My all time favourite books

A Listmania! list by Blue_fox
 
The Crimson Petal and the White
1.  The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber
The list author says:
  "The most captivating, gripping story I can ever imagine, with the best characters, especially Sugar and Agnes"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (183 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Lolita (Penguin Classics)
2.  Lolita (Penguin Classics) by Craig Raine
The list author says:
  "The most beautifully written book I can ever imagine!  Ada or Ardor is pretty gorgeous to read too, but can't compete."
£6.99   Used & New from: £2.81
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)

Bridget Jones's Diary: A Novel
3.  Bridget Jones's Diary: A Novel by Helen Fielding
The list author says:
  "Just utterly hilarious.  I must have read this at least once a year since the mid 90s, bit scary that I'm actually approaching 30-something life myself now, argh!"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (164 customer reviews)

Fingersmith
4.  Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
The list author says:
  "Cracking story with brilliant twists and strong female characters, very exciting."
£4.76   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (117 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Observations
5.  The Observations by Jane Harris
The list author says:
  "Another Victorian set one (I do love them!), told in the first person with an amazing protagonist, who in my opinion is better than Holden Caulfield (don't shoot me!)"
£4.31   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)

Captain Corelli's Mandolin
6.  Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres
The list author says:
  "At the time I read this, I thought it was the most romantic, heartbreaking thing ever.  I've always been unwilling to go back to it, in case I discover it was due to my teen hormones!"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (333 customer reviews)

I Capture The Castle (Vintage Classics)
7.  I Capture The Castle (Vintage Classics) by Dodie Smith
The list author says:
  "Did read this one again recently, and I can confirm it's greatness is not down to teen hormones!"
£5.16   Used & New from: £0.63
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (99 customer reviews)

In the Dark
8.  In the Dark by Richard Laymon
The list author says:
  "Wonderful trash horror, a real page turner"
£7.19   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Memoirs Of A Geisha
9.  Memoirs Of A Geisha by Arthur Golden
The list author says:
  "Been many years since I last read this, but I think part of it's appeal was the way it pulled you into a world that felt really authentic"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (346 customer reviews)

Tulip Fever
10.  Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach
The list author says:
  "Tense edge-of-your seat historical thriller, with romance and twists galore"
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

The Time Traveler's Wife
11.  The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
The list author says:
  "Brilliant, brilliant story"
£4.15   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,211 customer reviews) | 6 customer discussions

The Handmaid's Tale (Contemporary Classics)
12.  The Handmaid's Tale (Contemporary Classics) by Margaret Atwood
The list author says:
  "Would have been higher if I'd thought of it sooner.  Exciting and scary post-apocalyptic tale"
£6.29   Used & New from: £1.90
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (191 customer reviews)

The Greek Billionaire's Baby Revenge (Modern Romance)
13.  The Greek Billionaire's Baby Revenge (Modern Romance) by Jennie Lucas
The list author says:
  "Just kidding"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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