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A Listmania! list by Jonathan Ruckwood (Corby, Northants United Kingdom)
 
The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set)
1.  The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set) by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "If you read one triliogy in your life time make it this one. He practically invented the fantasy genre."
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His Dark Materials Trilogy: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass"
2.  His Dark Materials Trilogy: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "Another fantastic trilogy with as much brilliance as Tokien. Please, read these books before they release the bastardised film based on them!"
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The Hobbit
3.  The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
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  "Precursory book to the Lord Of The Rings."
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A Short History Of Nearly Everything
4.  A Short History Of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
The list author says:
  "This book has so much information. Anybody with and inquisitive mind will enjoy this"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (342 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Mother Tongue: The English Language
5.  Mother Tongue: The English Language by Bill Bryson
The list author says:
  "An interesting insight into the history of the English language."
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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Atlantis Blueprint: Unlocking the Mystery of a Long-Lost Civilisation
6.  The Atlantis Blueprint: Unlocking the Mystery of a Long-Lost Civilisation by Colin Wilson
The list author says:
  "This book first talks about theories of Atlantis and then other coincidences around the world that point towards something much bigger."
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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:
  "In my opinion the best book in the series but you'll have to read the others to find out why. If you've seen the film and not read the book  - you're in for a treat!"
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (679 customer reviews)

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Watchmen
8.  Watchmen by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "I was never much into graphic novels but this has such a superbly unique storyline."
£11.69   Used & New from: £3.54
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (182 customer reviews) | 8 customer discussions

V for Vendetta
9.  V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "This is really an unrecognised masterpiece outside comics. Read it before the movie puts you off!"
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The Dark Tower Boxed Set (Books 1-4)
10.  The Dark Tower Boxed Set (Books 1-4) by Stephen King
The list author says:
  "Start yourself on the journey to the Dark Tower. A story of Tolkienian proportions, and argueably King's best work, which can only be written in a lifetime."
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Night Watch: A Discworld Novel
11.  Night Watch: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "One of the best Discworld novels so far. Anybody who holds Discworld novels in disdain should read it and experience Terry Pratchett's mastery of the written word."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (152 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Customer Discussions about products in this list
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Is this graphic Novel suitable for teens? 2 30 Apr 2012
Should I read it, ive seen the films, Is it worth it? 8 12 Apr 2012
Who said "comic books" are for kids? 7 1 Mar 2011
Bill Bryson in translation 0 30 Jan 2011
Hardcover vs. paperback 2 6 Jan 2011
Watchmen- What next? 8 9 Dec 2010
who watchs the watchmen ? 1 1 Dec 2010
Arrive by Christmas? 1 16 Jan 2010
whats the running time of this audio version of the Book, is it abridged? 1 2 Nov 2009
??? 1 21 Oct 2009
first graphic novel for 14 YO 6 2 Jun 2009
What's the cover image? 1 27 Oct 2008
 
   

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Last updated: 27/10/2005
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