Winter-Spring Reading 2005.

A Listmania! list by Lei-Lei Jayenne (Leytonstone, London)
 
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:
  "Amazing story, read this annually."
Used & New from: £11.00
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (602 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Vernon God Little
2.  Vernon God Little by DBC Pierre
The list author says:
  "Found this disappointing. Not that original in writing style."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (121 customer reviews)

There and Back Again: An Actor's Tale - A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Lord of the Rings
3.  There and Back Again: An Actor's Tale - A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Lord of the Rings by Sean Astin
The list author says:
  "Interesting biography, though he comes across as a little arrogant at points."
Used & New from: £0.01
2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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Love All the People: Letters, Lyrics, Routines
4.  Love All the People: Letters, Lyrics, Routines by John Lahr
The list author says:
  "Funny, funny book, incisive and dark humour."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

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Germinal (Penguin Classics)
5.  Germinal (Penguin Classics) by Émile Zola
The list author says:
  "Amazing book, highly emotional writing."
£6.99   Used & New from: £1.96
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Mr S: The Last Word on Frank Sinatra
6.  Mr S: The Last Word on Frank Sinatra by George Jacobs
The list author says:
  "Excellent Frankie book, story of a Legend by his own valet."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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A Journal of the Plague Year
7.  A Journal of the Plague Year by Daniel Defoe
The list author says:
  "Fantastic history book, though i found it quite terrifying."
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.32
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Fahrenheit 451 (Flamingo Modern Classics)
8.  Fahrenheit 451 (Flamingo Modern Classics) by Ray Bradbury
The list author says:
  "Out-and out classic, another re-read for me."
£5.19   Used & New from: £0.45
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)

The Real Middle-Earth: Magic and Mystery in the Dark Ages
9.  The Real Middle-Earth: Magic and Mystery in the Dark Ages by Brian Bates
The list author says:
  "Very interesting book, looks at the Dark Ages and it's inspiration in part on JRR Tolkien."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Cash: The Autobiography
10.  Cash: The Autobiography by Johnny Cash
The list author says:
  "Essential biography. If you don't like Johny Cash, you don't like music."
Used & New from: £2.29
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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Brick Lane
11.  Brick Lane by Monica Ali
The list author says:
  "Didn't like this much, cliched and boring i'm afraid."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (130 customer reviews)

Pompeii
12.  Pompeii by Robert Harris
The list author says:
  "Disappointing, very trashy story, should have been much better."
Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (152 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Death of Kings (Emperor Series)
13.  The Death of Kings (Emperor Series) by Conn Iggulden
The list author says:
  "Very good Caesar fiction, will definately be reading the other 2 in the series."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)

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Fatherland
14.  Fatherland by Robert Harris
The list author says:
  "Well-written and scary what if...thriller. Dan Brown obviously read this!"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (147 customer reviews)

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Constantine: Hellblazer - Rare Cuts
15.  Constantine: Hellblazer - Rare Cuts by Grant Morrison
The list author says:
  "Has the 'Newcastle' story in it, so obviously is brilliant. Good collection of early JC stories."
Used & New from: £2.99
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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White Line Fever: Lemmy - The Autobiography
16.  White Line Fever: Lemmy - The Autobiography by Lemmy Kilmister
The list author says:
  "In the great man's own words...and what funny, insightful words they are. Great."
£4.31   Used & New from: £0.69
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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