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A Listmania! list by T. Bobley "Tibley Bobley" (UK)
 
The Odyssey (Radio Collection)
1.  The Odyssey (Radio Collection) by Homer
The list author says:
  "Listen to the miracle of a "dry classic" being transformed into a gripping yarn. This is a dramatised version with Tim McInnerny playing Odysseus."
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Alexander Child of a Dream
2.  Alexander Child of a Dream by Valerio Massimo Manfredi
The list author says:
  "This is the first book of 3 - all well read by Derek Jacobi.  The other 2 are: 'The Sands of Ammon' and 'The Ends of the Earth'."
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Pompeii
3.  Pompeii by Robert Harris
The list author says:
  "A murder mystery involving the water supply to towns along the the bay of Naples - we all know the explosive climax. This abridged version is read by Alex Jennings."
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Beowulf (Poetry)
4.  Beowulf (Poetry) by Crawford Logan
The list author says:
  "A great hero of Northern European legend, Beowulf, defeats the monster, Grendel and the monster's mum ... and a dragon.  It's a stirring translation of the ancient epic poem."
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The Silmarillion Gift Set
5.  The Silmarillion Gift Set by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "The myths and legends of Middle Earth and Valinor, read by Martin Shaw.  Tolkien loved the myths of Northern Europe, like Beowulf.  He tried to construct one for England."
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The Lord of the Rings (Complete and Unabridged Gift Set) (46 CDs)
6.  The Lord of the Rings (Complete and Unabridged Gift Set) (46 CDs) by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "The best of all possible tales, read ... and sung by Rob Inglis.  This is the unabridged version and, in my opinion, near perfect."
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The Hobbit (Unabridged 10 Audio CD Set ): Complete and Unabridged
7.  The Hobbit (Unabridged 10 Audio CD Set ): Complete and Unabridged by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "There are two excellent audiobooks of 'The Hobbit'.  This is the unabridged version read by Rob Inglis. And the other is ..."
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The Hobbit
8.  The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "The abridged version read by Martin Shaw.  M Shaw's reading seems more adult-orientated that the Rob Inglis reading.  This version is very well abridged."
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Smith of Wootton Major / Leaf by Niggle: AND Leaf by Niggle
9.  Smith of Wootton Major / Leaf by Niggle: AND Leaf by Niggle by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "Two stories for children that are likely to be appreciated by adults who love fairy tales and fantasy.  Derek Jacobi reads and conveys the magic as beautifully as you could wish."
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Guards! Guards!: (Discworld Novel 8) (Discworld Novels)
10.  Guards! Guards!: (Discworld Novel 8) (Discworld Novels) by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "There must be dozens of these abridged Discworld audiobooks, read by Tony Robinson.  All the ones I've listened to have been read well.  This one is definitely pretty good. I'd prefer them unabridged."
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Anansi Boys
11.  Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "When Anansi, the Spider God dies, his son, Fat Charlie, is in for a few disturbing surprises.  Lenny Henry reads this unabridged version splendidly."
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His Dark Materials Trilogy: BBC Radio 4 Full-cast Dramatisation (BBC Audiobooks)
12.  His Dark Materials Trilogy: BBC Radio 4 Full-cast Dramatisation (BBC Audiobooks) by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "This is just a place-holder for the BBC Cover to Cover unabridged version which is fantastic!  This is not that version.  Look for the complete, unabridged one before settling for this."
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The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Complete & Unabridged (Word for Word)
13.  The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Complete & Unabridged (Word for Word) by Douglas Adams
The list author says:
  "This is the first of 5 unabridged readings of the books written and read by Douglas Adams.  Make sure you get the BBC Word for Word set - nothing less than the best!"
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The Restaurant at the End of the Universe: Complete & Unabridged (Word for Word)
14.  The Restaurant at the End of the Universe: Complete & Unabridged (Word for Word) by Douglas Adams
The list author says:
  "This is the second in the set.  There's also 'Life, the Universe & Everything', 'So Long & Thanks for all the Fish', 'Mostly Harmless'.  All wonderful."
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Unabridged 7 Audio CD Set)
15.  Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Unabridged 7 Audio CD Set) by J.K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "Another first of a set, this time read by the excellent Stephen Fry, who certainly adds his own dose of magic to this unabridged audiobook.  The others in the set are just as good."
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Three Men in a Boat
16.  Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome
The list author says:
  "Three men and one rascally dog go for a row up the Thames and get into some frightful scrapes - but nothing terminal.  Very competently read by Hugh Laurie.  Put your feet up, smile and relax."
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Thank You, Jeeves
17.  Thank You, Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse
The list author says:
  "Wooster is forced to move to alternative, out-of-the-way premises, having upset his neighbours with his infernal banjo.  Simon Callow reads.  He also reads 'Jeeves in the Offing' brilliantly well."
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Carry on, Jeeves (Csa Classic Authors)
18.  Carry on, Jeeves (Csa Classic Authors) by P. G. Wodehouse
The list author says:
  "There are 8 stories in this box, on 4 CDs, all read by the incomparable Martin Jarvis over 5 hours.  A very funny and enjoyable collection."
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Ladies of Letters and More (Series 1 & 2) : Series 3
19.  Ladies of Letters and More (Series 1 & 2) : Series 3 by Carole Hayman
The list author says:
  "The lunatic antics of two batty old ladies who have to communicate by letter because they start scrapping whenever they get together.  Hilarious.  Read by Prunella Scales & Patricia Routledge."
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The God Delusion
20.  The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins
The list author says:
  "Written, abridged and read by Richard Dawkins, with the help of his wife Lalla Ward.  Carefully constructed, rational arguments, clearly stated in simple terms."
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On Royalty
21.  On Royalty by Jeremy Paxman
The list author says:
  "Jeremy Paxman makes sense of royalty.  Why do we put up with them?  Why do they put up with us?  Very entertaining, down-to-earth and (surprisingly) sympathetic."
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The Rats
22.  The Rats by James Herbert
The list author says:
  "I didn't enjoy this book when I read it.  However, the audiobook version is so well read by Steven Pacey that I could almost believe the daft story of huge mutant rats."
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Neither Here, Nor There: Travels in Europe
23.  Neither Here, Nor There: Travels in Europe by Bill Bryson
The list author says:
  "Bill Bryson reads it himself and desribes success and disaster alike, with humour.  An instant favourite for me and an environmentally friendly way for me to travel through Europe."
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Next
24.  Next by Michael Crichton
The list author says:
  "The usual Crichton.  It's time to panic.  Medical research and legal mayhem gone mad: citizens being dragged off the street to plunder their genetic material.  Brilliantly well read."
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Last updated: 11/02/2007
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