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The Shipping News
1.  The Shipping News by E. Annie Proulx
The list author says:
  "I love the way her prose becomes more fluid as the book progresses, echoing Quoyle's growing confidence. Probably my favourite book."
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Collected Poems, 1951-97
2.  Collected Poems, 1951-97 by Charles Causley
The list author says:
  "This guy was great. He died Oct 2003, having lived in the same Cornish town for the majority of his life. Death of a Poet and Eden Rock are quite simply fantastic poems."
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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
3.  The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams
The list author says:
  "Utter genius. Much more realistic than this world."
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East of the Mountains
4.  East of the Mountains by David Guterson
The list author says:
  "I was given this after doing my A-Levels and was disappointed the first time I read it. From the second read on I’ve had to punish myself on a daily basis for being so stupid."
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Behind The Scenes At The Museum
5.  Behind The Scenes At The Museum by Kate Atkinson
The list author says:
  "Another that I've read far too many times. A wonderful style of writing. I met her at a book signing and she promised me her daughter. I'm still waiting."
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The Eyre Affair
6.  The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
The list author says:
  "I went to uni in Wales so the idea of a separate Welsh state had enormous appeal. Brilliantly conceived and executed idea, all the better for not many people knowing about it."
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) Paperback
7.  Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) Paperback by J. K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "Her best so far and should have won the Whitbread. The ending is just wonderful..."
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3 - Unabridged 10 Audio CD Set)
8.  Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3 - Unabridged 10 Audio CD Set) by J.K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "...and this is how you should hear it. One of my favourite comfort blankets."
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The Idea of Perfection
9.  The Idea of Perfection by Kate Grenville
The list author says:
  "Not just the best of Aussie fiction, one of the best contemporary books of this decade. A real love story."
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Poetry of Robert Frost (Owl Book)
10.  Poetry of Robert Frost (Owl Book) by Robert Frost
The list author says:
  "‘I slumbered with your poems on my breast/Spread open as I dropped them half-read through/Like dove wings on a figure on a tomb/To see if in a dream they brought of you’ Hits hard if you’ve ever lost."
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So Much for the Afterglow
11.  So Much for the Afterglow by Everclear
The list author says:
  "A great memory album. I need to hear this at least once a month."
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A Rush of Blood to the Head
12.  A Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay
The list author says:
  "I've listen to this time and time again and have never got sick of it. Amsterdam is one of the best tunes to end an album with."
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The Colour and the Shape
13.  The Colour and the Shape by Foo Fighters
The list author says:
  "I listened to this in 1997 whilst studying for GCSEs. I'll never hear it without thinking of staring out of the window. Their best so far. One of the few cds that must be played from start to finish."
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Rage Against The Machine
14.  Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
The list author says:
  "Who hasn't screamed along to the chorus of Killing in the name of?"
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Rides
15.  Rides by Reef
The list author says:
  "I've seen these guys 4 times and love their music. This is my favourite album of theirs."
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We Love Life
16.  We Love Life by Pulp
The list author says:
  "Superb. Last track is a welcome surprise: turn it up very loud."
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Old Low Light
17.  Old Low Light by Kathryn Williams
The list author says:
  "When the world turns its back on you play this. You'll feel worse, but deliciously so."
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16 Stone
18.  16 Stone by Bush
The list author says:
  "An album from college and still a favourite when things need to be loud."
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Gold
19.  Gold by Ryan Adams
The list author says:
  "As near to country as I'll ever get and a stunning album."
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How to Make Friends and Influence People
20.  How to Make Friends and Influence People by Terrorvision
The list author says:
  "Go on, you know you want to!"
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Original Pirate Material
21.  Original Pirate Material by The Streets
The list author says:
  "Hated it when I heard it on the radio, loved it after a few listens, bought it after a few more."
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Electro-Shock Blues
22.  Electro-Shock Blues by Eels
The list author says:
  "An album you have to listen to from beginning to end. A torid emotional album that I've listened to countless times and yet still leave feeling uplifted after P.S. You Rock My World."
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Echoes (The Best of Pink Floyd)
23.  Echoes (The Best of Pink Floyd) by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "A house favourite at Laura St. David Gilmore needs to be Knighted."
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Lost Souls
24.  Lost Souls by Doves
The list author says:
  "There's nothing wrong with this album. Man Who Told Everything is brilliant."
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Sleeping With Ghosts
25.  Sleeping With Ghosts by Placebo
The list author says:
  "Probably their most rounded album so far and great to drive to."
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