Nightstand classics

A Listmania! list by "midnight-scribble"
 
Mona Lisa Overdrive
1.  Mona Lisa Overdrive by William Gibson
The list author says:
  "William Gibson books are a must for any cyberpunk favorite list.   This one is the perfect mix of spare writing style, a bit of Hollywood glamour and Gibson's signature dark near-future."
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Mindplayers (Gollancz SF collectors' editions)
2.  Mindplayers (Gollancz SF collectors' editions) by Pat Cadigan
The list author says:
  "Pat Cadigan, another all-time favorite.  Compelling vision, dreamlike imagery and skillful play on words."
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Stardust
3.  Stardust by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "Neil Gaiman, creator of the Sandman series, writes a delightful fairy tale...with a twist."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Swordspoint: A Novel
4.  Swordspoint: A Novel by Ellen Kushner
The list author says:
  "Ellen Kushner's magical tale of, you guessed it, a swordsman.  Gorgeous prose."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Cryptonomicon
5.  Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson
The list author says:
  "Neal Stephenson's multi-generational story of the breaking of Enigma and modern day data havens.  Alan Turing guest stars!"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)

Waking the Moon
6.  Waking the Moon by Elizabeth Hand
The list author says:
  "Best book from Elizabeth Hand.  Mixture of college coming-of-age story with the strange and the bizarre.  Beautifully written."
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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A Natural History of the Senses
7.  A Natural History of the Senses by Diane Ackerman
The list author says:
  "Diane Ackerman - again, anything she writes is worth reading.  This one is a breathtaking journey through the five senses.  Lyrical prose."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in the Markets and Life
8.  Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in the Markets and Life by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The list author says:
  "Not science fiction or fantasy, but a brilliantly written book on randomness and probability.  Witty and insightful."
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3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

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Emergence: The Connected Lives of Ants, Brains, Cities and Software
9.  Emergence: The Connected Lives of Ants, Brains, Cities and Software by Steven A. Johnson
The list author says:
  "Ever wanted to know quirky facts about slime mold behaviour?  Well presented theories and illustrative stories about emergence."
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3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Liar's Poker: Playing the Money Markets
10.  Liar's Poker: Playing the Money Markets by Michael Lewis
The list author says:
  "The quintessential read for anyone in investment banking: great layman description of mortgage-backed securities."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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