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A Listmania! list by J. Clinch (Kent, England)
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Down and Out in Paris and London (Essential Penguin)
1.  Down and Out in Paris and London (Essential Penguin) by George Orwell
The list author says:
  "Orwell's account of living on the breadline in Paris and London in the 1920's. Orwell's descriptions are clear, insightful and fascinating making this one of my favourite books ever."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.98
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Crime and Punishment (Penguin Popular Classics)
2.  Crime and Punishment (Penguin Popular Classics) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The list author says:
  "The perfect excuse to get rid of those annoying people in your life (joke)"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (209 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

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Fight Club
3.  Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk
The list author says:
  "This and 'Survivor' by the same author. Two tales of self destruction and rejection of modern society."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)

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High Fidelity
4.  High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
The list author says:
  "Brings the last title full circle. What a single man in late twenties/early thirties has been reduced to. Please go easy on us until we have finnished reading fight club."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Beowulf: A New Translation
5.  Beowulf: A New Translation by Seamus Heaney
The list author says:
  "An excellent translation of an authentic anglo saxon legend that inspired Tolkien."
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

The Hobbit
6.  The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "Prelude to Lord of the Rings, but stands proudly on its own. First read this when I was eight and have loved it ever since."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (410 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Things Fall Apart (Penguin Modern Classics)
7.  Things Fall Apart (Penguin Modern Classics) by Chinua Achebe
The list author says:
  "Never read African literature before so gave this a go. I think it's superb."
£6.29   Used & New from: £1.50
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)

Many Inventions
8.  Many Inventions by Rudyard Kipling
The list author says:
  "Selection of his numerous short stories. Some I didn't like, some were really good, some were very funny."
£7.19
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Odessa File
9.  The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth
The list author says:
  "Or any of Forsyth's books. The well researched details and twisting plots make him my favourite thriller writer."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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Papillon
10.  Papillon by Henri Charrière
The list author says:
  "A bloke that's literally been to hell and back. Even if he does have a lot of fruit in his bowl by the end of it, I supposed he's entitled"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Last Orders
11.  Last Orders by Graham Swift
The list author says:
  "Wonderful story about everyday real lives in south London. Good film adaptation too."
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3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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The Sacred Art of Stealing
12.  The Sacred Art of Stealing by Christopher Brookmyre
The list author says:
  "Sacastic, meloncholic, violent, very funny and original."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass"
13.  His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
Used & New from: £4.99
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (263 customer reviews)

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Archangel
14.  Archangel by Robert Harris
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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)

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The Quincunx: The Inheritance of John Huffam
15.  The Quincunx: The Inheritance of John Huffam by Charles Palliser
£11.04   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

For Whom The Bell Tolls
16.  For Whom The Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway
The list author says:
  "An american fighting in the spanish civil war. Took me a while to get used to the style of writing, but well worth it."
£4.89   Used & New from: £0.24
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)

French Revolutions: Cycling the Tour de France
17.  French Revolutions: Cycling the Tour de France by Tim Moore
The list author says:
  "Very funny whether you are a fan of Le Tour, or just want to know what its all about. (Or if you just like to see grown men cry.)"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)

Spies
18.  Spies by Michael Frayn
The list author says:
  "A great story about childhood in the suburbs during World War II"
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3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

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Life of Pi
19.  Life of Pi by Yann Martel
The list author says:
  "Great story, and if you read the introduction afterwards, makes you think. You'll be pleased to know that the animals don't talk."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (405 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

2001: A Space Odyssey
20.  2001: A Space Odyssey by Sir Arthur C. Clarke
The list author says:
  "An interesting twist on Evolution. Who's in charge?"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy through the Maze of Computer Espionage
21.  The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy through the Maze of Computer Espionage by Cliff Stoll
The list author says:
  "Set in 1986 a true story of one man's determination to catch a hacker breaking in to his computer system. Don't need to know anything about computers to enjoy this."
£17.84   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

Tapping the Source
22.  Tapping the Source by Kem Nunn
The list author says:
  "Very good thriller that keeps you guessing, set in 80's California surf culture."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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George Orwell Omnibus: The Complete Novels: Animal Farm, Burmese Days, A Clergyman's Daughter, Coming up for Air, Keep the Aspidistra Flying, and, 1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four
23.  George Orwell Omnibus: The Complete Novels: Animal Farm, Burmese Days, A Clergyman's Daughter, Coming up for Air, Keep the Aspidistra Flying, and, 1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four 
The list author says:
  "His powers of observation and clarity of his writing."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Captain Corelli's Mandolin
24.  Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (333 customer reviews)

To Kill A Mockingbird
25.  To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
£3.58   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (374 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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I am confused about the ending to The Quincunx 5 28 days ago
Books which match, beat The Life of Pi? 13 10 Apr 2012
True Story? 4 16 Aug 2011
TRAMPS! 3 6 Aug 2011
Which translation is best? 0 9 Dec 2010
Russian historical romance in the genre of The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons 0 20 Apr 2010
McDuff's translation. 0 29 Jun 2009
penguin popular classics 0 19 Apr 2009
Another superb read 0 11 Jan 2009
What's the cover image? 1 27 Oct 2008
Arthur Charles Clarke 1917 - 2008 0 19 Mar 2008
 
   

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