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Forever Amber
1.  Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor
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  "A must read for all historical fiction fans. Dont let the length of the book put you off. A great read in the style of 'Gone with the wind'."
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The Kite Runner
2.  The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
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  "This book took me awhile to get into, but it was certainly worth it. Very poignant and at times harrowing, dont miss out on this read."
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Girl With a Pearl Earring
3.  Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
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  "Lent to me by my history teacher, this was a great read. Tracy Chevalier uses beautifully crafted language, in a beautifully crafted book."
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To Kill A Mockingbird
4.  To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The list author says:
  "I defie you not to fall in love with this classic. I've read it so many times, and it never seems boring. Brilliant!"
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The Queen's Fool
5.  The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory
The list author says:
  "Another great historical fiction novel. One of my all time favorites"
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The Color Purple
6.  The Color Purple by Alice Walker
The list author says:
  "One of the most truthfull books i have ever read. sad, harrowing and painfully honest, but a good read."
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Wuthering Heights (Penguin Popular Classics)
7.  Wuthering Heights (Penguin Popular Classics) by Emily Brontë
The list author says:
  "Love this book! My all time favorite classic."
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The Bookseller Of Kabul
8.  The Bookseller Of Kabul by Åsne Seierstad
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  "Although this is not a favorite among many, I really do believe this journalistic writing on living in Kabul, is an amazing read."
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Remember Me
9.  Remember Me by Lesley Pearse
The list author says:
  "Not a huge fan of Lesley Pearce, but this book is wonderfull. A real page turner."
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The Five People You Meet In Heaven
10.  The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom
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  "A charming, engaging book about the secret of heaven. A lovely quick read."
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Angela's Ashes
11.  Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
The list author says:
  "I am not a fan of autobiographys but this is a totally compelling book. Love it!"
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The Lovely Bones
12.  The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
The list author says:
  "Although this book deals with quite a difficult concept to write about successfully, this book is beautifully written. Sad, yet uplifting at the same time."
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Stupid White Men: ...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation!
13.  Stupid White Men: ...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation! by Michael Moore
The list author says:
  "Not the best book in the world, but it really has some strong points that'll have you howling. Worth the read if you have the time."
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My Sister's Keeper
14.  My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
The list author says:
  "A riveting, unusual read. Great if you like surprise endings and a bit of drama."
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A Short History Of Nearly Everything
15.  A Short History Of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
The list author says:
  "This is a book I wish had've been written years ago. Great, easy read for those of you who just 'want to know'. Loved it just as much as my favorite novels, but in its own unique way."
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Small Island
16.  Small Island by Andrea Levy
The list author says:
  "Beautifully mastered. Loved it just for what it is."
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The Other Boleyn Girl
17.  The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
The list author says:
  "Not as good as 'the queens fool ' in my opinion, but nethertheless a great read, especially if your interested in the tudors."
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Cold Mountain
18.  Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier
The list author says:
  "I loved this book, which to me was very truthful and original. Written like a classic, sometimes I found it a little hard to follow and although I admit it was a slow reader it was worth it in the end"
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The Grapes of Wrath
19.  The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
The list author says:
  "A simply brilliant read, I have never read anything to compare to it! Ready to leave an impression on whoever reads it."
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Small Island forum
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The Lovely Bones forum
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Wuthering Heights (Penguin Popular Classics) forum
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The Kite Runner forum
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