My Year In Books

A Listmania! list by Lei-Lei Jayenne (Leytonstone, London)
 
Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic
1.  Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic by Tom Holland
The list author says:
  "One of the best books i've ever read. Certainly makes the subject far clearer than Cicero, Suetonius et al. Could have done with it when i did my Ancient History exams a few years ago."
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Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century
2.  Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century by Hunter S. Thompson
The list author says:
  "Can't recommend this highly enough. Delve into the mind of the nuttiest writer around, (and one of the coolest living Americans). Hilariously funny in parts, vehemently poisonous in others."
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The Odyssey (Oxford World's Classics)
3.  The Odyssey (Oxford World's Classics) by Homer
The list author says:
  "One of the greatest and most famous stories ever conceived. Always worth a re-read."
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In Cold Blood : A True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its Consequences (Penguin Modern Classics)
4.  In Cold Blood : A True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its Consequences (Penguin Modern Classics) by Truman Capote
The list author says:
  "I adored this book. Was new to Capote's writing, will be reading lots more now."
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She (Oxford World's Classics)
5.  She (Oxford World's Classics) by H. Rider Haggard
The list author says:
  "Possibly the oddest book i've read this year. Very good, but did Haggard have issues with women or something!!!"
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Manon Lescaut (Oxford World's Classics)
6.  Manon Lescaut (Oxford World's Classics) by Abbé Prévost
The list author says:
  "More French controversy. Passionate and tragic in a way these French authors excelled at."
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The Elgin Marbles (Introductory Guides)
7.  The Elgin Marbles (Introductory Guides) by B.F. Cook
The list author says:
  "Gives a clearer view of what the Parthenon would have actually looked like, from the one-time 'Keeper of the Elgin Marbles' at the British Museum."
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The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy: And Other Stories
8.  The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy: And Other Stories by Tim Burton
The list author says:
  "An utterly gorgeous little book of weird stories and wired drawings."
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Viggo Mortensen: Sign Language
9.  Viggo Mortensen: Sign Language by Kevin Power
The list author says:
  "Every home should have this. Some stunning photography. Get this and Recent Forgeries. A true poetic soul."
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The Lord of the Rings - illustrated hardback
10.  The Lord of the Rings - illustrated hardback by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "Nope, still can't get enough of this book! The annual read goes on......."
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The Kid Stays in the Picture: A Hollywood Life
11.  The Kid Stays in the Picture: A Hollywood Life by Robert Evans
The list author says:
  "Surprisingly well-written insight into Hollywood by a central character. Veers into arrogance, but the humour and stories make you forgive him for that."
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Hellblazer: Highwater
12.  Hellblazer: Highwater by Brian Azzarello
The list author says:
  "I love the Hellblazer series, and John Constantine is one of literature's finest creations. This is one of the best i've read in the series."
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The Dharma Bums (Penguin Modern Classics)
13.  The Dharma Bums (Penguin Modern Classics) by Jack Kerouac
The list author says:
  "A supreme writer. This is one of his best, written in his own inimitable jazz-poetic style."
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Cold Mountain
14.  Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier
The list author says:
  "Wanted to see what all the fuss was about, was pleasantly surprised, very intense and tragic, but well-written."
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The War Zone
15.  The War Zone by Alexander Stuart
The list author says:
  "Possibly the heaviest book i've ever read. Very hard-going, an amazing story."
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Nana (Oxford World's Classics)
16.  Nana (Oxford World's Classics) by Émile Zola
The list author says:
  "Tragic, sexy French story of human existence in troubled times. Controversial in it's day, still quite racy now. Nana the book and character are fantastic."
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Neil Gaiman's 1602
17.  Neil Gaiman's 1602 by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "Another Neil Gaiman masterpiece. See familiar charcters in very unfamiliar surroundings. Great story."
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Hades' Daughter (The Troy game)
18.  Hades' Daughter (The Troy game) by Sara Douglass
The list author says:
  "I loved her Axis, Wayfarer and Crucible trilogies. This is the first of her Troy Game series, and i have to say, it's my least favourite of her books. Axis tril. remains her best work."
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Dark Tower: Wolves of the Calla v. 5
19.  Dark Tower: Wolves of the Calla v. 5 by Stephen King
The list author says:
  "King's best work for years, and his life-long work at that. The Dark Tower up next for me."
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L'Assommoir (Oxford World's Classics)
20.  L'Assommoir (Oxford World's Classics) by Émile Zola
The list author says:
  "Another from Emile Zola. A sad study of 'drinking culture' in the Parisian underclass. Main character is Nana's mum Gervaise, who's life is heart-breaking."
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Possessed: The Rise and Fall of "Prince"
21.  Possessed: The Rise and Fall of "Prince" by Alex Hahn
The list author says:
  "mmm Prince! Great study of the great man, not afraid to point out his faults either. Pics come in handy too."
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The Big Sleep and Other Novels (Penguin Modern Classics)
22.  The Big Sleep and Other Novels (Penguin Modern Classics) by Raymond Chandler
The list author says:
  "Why have i never got round to reading this before. I missed out, it's excellent. Another great literary character."
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Catullus: A Poet in the Rome of Julius Caesar
23.  Catullus: A Poet in the Rome of Julius Caesar by Aubrey Burl
The list author says:
  "'But ours is one brief day of life/Before the long last, everlasting night.'"
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Alexander Vol 1.: Child of a Dream v. 1 (Alexander Trilogy)
24.  Alexander Vol 1.: Child of a Dream v. 1 (Alexander Trilogy) by Valerio Massimo Manfredi
The list author says:
  "The first of another historical trilogy. All three are very good, and fairly accurate historically, though somewhat romanticised."
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The Da Vinci Code
25.  The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
The list author says:
  "Hmm, not that impressed. Some interesting 'facts', but spoilt by trashy dialogue and a rubbish ending that was obvious from about halfway through the book."
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