Some of my all-time favourite books

A Listmania! list by Nicky (God's Country)
 
Bravo Two Zero: The true story of an SAS Patrol behind enemy lines in Iraq
1.  Bravo Two Zero: The true story of an SAS Patrol behind enemy lines in Iraq by Andy McNab
The list author says:
  "A gripping account of the work of the Special Forces during the 1st Gulf war.  Were they incredibly brave or crazy? - You decide."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (124 customer reviews)

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Goddess: Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe
2.  Goddess: Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe by Anthony Summers
The list author says:
  "The most well researched account of the life of Marilyn Monroe."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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House of Tribes
3.  House of Tribes by Garry Kilworth
The list author says:
  "A compelling read about life, from the perspective of a fieldmouse."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail
4.  The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail by Michael Baigent
The list author says:
  "Find out why the church got their knickers in a twist over this book."
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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The Feather Men
5.  The Feather Men by Ranulph, Sir, Fiennes
The list author says:
  "Thought this was a work of fiction until I got to the second chapter.  A truly unbelievable story."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

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Fireside Book of Death
6.  Fireside Book of Death by Robert Wilkins
The list author says:
  "Believe it or not, I got this book as a Christmas present.  Well, I suppose it beats socks again.  Rather macabre subject but interesting.  Find out why the Victorians loved death so much."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set (The Chronicles of Narnia)
7.  The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set (The Chronicles of Narnia) by C. S. Lewis
The list author says:
  "A book from my childhood, have loved reading this book ever since."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China
8.  Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang
The list author says:
  "I borrowed this book from a friend and never gave it back.  An unforgettable read."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (207 customer reviews)

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Anam Cara: Spiritual Wisdom from the Celtic World
9.  Anam Cara: Spiritual Wisdom from the Celtic World by John O'Donohue
The list author says:
  "Thought this book would be a load of phsycho-babble.  A fascinating book which I can read over and over again."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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The Canterbury Tales: A Selection (Penguin Popular Classics)
10.  The Canterbury Tales: A Selection (Penguin Popular Classics) by Geoffrey Chaucer
The list author says:
  "This is the orginal text which some people find a bit hard going.  But I think it's the best."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

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The Mabinogion (Penguin Classics)
11.  The Mabinogion (Penguin Classics) by Jeffrey Gantz
The list author says:
  "Another literary classic, but a bit hard going.  An intersting glimpse at life in the Middle Ages."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Molesworth (Penguin Modern Classics)
12.  Molesworth (Penguin Modern Classics) by Geoffrey Willans
The list author says:
  "I love this book, reminds me of my school."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

Witness: A Holocaust Memoir
13.  Witness: A Holocaust Memoir by Samuel Drix
The list author says:
  "A really moving account of the holocaust, a must read."
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Augustus
14.  Augustus by Allan Massie
The list author says:
  "Despite being a work of fiction, this is a good introduction to the man who was Rome's 1st emperor."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Unspun Socks from a Chicken's Laundry (Children's Poems)
15.  Unspun Socks from a Chicken's Laundry (Children's Poems) by Spike Milligan
The list author says:
  "A book of poetry from my childhood.  The man's a genius, if you don't believe me just read the poem about the exploding nuns."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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From Potter's Field
16.  From Potter's Field by Patricia Cornwell
The list author says:
  "The only writer to have me on the edge of my seat in suspense.  Anything by this author is good."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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From the House of War: John Simpson in the Gulf
17.  From the House of War: John Simpson in the Gulf by John Simpson
The list author says:
  "A brilliant and often humourous account of the media invasion of Baghdad during the first Gulf War."
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Fantastic Mr. Fox (Young Puffin Books)
18.  Fantastic Mr. Fox (Young Puffin Books) by Roald Dahl
The list author says:
  "Another book from my childhood.  Easily the best Roald Dahl book."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Simeon's Bride
19.  Simeon's Bride by Alison G. Taylor
The list author says:
  "An excellent debut thriller.  Once picked up you can't put it down."
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3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Puffin Books)
20.  Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Puffin Books) by Robert O'Brien
The list author says:
  "And finally, the last book from my childhood which is just as good today as it was then."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)

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