Things that have made life less dull

A Listmania! list by AlanKS (Luton)
 
Alias Grace
1.  Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
The list author says:
  "Makes many historical novels seem simple minded. Gripping."
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The Sparrow
2.  The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
The list author says:
  "An exhilarating examination of faith and the difficulties of communication. But more importantly one of the most enjoyable books I have ever read."
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Children Of God (Black Swan original)
3.  Children Of God (Black Swan original) by Mary Doria Russell
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  "The sequel. Worth reading for itself. Banal people like me will wish forever she had written a trilogy."
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Bear v.Shark
4.  Bear v.Shark by Chris Bachelder
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  "A satire on the inanity of the media."
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Never Let Me Go
5.  Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
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  "You SHOULD read The Remains of the Day, but don't ignore this. Even if  you know the dystopian background Ishiguro's first person narration carries you through to the haunting end."
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To Say Nothing of the Dog
6.  To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis
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  "A science fiction romance and a hundred times better than that phrase will ever convey."
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Doomsday Book
7.  Doomsday Book by Connie Willis
The list author says:
  "Set in the same time travelling world as the above. A time traveller tries to help a family stricken by plague as a modern plague delays her return. Powerful."
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Impossible Things
8.  Impossible Things by Connie Willis
The list author says:
  "A collection of her short stories. Even the Queen made my Sci Fi hating friend laugh out loud."
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The House of Mirth
9.  The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
The list author says:
  "The story of Lily Bart, doomed by expectations, hypocrisy, prejudice and her own conscience."
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Mobius Dick
10.  Mobius Dick by Andrew Crumey
The list author says:
  "Quantum physics. Literary criticism. Yes! I'm not sure I understood it. But I would recommend it."
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The Spanish Prisoner [DVD] [1998]
11.  The Spanish Prisoner [DVD] [1998] DVD ~ Steve Martin
The list author says:
  "A twist in the tale film that you can watch again. Despite being able to mouth huge chunks of dialogue I never tire of this."
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Top Secret [DVD]
12.  Top Secret [DVD] DVD ~ Val Kilmer
The list author says:
  "Less well known but better than Police Squad. The hero battles Nazis in East Germany aided by the French Resistance and some lovely parody songs. Val Kilmer was funny before Kiss Kiss Bang Bang."
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Dark Side of the Moon
13.  Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "Yes it is as good as you remember it."
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Ken Burns Jazz Collection: The Definitive Sidney Bechet
14.  Ken Burns Jazz Collection: The Definitive Sidney Bechet by Ken Burns JAZZ Collection
The list author says:
  "Some seems merely quaint now, but Love for Sale at the end is worth it by itself. Play it for a friend. If they don't like it, then they are a replicant."
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Invasion Of The Body Snatchers [DVD]
15.  Invasion Of The Body Snatchers [DVD] DVD ~ Donald Sutherland
The list author says:
  "Which brings us to this remake, which loses nothing in comparison to the original."
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Molesworth (Penguin Modern Classics)
16.  Molesworth (Penguin Modern Classics) by Geoffrey Willans
The list author says:
  "As timeless as a satire on 1950s English public skool life can get. Funnier than P. G. Wodehouse."
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Glengarry Glen Ross [DVD] [1992]
17.  Glengarry Glen Ross [DVD] [1992] DVD ~ Al Pacino
The list author says:
  "So testosterone filled it never asks for directions and can only cook chilli. Brilliant acting."
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Blue
18.  Blue by Joni Mitchell
The list author says:
  "Nearly every female singer-songwriter's new CD is compared to this. Nothing compares. Beautiful."
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Springtime
19.  Springtime by Freakwater
The list author says:
  "'Lorraine' is an unknown treasure. Weary, uplifting, powerful."
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Fire at Keatons Bar and Grill
20.  Fire at Keatons Bar and Grill by Roy Nathanson
The list author says:
  "Fascinating jazz, funk, soul, rock concept album."
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The League Of Gentlemen - Special Edition [1960] [DVD]
21.  The League Of Gentlemen - Special Edition [1960] [DVD] DVD ~ Jack Hawkins
The list author says:
  "Jack Hawkins persuades a set of down on their luck, disgraced, former soldiers to use their skills in robbing a bank. Wondeful comic heist film."
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