Top 24 Great Reads in no order

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The Bronze Horseman
1.  The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons
The list author says:
  "A brilliant romance set in Russia during WW2. It is very realistic and beautifully written. I also reccomend the sequel: Tatianna and Alexander."
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) Paperback
2.  Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) Paperback by J. K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "Although you should read all the Harry Potter books, I put this one here because it is the best one out of the lot so far."
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The Diary of Samuel Pepys (Modern Library)
3.  The Diary of Samuel Pepys (Modern Library) by Samuel Pepys
The list author says:
  "Pepys is an extraordinary man who lived and worked during a very interesting time of British history. A good educatiional but also entertaining and enchanting read for those who haven't read Pepys."
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Samuel Pepys: The Unequalled Self
4.  Samuel Pepys: The Unequalled Self by Claire Tomalin
The list author says:
  "This is a BRILLIANT biography of Samuel Pepys that tells you every detail of his life and the history surrounding it. It's a good book to read before you read the diaries."
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Daughter of the Forest: Book 1 of the Sevenwaters Trilogy
5.  Daughter of the Forest: Book 1 of the Sevenwaters Trilogy by Juliet Marillier
The list author says:
  "Juliet M has written this in such a perfectly beautiful way you actually believe you're the main character. Definately the best book in this trilogy. Make sure you read the other two as well."
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Memoirs Of A Geisha
6.  Memoirs Of A Geisha by Arthur Golden
The list author says:
  "I was never interested in Japanese geisha, but this book is so brilliantly written you don't need to know anything about them. It explains it all for you within this fictional tale of a geisha girl."
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The Poisonwood Bible
7.  The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
The list author says:
  "This book is very forceful. I wasn't into this kind of thing really, but like it or not I had to read it. I like a book that is written so well it sucks you in. This does it."
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Drums Of Autumn (Outlander 4)
8.  Drums Of Autumn (Outlander 4) by Diana Gabaldon
The list author says:
  "This is the forth book in the series, it starts with Crosstitch. It's about a woman who goes back in time to 1745  Scotland. Very good escapist fiction."
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The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004)
9.  The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004) by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "Also brilliant escapist literature. Tolkien was a clever man and this, despite its many faults, is worth the read."
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North and South
10.  North and South by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
The list author says:
  "North and South is just like Pride and Prejudice but some Hell of a lot better. Gaskell was more educated in the ways of society and the differences between class and society, North and South."
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Dogsbody
11.  Dogsbody by Diana Wynne Jones
The list author says:
  "I read this when I was about 9-10 and it was my favourite book as a child and I still find it an absolutely great read. Whether you're adult or child you'll enjoy this one."
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The Crown Of Dalemark (Dalemark Quartet)
12.  The Crown Of Dalemark (Dalemark Quartet) by Diana Wynne Jones
The list author says:
  "This is the last one in the Dalemark Quartet and also my favourite out of the four. You don't have to read them all in chronological order, but this one you should read last."
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Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code
13.  Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code by Eoin Colfer
The list author says:
  "Children's books are getting better and better nowadays - this one too. A great children's fantasy with a lot of computery geek stuff in it."
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Chocolat
14.  Chocolat by Joanne Harris
The list author says:
  "I read this after the movie and it's nothing like it. Quite well written and another one of those books thatb grip you by the neck an tell you to read or die."
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Across the Nightingale Floor: Tales of the Otori Book 1
15.  Across the Nightingale Floor: Tales of the Otori Book 1 by Lian Hearn
The list author says:
  "Lian Hearn has written these like works of art. Utterly compelling from the first book so that you must complete reading the whole trilogy."
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Jurassic Park
16.  Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
The list author says:
  "This is completely different from the movie and far more interesting in its view of humans vs. God. It's one of those books that you should read if you've watched the movie. Sequel isn't so good."
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84 Charing Cross Road (Virago Modern Classics)
17.  84 Charing Cross Road (Virago Modern Classics) by Helene Hanff
The list author says:
  "This book got me onto Pepys. This book contains the letters between an american woman and a London bookstore after the war. Very funny throughout. I'd liked to have met Helene Hanff"
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Tully
18.  Tully by Paullina Simons
The list author says:
  "Paulina Simons pulls you into the world of Tully Maker and drags you through her emotional and rather messed up life then spits you out at the other side. A good read."
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The BFG (Puffin Books)
19.  The BFG (Puffin Books) by Roald Dahl
The list author says:
  "All young children should read Roald Dahl and The BFG is the best ever book along side Fantastic Mr. Fox. Good for older people too."
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Bodies
20.  Bodies by Jed Mercurio
The list author says:
  "OK, not my favourit book but quite shocking. It is about doctors in NHS hospitals written by a doctor. Well I doubt it's all true but it is worrying..."
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Goodnight Mister Tom
21.  Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian
The list author says:
  "We had to read this in year nine. I was only supposed to read a chapter a week and no further but I couldn't stop myself. It's a really good book that's well written with brilliant characters."
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Bridget Jones's Diary (Film Tie-in): A Novel
22.  Bridget Jones's Diary (Film Tie-in): A Novel by Helen Fielding
The list author says:
  "This one and the sequel are excellent, humourous books in touch with reality even though Bridget isn't. I love Bridge. It's a must read book."
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Redwall
23.  Redwall by Brian Jacques
The list author says:
  "I read these as a kid as well and although I don't quite like them now, I did really enjoy them when I was longer and have many fond memories of them. A mix between cookery and blood thirsty battles."
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Flowers in the Attic (Dollanganger Family 1)
24.  Flowers in the Attic (Dollanganger Family 1) by Virginia Andrews
The list author says:
  "This one and the second are the best in the story; very well written but very depressing"
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