The Last 20 Books I've Read

A Listmania! list by J. LESTER (Cambridge, UK)
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Flashman (The Flashman Papers)
1.  Flashman (The Flashman Papers) by George MacDonald Fraser
The list author says:
  "The best in a brilliant series"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)

Royal Flash (The Flashman papers)
2.  Royal Flash (The Flashman papers) by George MacDonald Fraser
The list author says:
  "Good story in a great series."
£4.46   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

The Constant Gardener
3.  The Constant Gardener by John le Carré
The list author says:
  "Brilliant story, is even better then the very good film"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)

Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure
4.  Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure by Michael Palin
The list author says:
  "Good piece of travel writing, could easily be parts of a biography"
£7.09   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Design Faults in the Volvo 760 Turbo (Pocket Penguins)
5.  Design Faults in the Volvo 760 Turbo (Pocket Penguins) by Will Self
The list author says:
  "Two short stories, both slightly surreal"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Polo
6.  Polo by Jilly Cooper OBE
The list author says:
  "Classic Jilly Cooper, good holiday book, but shouldn't be written off as "Chick-Lit""
Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

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House of Stone: The True Story of a Family Divided in War-Torn Zimbabwe
7.  House of Stone: The True Story of a Family Divided in War-Torn Zimbabwe by Christina Lamb
The list author says:
  "Great piece of journalism, always building to the inevitable conclusion"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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The Last Family In England
8.  The Last Family In England by Matt Haig
The list author says:
  "Strange book, through the eyes of a Labrador. Gets dark towards the end"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Last chukker
9.  Last chukker by J. K Stanford
The list author says:
  "Rare but good short story set in colonial Burma"
Used & New from: £4.50
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Down Under
10.  Down Under by Bill Bryson
The list author says:
  "Great travel book on australia, typical Bryson"
£6.38   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (171 customer reviews)

The Great Gatsby (Pocket Penguin Classics)
11.  The Great Gatsby (Pocket Penguin Classics) by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The list author says:
  "Modern classic, good story but at times to descriptive."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.61
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (388 customer reviews)

Bill Bryson's African Diary
12.  Bill Bryson's African Diary by Bill Bryson
The list author says:
  "Quite short, but well written account of Kenya"
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

Country Fair: Tales of the Countryside, Shooting and Fishing
13.  Country Fair: Tales of the Countryside, Shooting and Fishing by Max Hastings
The list author says:
  "Great book, shooting and fishing stories, but definitely not just for the country sportsman"
Used & New from: £11.48
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Mr Jones' Rules for the Modern Man
14.  Mr Jones' Rules for the Modern Man by Dylan Jones
The list author says:
  "Good book to dip in and out of, some good hints"
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Victoria's Wars: The Rise of Empire
15.  Victoria's Wars: The Rise of Empire by Saul David
The list author says:
  "Brilliant account of Victoria's first 25 years and her foreign policy."
Used & New from: £1.73
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Prime Minister Box Set: Attlee (20th Century PM)
16.  Prime Minister Box Set: Attlee (20th Century PM) by David Howell
The list author says:
  "Good history book, although slightly rambling style"
£6.99   Used & New from: £1.85
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Fight (Penguin Modern Classics)
17.  The Fight (Penguin Modern Classics) by Norman Mailer
The list author says:
  "Good account of the "Rumble in the Jungle", not just a boxing book"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

The Teatime Islands: Adventures in Britain's Faraway Outposts
18.  The Teatime Islands: Adventures in Britain's Faraway Outposts by Ben Fogle
The list author says:
  "Good book, limited description, but very accomplished piece of travel writing"
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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The Wonga Coup: Simon Mann's Plot to Seize Oil Billions in Africa
19.  The Wonga Coup: Simon Mann's Plot to Seize Oil Billions in Africa by Adam Roberts
The list author says:
  "Very informative account of the infamous attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea"
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood
20.  Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood by Alexandra Fuller
The list author says:
  "Great read, unusual but effective writing style. Story of a girl's experiences in Southern Africa"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)

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