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A Listmania! list by Ms. J. Anne Lees "bookrunner" (San Francisco)
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The Shelters of Stone (Earth's Children)
1.  The Shelters of Stone (Earth's Children) by Jean M Auel
The list author says:
  "Long-awaited fifth novel in this excellent series"
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3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (101 customer reviews)

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The Clan of the Cave Bear: Earth's Children 1
2.  The Clan of the Cave Bear: Earth's Children 1 by Jean M Auel
The list author says:
  "The first novel in the series; excellent re-reading"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (116 customer reviews)

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The Science of Discworld II: The Globe
3.  The Science of Discworld II: The Globe by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "wow, I had a proof copy of this - it's terrific!"
Used & New from: £0.64
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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Alanna: The First Adventure (Song Of The Lioness 1)
4.  Alanna: The First Adventure (Song Of The Lioness 1) by Tamora Pierce
The list author says:
  "Read this as a kid - re-read recently, loved it just as much!"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)

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His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass"
5.  His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "better than harry potter - more intelligent"
Used & New from: £4.99
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (263 customer reviews)

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Harry Potter Paperback Box Set: Four Volumes
6.  Harry Potter Paperback Box Set: Four Volumes by J. K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "Good value and a nice easy storyline"
Used & New from: £15.79
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)

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Sarah
7.  Sarah by J.T. LeRoy
The list author says:
  "The inspiration behind Garbage's song Cherry Lips - heartrending real life story"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things
8.  The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things by J.T. LeRoy
The list author says:
  "Further writings from J T Leroy - darker than 'Sarah' but an intriguing read"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Colours in the Steel (Fencer Trilogy)
9.  Colours in the Steel (Fencer Trilogy) by K. J. Parker
The list author says:
  "Compelling writing"
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Foundation (The Foundation Series)
10.  Foundation (The Foundation Series) by Isaac Asimov
The list author says:
  "What can I say - an absolute classic"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Mort: (Discworld Novel 4): A Discworld Novel (Discworld Novels)
11.  Mort: (Discworld Novel 4): A Discworld Novel (Discworld Novels) by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "Since there aren't enough slots for the entire Discworld series, here's my recommendation for a good one to start with"
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)

Good Omens
12.  Good Omens by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "Gaiman and Pratchett combine for a truly excellent read"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews)

Neverwhere
13.  Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "You have to read this book. No, really. It's fantastic."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (125 customer reviews)

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The Salmon of Doubt
14.  The Salmon of Doubt by Douglas Adams
The list author says:
  "My pick from the works of Douglas Adams - read them all though..."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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The Solitaire Mystery
15.  The Solitaire Mystery by Jostein Gaarder
The list author says:
  "For people like me who got bored with Sophie's World, here's something to prepare you for it..."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

The Gormenghast Trilogy: Titus Groan, Gormenghast, Titus Alone
16.  The Gormenghast Trilogy: Titus Groan, Gormenghast, Titus Alone by Mervyn Peake
The list author says:
  "Wow. Richly beautiful and darkly intense. The TV adaptation is good too..."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

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