Memorable books I read in 2006

A Listmania! list by Julie Barnard (San Francisco, CA)
 
Vernon God Little
1.  Vernon God Little by DBC Pierre
The list author says:
  "Interesting storyline, I enjoyed it because it was so different!"
£4.76   Used & New from: £0.01
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (121 customer reviews)

Confessions of a Master Jewel Thief
2.  Confessions of a Master Jewel Thief by Bill Mason
The list author says:
  "very enjoyable with his anecdotes of how to steal jewels 20-30 years ago"
£8.40   Used & New from: £1.85
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

A Million Little Pieces
3.  A Million Little Pieces by James Frey
The list author says:
  "Wow!  I feel like i'm underwater when I read this book but it was utterly FANTASTIC... embelishment or no embelishment"
£5.12   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (186 customer reviews)

Five Quarters Of The Orange
4.  Five Quarters Of The Orange by Joanne Harris
The list author says:
  "Again a book that I wouldn't normally read, but I'm very glad I did!"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)

Q &  A
5.  Q & A by Vikas Swarup
The list author says:
  "What a beautiful book!  I couldn't put it down"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (83 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

My Story: A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave
6.  My Story: A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave by Dave Pelzer
The list author says:
  "Tragic and beautiful"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)

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Hotel Babylon
7.  Hotel Babylon by Imogen Edwards-Jones
The list author says:
  "An easy read and very entertaining"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)

Dead Heat
8.  Dead Heat by CJ Carver
The list author says:
  "I love Caroline Carver.  Good story line and keeps you interested"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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One Child
9.  One Child by Torey Hayden
The list author says:
  "5 stars after 113 reviews... need I say more?"
£5.19   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (138 customer reviews)

Ghost Girl: The true story of a child in desperate peril - and a teacher who saved her
10.  Ghost Girl: The true story of a child in desperate peril - and a teacher who saved her by Torey Hayden
The list author says:
  "as all Torey Hayden's books... beautiful yet disturbing"
£5.19   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)

Murphy's Boy
11.  Murphy's Boy by Torey L. Hayden
The list author says:
  "sweet and inspiring"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Oh My Stars
12.  Oh My Stars by Lorna Landvik
The list author says:
  "I enjoyed this book... but I found it hard to love the characters, not one of those that is unputdownable"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01

The Kite Runner
13.  The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The list author says:
  "Oh this is a beautiful book... makes you laugh and cry - in a good way"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (610 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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The Time Traveler's Wife
14.  The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
The list author says:
  "Original concept and thoroughly riveting"
£4.15   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,211 customer reviews) | 6 customer discussions

Angels And Demons
15.  Angels And Demons by Dan Brown
The list author says:
  "A nice easy read"
£7.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (493 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Can You Keep A Secret?
16.  Can You Keep A Secret? by Sophie Kinsella
The list author says:
  "Laugh out Loud funny.  Many cringable moments, with the typical fluff storyline."
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (281 customer reviews)

Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express
17.  Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
The list author says:
  "I had to try an Agatha Christie.  Very sweet whodunnit which kept me guessing til the end"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Losing My Virginity: The Autobiography
18.  Losing My Virginity: The Autobiography by Sir Richard Branson
The list author says:
  "I loved this book.  You get to see exactly who he is and how he made his money"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews)

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The Bookseller Of Kabul
19.  The Bookseller Of Kabul by Åsne Seierstad
The list author says:
  "not as good as 101 days... but I read this one this year"
£4.47   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)

Air Babylon
20.  Air Babylon by Imogen Edwards-Jones
The list author says:
  "Not as good as Hotel Babylon but still shocking and funny"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)

The Partner
21.  The Partner by John Grisham
The list author says:
  "I find John Grisham's recent books not as good as his older stuff... but this one is in the class of the older stuff - worth a read"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
22.  The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
The list author says:
  "Similar to Vernon God Little"
£4.15   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (748 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Anybody Out There?
23.  Anybody Out There? by Marian Keyes
The list author says:
  "Ag!  it's a Marian Keyes... aren't they all the same?"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (271 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Perfect Match
24.  Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult
The list author says:
  "Not bad at all"
Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)

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Brand New Friend
25.  Brand New Friend by Mike Gayle
The list author says:
  "I suppose if you can get your head around the concept, its OK... but I didn't enjoy it"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 08/12/2008
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