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Kleo's top 20 books - recommended
A Listmania! list by Mr. K. Papas "kleopapas" (London, UK)

1. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (International Writers) by Patrick Suskind

The list author says:
	"A wonderfully original and clever book, truly one of a kind that will stay with you forever. A unique accomplishment, superlatives do not do it justice."

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2. Wonderland Avenue: Tales of Glamour and Excess (Abacus Books) by Danny Sugerman

The list author says:
	"Very funny and totally gripping from the first paragraph onwards, it's written in a very comfortable almost conversational style, an excellent book."

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(26 customer reviews)

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3. 1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four by Thomas Pynchon

The list author says:
	"Very dark, very disturbing and sadly coming very true. If you thought Big Brother was just a figment of Orwell's imagination, read this and think again."

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(363 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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4. Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier

The list author says:
	"A hugely enjoyable book, simply beautifully written and very touching."

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(128 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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5. All in the Mind: Farewell to God by Ludovic Kennedy

The list author says:
	"Ludovic Kennedy's views on God and atheism - marvellous."

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(16 customer reviews)

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6. Chickenhawk by Robert Mason

The list author says:
	"A hugely interesting account of a young chopper pilot's Vietnam war experiences."

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(86 customer reviews)

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7. Fermat's Last Theorem: The story of a riddle that confounded the world's greatest minds for 358 years by Simon Singh

The list author says:
	"Riveting, a centuries old problem finally cracked by a man obsessed. Simon Singh's narrative is utterly compelling and the book almost reads like a crime thriller."

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8. Snowblind: A Brief Career in the Cocaine Trade ("Rebel Inc." Classics) by Robert Sabbag

The list author says:
	"A fantastic book, read how Robert Sabaag became a coke king and managed to retire without ever getting caught. Enormously entertaining from start to finish."

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9. Trilobite! Eyewitness to Evolution by Richard Fortey

The list author says:
	"A wonderfully written book about some of the earliest life that appeared on our planet, Richard Fortey's account of these mystical creatures is utterly engrossing and hugely informative."

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10. The Map That Changed the World: A Tale of Rocks, Ruin and Redemption by Simon Winchester

The list author says:
	"An amazing account of the father of modern geology, William Smith, who single-handedly mapped Great Britain geologically, overcoming great adversity. A marvellous book."

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(35 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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11. The Lost King of France: Revolution, Revenge and the Search for Louis XVII by Deborah Cadbury

The list author says:
	"Completely and utterly compelling, a very sad and beautiful book"

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12. The Gospel According To Jesus Christ (Panther) by Jose Saramago

The list author says:
	"Truly a great book, winner of the 1998 Nobel Literature prize, just wonderfully written."

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13. Science: A History 1543-2001 by John Gribbin

The list author says:
	"A masterpiece and a must-have for anyone seriously interested in scientific history. Extensive and far reaching in scope and depth, an amazing book."

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14. The Language of the Genes by Steve Jones

The list author says:
	"Steve Jones is almost unequalled in the ability to make complicated science accessible to all, a fantastic book in every sense."

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(10 customer reviews)

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15. The Magic Furnace: The Search for the Origins of Atoms by Marcus Chown

The list author says:
	"Want to know why you're made of star-stuff ? Read this excellent book by a very accomplished author."

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16. Unweaving the Rainbow: Science, Delusion and the Appetite for Wonder (Penguin Press Science) by Richard Dawkins

The list author says:
	"The master of evolutionary biology examines why people are gullible and prone to superstition."

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(37 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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17. Pity the Nation: Lebanon at War by Robert Fisk

The list author says:
	"Mesmerising, appalling and tragic, if you want to know the real root cause of 9-11 and terrorism then read this simply awesome book by an unrivalled journalist."

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(24 customer reviews)

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18. Life On Air: Memoirs of a Broadcaster by David Attenborough

The list author says:
	"A wonderful book by a wonderful man, Attenborough is a living legend and this book made me realise the astonishing depth of his experience and knowledge, masterful."

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19. Mendeleyev's Dream: The Quest for the Elements by Paul Strathern

The list author says:
	"Everyone remembers the periodic table from school but this book will open your eyes to the astounding impact it's discovery had on modern chemistry, a brilliant book."

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20. The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat (Picador) by Oliver Sacks

The list author says:
	"Oliver Sacks is hugely talented and manages to explain through anecdotes very complicated neurological failures and diseases, highly recommended."

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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (International Writers)

1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four

Girl With a Pearl Earring

All in the Mind: Farewell to God

Snowblind: A Brief Career in the Cocaine Trade ("Rebel Inc." Classics)

The Lost King of France: Revolution, Revenge and the Search for Louis XVII

Science: A History 1543-2001

Unweaving the Rainbow: Science, Delusion and the Appetite for Wonder (Penguin Press Science)

Life On Air: Memoirs of a Broadcaster

Mendeleyev's Dream: The Quest for the Elements

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat (Picador)

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Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
Nineteen Eighty-Four forum Definitive book of the 20th century?	5	25 Jan 2012
The Map That Changed the World: A Tale of Rocks, Ruin and Redemption forum Kindle edition �2 more than the paerback?	0	16 Feb 2011
Girl With a Pearl Earring forum Novels about Art	1	13 May 2010
Nineteen Eighty-Four forum Definitive book of the 20th century?	4	6 Feb 2010
Unweaving the Rainbow: Science, Delusion and the Appetite for Wonder forum Dawkins on relativism and pragmatism	0	29 Jun 2007
Nineteen Eighty-Four forum Definitive book of the 20th century?	0	21 Jun 2007