What I have read this year January - March 2008

A Listmania! list by frogclock (UK)
 
The Rain Before it Falls
1.  The Rain Before it Falls by Jonathan Coe
The list author says:
  "A wonderfully written book, a pleasure to read."
Used & New from: £0.01
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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My Tango with Barbara Strozzi
2.  My Tango with Barbara Strozzi by Russell Hoban
The list author says:
  "Very odd and I'm not sure I really enjoyed it ... but I may read another."
£7.19   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

The Three Paradoxes
3.  The Three Paradoxes by Paul Hornschemeier
The list author says:
  "Beautifully drawn and a great book"
£10.79   Used & New from: £5.00
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Exit Wounds
4.  Exit Wounds by Rutu Modan
The list author says:
  "I look forward to more of their work."
£10.49   Used & New from: £5.89
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Shortcomings
5.  Shortcomings by Adrian Tomine
The list author says:
  "Been waiting to read one of these for ages, a brilliant graphic novelist"
£9.09   Used & New from: £4.65
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Strangers In Paradise Pocket Book 2: Packet Book Bk. 2 (Strangers in Paradise Pocket Book Collection)
6.  Strangers In Paradise Pocket Book 2: Packet Book Bk. 2 (Strangers in Paradise Pocket Book Collection) by Terry Moore
The list author says:
  "I wish I could read these with shorter gaps between, I lose track of the plot"
£12.15   Used & New from: £7.55
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Luba - Three Daughters (Love & Rockets)
7.  Luba - Three Daughters (Love & Rockets) by Gilbert Hernandez
£10.79   Used & New from: £4.49

Hellboy: The Right Hand Of Doom
8.  Hellboy: The Right Hand Of Doom by Mike Mignola
Used & New from: £5.00
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret
9.  The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
The list author says:
  "Just brilliant, beautifully written and drawn.  I'd recommend this to anyone."
£8.49   Used & New from: £5.94
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

Buddha (3) - Devadatta: Devadatta v. 3
10.  Buddha (3) - Devadatta: Devadatta v. 3 by Osamu Tezuka
The list author says:
  "If I finish this series I will learn something I'm sure."
£9.09   Used & New from: £6.40
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Ripple
11.  Ripple by Dave Cooper
£7.69   Used & New from: £4.50
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Apollo's Song
12.  Apollo's Song by Osamu Tezuka
The list author says:
  "A glorious graphic novel, what a writer"
£12.59
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Astronauts of the Future: v.1: Vol 1
13.  Astronauts of the Future: v.1: Vol 1 by Lewis Trondheim
The list author says:
  "Brilliant, loved it"
Used & New from: £7.32

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The Adventuress
14.  The Adventuress by Audrey Niffenegger
The list author says:
  "Really must read her novel"
Used & New from: £4.00
2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Then We Came to the End: A Novel
15.  Then We Came to the End: A Novel by Joshua Ferris
The list author says:
  "A really good novel, thoroughly enjoyed it."
£5.17   Used & New from: £0.01
2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (139 customer reviews)

Model Behaviour
16.  Model Behaviour by Jay McInerney
The list author says:
  "Didn't enjoy it as much as his other book I read, that escapes me, but I look forward to reading another."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Let Us be Perfectly Clear
17.  Let Us be Perfectly Clear by Paul Hornschemeier
£12.59   Used & New from: £4.84

The Fahrenheit Twins
18.  The Fahrenheit Twins by Michel Faber
The list author says:
  "An excellent collection of odd short stories.  Must read more of his."
£11.69   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Ordinary Victories
19.  Ordinary Victories by Manu Larcenet
£10.79   Used & New from: £4.32
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Originals
20.  The Originals by Dave Gibbons
The list author says:
  "Brilliant, deals with gang mentality, being a teenager, the fashions of the past and the problems of the future."
£7.99   Used & New from: £0.74
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Acme Novelty Library: No. 18
21.  Acme Novelty Library: No. 18 by Chris Ware
The list author says:
  "Always good"
Used & New from: £65.94
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Darkly Dreaming Dexter
22.  Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
The list author says:
  "I think I preferred the TV series"
£4.31   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Dearly Devoted Dexter
23.  Dearly Devoted Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
£4.31   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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