A Selection of My All Time Favourite Books

A Listmania! list by Ms. A. Rowse "arowsel" (Nottingham, UK)
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Rebecca (Virago Modern Classics)
1.  Rebecca (Virago Modern Classics) by Daphne Du Maurier
The list author says:
  "Probably my favourite book of all time - well woven with plenty of twists and brilliant characters. Astonishing."
£4.94   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (133 customer reviews)

Birdsong
2.  Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
The list author says:
  "I'm not the typical person to read a war novel but this was fantastic and stayed with me a long time after I'd finished."
£4.79   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (392 customer reviews)

Fortune's Rocks
3.  Fortune's Rocks by Anita Shreve
The list author says:
  "Gorgeously well written love story with beautiful imagery."
£6.89   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

Fingersmith
4.  Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
The list author says:
  "I couldn't put this down. You never know what to expect with this and it's very easy to become absorbed with."
£4.76   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (117 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Great Gatsby (Penguin Modern Classics)
5.  The Great Gatsby (Penguin Modern Classics) by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The list author says:
  "An excellent classic which really gets you thinking about expectations and escorts you to the world of the Jazz Age."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.51
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (387 customer reviews)

The Color Purple
6.  The Color Purple by Alice Walker
The list author says:
  "A heartwrenching novel which is full of the dangers of oppression whilst full of hope and courage."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

Girlfriend in a Coma
7.  Girlfriend in a Coma by Douglas Coupland
The list author says:
  "Apocalyptic tale which was impossible to put down and utterly unforgettable."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)

Regeneration
8.  Regeneration by Pat Barker
The list author says:
  "Another war story which gives you an insight into the devestating effects of the First World War. The themes are just as relevant today."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)

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To Kill A Mockingbird
9.  To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The list author says:
  "This book is amazing, the character of Atticus is someone to truly admire."
£3.58   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (373 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Metamorphosis (Dover Thrift)
10.  The Metamorphosis (Dover Thrift) by Franz Kafka
The list author says:
  "A fabulous short story that captures the devestating feeling of isolation and gives you a whole lot to think about."
£2.50   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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