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A Listmania! list by Hate bookclubs but LOVE Reading! (Richmond, SW London)
 
The Kite Runner
1.  The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The list author says:
  "Breath taking and important.  My 15 year old daughter loved it too."
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The Secret Life of Bees
2.  The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
The list author says:
  "This book is a real joy.  Buy it and lose yourself in it for a day or two."
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Life of Pi
3.  Life of Pi by Yann Martel
The list author says:
  "Didn't buy this one for ages as I thought it sounded too bizarre, but it is engrossing, thought provoking and wonderful.  I'm waiting a year or two and going to read it again."
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The Swimming Pool Season
4.  The Swimming Pool Season by Rose Tremain
The list author says:
  "This reminds me of driving through France.  It is a real jewel and quite unlike her other novels."
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Cider House Rules - The Novel
5.  Cider House Rules - The Novel by John Irving
The list author says:
  "Couldn't decide whether to include this or  Garp..... Garp would have won when I was twenty, but now I'm 40 I'll choose this.  If you've not read him, then start with this and read them all!"
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A Painted House
6.  A Painted House by John Grisham
The list author says:
  "I love the new direction John Grisham is moving in.  Quite different from the legal thrillers.  He is a very fine writer."
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I Capture The Castle (Vintage Classics)
7.  I Capture The Castle (Vintage Classics) by Dodie Smith
The list author says:
  "Evocative coming of age novel, makes me want to be 18 again"
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The Greengage Summer
8.  The Greengage Summer by Rumer Godden
The list author says:
  "Also a coming of age book, but I loved Rumer Godden as a child.  Everything she writes is calm, serene and with such atmosphere"
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Birdsong
9.  Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
The list author says:
  "Emotionally exhausting, huge achievement WW1 novel, but read with lump in throat..."
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The Memory Keeper's Daughter
10.  The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
The list author says:
  "Absorbing reading"
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The History of Love
11.  The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
The list author says:
  "First time I tried I couldn't get into it.... Then I tried again and loved it.  Unusual and wonderful."
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We Need To Talk About Kevin (Five Star Paperback)
12.  We Need To Talk About Kevin (Five Star Paperback) by Lionel Shriver
The list author says:
  "Creepy but essential reading for any parent"
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A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian
13.  A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian by Marina Lewycka
The list author says:
  "Surprisingly enjoyable.  Read with ukrainian accent!"
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Saturday
14.  Saturday by Ian McEwan
The list author says:
  "Am often in two minds about McEwan, but this is perfect."
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Rebecca (Virago Modern Classics)
15.  Rebecca (Virago Modern Classics) by Daphne Du Maurier
The list author says:
  "Rebecca will never date.  So eloquent, it's wonderful to read out loud."
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The Lovely Bones
16.  The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
The list author says:
  "Super sad spiritual book"
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The Life and Loves of a She-devil
17.  The Life and Loves of a She-devil by Fay Weldon
The list author says:
  "Now we're going down memory lane - I used to love Fay Weldon, don't know if shes dated!  But she has a great way of writing."
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The Dice Man
18.  The Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart
The list author says:
  "CULT Classic - has everyone read it?  If not just read it."
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The Fountainhead (Penguin Modern Classics)
19.  The Fountainhead (Penguin Modern Classics) by Ayn Rand
The list author says:
  "If you're into Architecture - read this thriller.  If you ARE an architect you'll know it already."
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Star of the Morning
20.  Star of the Morning by Pamela Jooste
The list author says:
  "I loved Ruby, wonderful book set in Capetown against a background of apartheid."
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The Moro Cookbook
21.  The Moro Cookbook by Samuel Clark
The list author says:
  "My favourite Food-Porn!"
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