairy Story
21.  Animal Farm: A Fairy Story by George Orwell
The list author says:
  "Short and exciting. I had to read it one sitting."
£5.19   Used & New from: £2.45
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (179 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Breakfast Of Champions (Vintage Classics)
22.  Breakfast Of Champions (Vintage Classics) by Kurt Vonnegut
The list author says:
  "Crazy and hilarious. With funny illustrations to accompany"
£6.29   Used & New from: £1.03
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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