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House Of Leaves
1.  House Of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski
The list author says:
  "A good use of meta-literature... and it's down right scary too."
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Longitude
2.  Longitude by Dava Sobel
The list author says:
  "Probably one of the best popular science/history books. Beautifully written and elegantly presented."
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The Arcanum: Extraordinary True Story of the Invention of European Porcelain
3.  The Arcanum: Extraordinary True Story of the Invention of European Porcelain by Janet Gleeson
The list author says:
  "Another brilliant tale that reads more like a mystery than a bland history."
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A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
4.  A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "OK, this is what fantasy should be. Well written characters and a complex political plot rolled into a complex but entertaining tale. Go get this today."
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Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen)
5.  Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen) by Steven Erikson
The list author says:
  "Another great adventure that allows and expects the reader to be as engaged as the characters. Addictive."
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The Initiate Brother (Daw science fiction)
6.  The Initiate Brother (Daw science fiction) by Sean Russell
The list author says:
  "A well written and contemplative novel that also has a rollicking good adventure behind it."
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A Cook's Tour
7.  A Cook's Tour by Anthony Bourdain
The list author says:
  "Look, even if you haven't worked in a kitchen, this is a must. One of the best travel/food books ever (and I think I may have had him for a boss at some time...it's hazy.)"
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Flashman (The Flashman Papers)
8.  Flashman (The Flashman Papers) by George MacDonald Fraser
The list author says:
  "Fraser makes Flashman the perfect blend ot history and fiction. With complex 'documentation' at the end, this will have you looking for Sir Harry in your history textbooks."
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A Wild Sheep Chase (Panther)
9.  A Wild Sheep Chase (Panther) by Haruki Murakami
The list author says:
  "Just weird. No, really... Very readable and very odd in a wonderful way."
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Cryptonomicon
10.  Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson
The list author says:
  "Give all of his books a try. (exept Big U) They are thought provoking and entertaining."
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Use Of Weapons (The Culture)
11.  Use Of Weapons (The Culture) by Iain M. Banks
The list author says:
  "Again, any of his books are worth the time, either from this or his 'civilian' nom de plume."
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