Library TOP SHELF Picks

A Listmania! list by Maria Perry
 
The Losers Club
1.  The Losers Club by Richard Perez
The list author says:
  "Alternately flawed, heartfelt, raw and funny, this oddly popular novel is about the search for love through the personals in pre-9/11 New York City"
£12.56   Used & New from: £0.70
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

The Five People You Meet In Heaven
2.  The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom
The list author says:
  "This story begins at the end. A sentimental favorite that shows no sign of losing its readership"
£4.87   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (269 customer reviews)

The Da Vinci Code
3.  The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
The list author says:
  "Dan Brown's best thriller continues to fascinate...a true blockbuster"
Used & New from: £0.01
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,396 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

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Tuesdays With Morrie: An old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson
4.  Tuesdays With Morrie: An old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson by Mitch Albom
The list author says:
  "Rediscover the meaning of life with Albom's first thoughtful book."
£4.47   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)

The Da Vinci Code: The Illustrated Edition
5.  The Da Vinci Code: The Illustrated Edition by Dan Brown
The list author says:
  "The illustrated edition of Brown's monster hit"
£13.00   Used & New from: £0.01
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,396 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

The Closers
6.  The Closers by Michael Connelly
The list author says:
  "Another wonderful thriller from author Michael Connelly"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)

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Deception Point
7.  Deception Point by Dan Brown
The list author says:
  "This Dan Brown thriller is closer to a scientific thriller than a religious mystery"
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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (209 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Digital Fortress
8.  Digital Fortress by Dan Brown
The list author says:
  "Another Dan Brown thriller that is in many respects a cyberspace spy novel"
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3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (388 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Undomestic Goddess
9.  The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
The list author says:
  "For readers who love their reading light and fluffy, this title delivers"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (205 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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The Time Traveler's Wife
10.  The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
The list author says:
  "Inventive and highly entertaining, this time-travel love story continues to find an avid readership"
£4.15   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,211 customer reviews) | 6 customer discussions

We Need To Talk About Kevin
11.  We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver
The list author says:
  "What drives a school boy to commit an unspeakable act of violence against a group his school mates? That's what his mother , Eva, sets out to discover in this riveting novel"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (435 customer reviews)

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The Last Kingdom
12.  The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell
The list author says:
  "A fresh look at a historical figure, Alfred the Great  -- and the beginning of another new series"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (99 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Shadow Of The Wind
13.  The Shadow Of The Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
The list author says:
  "The discovery of a forgotten book leads to a hunt for an elusive author."
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (540 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Crystal Gorge (The Dreamers)
14.  Crystal Gorge (The Dreamers) by David Eddings
The list author says:
  "Another epic fantasy from David and Leigh Eddings."
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2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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A Hat Full of Sky
15.  A Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "With the help of arch-witch Mistress Weatherwax and  Miss Level, Tiffany's got to learn to be a real witch."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)

Haunted
16.  Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk
The list author says:
  "Palahniuk's latest is essentially a collection of 23 gut-wrenching stories. This book would fall under the category of horror."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

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Black Rose: In the Garden Trilogy: Book 2
17.  Black Rose: In the Garden Trilogy: Book 2 by Nora Roberts
The list author says:
  "In this latest romance, Roz Harper falls in love with  Dr. Mitchell Carnegie, a genealogist. If only things were that simple."
£4.47   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Small Island
18.  Small Island by Andrea Levy
The list author says:
  "A compelling story on the first wave of Jamaican immigrants who arrived in Britain after WWII"
£5.12   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Past Mortem
19.  Past Mortem by Ben Elton
The list author says:
  "Ben Elton remains an entertaining author, in this, his latest effort"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Kite Runner
20.  The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The list author says:
  "This is a compelling story of a friendship, betrayal and guilt. Incredibly popular."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (610 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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My Sister's Keeper
21.  My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
The list author says:
  "An entertaining novel that deals with family issues, ethnics and morals. Bit of a tear jerker."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (458 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Husbands
22.  Husbands by Adele Parks
The list author says:
  "Adele Parks' latest entertainment covers familiar ground with issues of  love, old relationships and fidelity. Yes, many would call this chicklit."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Triumph of the Sun
23.  The Triumph of the Sun by Wilbur Smith
The list author says:
  "Another wonderful historical novel from Wilbur Smith."
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3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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Case Histories
24.  Case Histories by Kate Atkinson
The list author says:
  "Kate Atkinson's  new novel is set in and around Oxford, and involves the efforts by Jackson Brody, a feisty British private detective to solve the mystery of two missing girls."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (121 customer reviews)

Rowing without Oars
25.  Rowing without Oars by Ulla-Carin Lindquist
The list author says:
  "The story of the final year of a woman diagnosed with diagnosed with ALS. Very moving"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Customer Discussions about products in this list
Discussion Replies Latest Post
Depressed anyone? 25 26 days ago
sarcastic reviews on amazon 3 26 Apr 2012
Bernard Cornwalls Saxon Chronicles 2 21 Apr 2012
cecelia ahern 2 27 Mar 2012
Chick-Lit lovers club 0 27 Mar 2012
Dan Brown but better 10 23 Feb 2012
The Emperor's new clothes or what ? 29 8 Jan 2012
e-book contains many errors. 0 10 Aug 2011
Wanted...another great read like shadow of the wind... 5 14 Jun 2011
murderer how easy* MAJOR spoilers* 1 30 Apr 2011
This is called grooming and is scary 21 7 Apr 2011
novel for youngster.. 0 14 Nov 2010
 
   

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