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The Wasp Factory
1.  The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks
The list author says:
  "Disgusting. Vile. Terrifying. Absolutely Brilliant."
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Regeneration
2.  Regeneration by Pat Barker
The list author says:
  "Examines the effects of  the First World War on the soldiers themselves in a hospital in Scotland. One of the best novels I have read in a long time. I advise anyone to read this book."
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The Rotters' Club
3.  The Rotters' Club by Jonathan Coe
The list author says:
  "In my opinion Jonathan Coe is a massively underrated author and I love all his novels. It was tough to pick just one book of his for this list, as you can’t go wrong with any of his work."
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The Man in the High Castle (Penguin Modern Classics)
4.  The Man in the High Castle (Penguin Modern Classics) by Philip K. Dick
The list author says:
  "A huge what if story. What if the Allies had lost the Second World War. What if America was now split in two and one half controlled by Germany, the other half by Japan. This book is great."
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Birdsong
5.  Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
The list author says:
  "Another war book. At first the time changes were confusing, but once I got used to them I couldn’t put this book down. Simply brilliant. A future classic in the making."
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Tietam Brown
6.  Tietam Brown by Mick Foley
The list author says:
  "I really only bought this book as I’m a huge fan of Mick Foley. This book is mind blowing. It’s not going to appeal to everyone, but it's worth a go."
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Lord of the Flies
7.  Lord of the Flies by William Golding
The list author says:
  "One of those books that are on nearly every list on here, and for good reason. If you haven’t read it by now then you should have."
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
8.  The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
The list author says:
  "This was bought for me as a birthday present. It lay on my desk for weeks before I even looked at it, once I picked it up I couldn’t put it down. One book that will not be leant out ever."
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High Fidelity
9.  High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
The list author says:
  "Another author I had trouble choosing just one novel. This book just creeps ahead of ‘How to be Good."
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The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower
10.  The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower by Stephen King
The list author says:
  "I’m not the biggest fan of Stephen King but his Dark Tower series is just superb. It takes a lot of work to keep up with everything that these seven books contain, but it is defiantly worth it."
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Little Britain: The Complete Scripts and Stuff: Series One: Vol 1
11.  Little Britain: The Complete Scripts and Stuff: Series One: Vol 1 by Matt Lucas
The list author says:
  "It is either love or hate with Little Britain, but I love it, or otherwise this book wouldn’t be on the list. The third series was crap, but the first series was utter genius."
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To Kill A Mockingbird
12.  To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The list author says:
  "Another one of those books that seem to be on every other list on here, but yet again it is well deserving. If you haven’t read it, read it now!"
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The Crucible: A Play in Four Acts (Penguin Modern Classics)
13.  The Crucible: A Play in Four Acts (Penguin Modern Classics) by Arthur Miller
The list author says:
  "Centres around the Salem witch trails, but written during the senator McCarthy trials in the 1950s. A riveting read."
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Paradise Lost (Penguin Classics)
14.  Paradise Lost (Penguin Classics) by John Milton
The list author says:
  "An absolute classic had to read it at school and at the beginning detested every bit of it. It soon grew on me, as it will you. The best epic poem by far."
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1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four
15.  1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
The list author says:
  "Yet another book that is on virtually every list on here. Orwell’s world is becoming truer and truer ever day. A very scary thought."
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Northern Lights: Adult Edition (His Dark Materials)
16.  Northern Lights: Adult Edition (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "I want to be an armoured bear. ‘nough said."
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Wrestlecrap: True Stories of the World's Maddest Wrestlers
17.  Wrestlecrap: True Stories of the World's Maddest Wrestlers by R.D. Reynolds
The list author says:
  "Looks at the absolutely stupid things to happen in the wrestling world. From Mantaur to OZ, it’s all here."
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4): Adult Edition
18.  Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4): Adult Edition by J.K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "Ok, this is supposed to be a kid’s book, but it’s actually really good. This adult cover makes it look like you’re reading something other than Harry Potter when you’re on a train."
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Collected Poems
19.  Collected Poems by Siegfried Sassoon
The list author says:
  "My favourite poet, and the best war poet in my opinion."
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"King Richard III": Second Series (Arden Shakespeare: Second Series)
20.  "King Richard III": Second Series (Arden Shakespeare: Second Series) by William Shakespeare
The list author says:
  "Shakespeare is a god. Forget Hamlet and Othello, Richard III is his best play."
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The Penultimate Peril (A Series of Unfortunate Events: Book 12)
21.  The Penultimate Peril (A Series of Unfortunate Events: Book 12) by Lemony Snicket
The list author says:
  "What? Ok fine it’s another kid’s book, but its something to read when you don’t want to think too much. Plus this series is actually surprisingly good."
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The Grapes of Wrath
22.  The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
The list author says:
  "Of Mice of Men is fantastic, but this is my favourite Steinbeck novel. It does take a while to get going but keep with it."
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The Return of the King: The Lord of the Rings, Part 3: Return of the King Vol 3
23.  The Return of the King: The Lord of the Rings, Part 3: Return of the King Vol 3 by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "I shouldn’t have to tell you to read this, you already should have."
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First Light
24.  First Light by Geoffrey Wellum
The list author says:
  "Yet another war book, but this time it’s an autobiography of a world war two British fighter pilot. Gives you real insight on what it was like to be there."
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The Day of the Locust and the Dream Life of Balso Snell (Penguin Modern Classics)
25.  The Day of the Locust and the Dream Life of Balso Snell (Penguin Modern Classics) by Nathanael West
The list author says:
  "My last book on this list, and it has to go to Nathaniel West. ‘The Day of the Locust’ is my favourite work by West."
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