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A Listmania! list by If nobody spoke of remarkable things... "Penelope" (Northampton, UK)
 
If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things
1.  If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things by Jon McGregor
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  "Beautifully written- the life behind an apartment block..insightful and fragile. Loved it!"
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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From Blue to Black
2.  From Blue to Black by Joel Lane
The list author says:
  "A perfect combination- music and complex characters. This book shows the bitter reality of being in a band. Compelling reading."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Join Me: The True Story of a Man Who Started a Cult by Accident
3.  Join Me: The True Story of a Man Who Started a Cult by Accident by Danny Wallace
The list author says:
  "Oh! I love Danny Wallace- such an optimist! This book is inspiring- v good if you need some positive thinking!"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)

High Fidelity
4.  High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
The list author says:
  "I'm a big fan of Nick Hornby's work, but this is by far my favourite. As an ex record-shop assistant, this is true to my heart! Fantastic insight into the life of a true muso!"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Lovely Bones
5.  The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
The list author says:
  "A very emotional story about death and the afterlife- with a spark of magic and reassurance. Make sure you have tissues handy."
£4.23   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (640 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Beautiful Bodies
6.  Beautiful Bodies by Laura Shaine Cunningham
The list author says:
  "Light-hearted reading. A wonderfully entangled tale of friends meeting for a dinner party- all with their own problems to contend with. Funny, sad and v. readable!"
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
7.  The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
The list author says:
  "Unlike any other book I've read, the story in a true insight into aspergers.Unputdownable, v. helpful if you work with children with ASD (as I do)..funny, sad and v. human"
£4.15   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (749 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

What She Saw in Roger Mancuso, Gunter Hopstock, Jason Barry Gold, Spitty Clark, Jack Geezo, Humphrey Fung, Claude Duvet, Bruce Bledstone, Kevin McFeel
8.  What She Saw in Roger Mancuso, Gunter Hopstock, Jason Barry Gold, Spitty Clark, Jack Geezo, Humphrey Fung, Claude Duvet, Bruce Bledstone, Kevin McFeel by Lucinda Rosenfeld
The list author says:
  "Possibly the best book to read if your relationship has just broken down. The story of a woman and the men who shaped who she is now..and where it all went wrong! Honest, but entertaining."
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The Food Of Love
9.  The Food Of Love by Anthony Capella
The list author says:
  "This book creates the most wonderful tastes, visions and smells..without even leaving your sofa! Itlian love story with a huge food link!  I could read it again and again!"
£5.19   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets
10.  The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets by Eva Rice
The list author says:
  "Be transported back to the 1950's. A book about friendship above all. Very readable- characters are very likeable with some fabulous narrative!"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)

The New Girl
11.  The New Girl by Emily Perkins
The list author says:
  "A good holiday book- about a sleepy town and the arrival of an exotic woman..."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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An Equal Music
12.  An Equal Music by Vikram Seth
The list author says:
  "This is my current favourite- another novel about music- this time classical. Wonderful characterisation with a steady, but intriguing storyline."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)

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If nobody spoke of remarkable things... "Penelope" (Northampton, UK)
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