The best I've read this year

A Listmania! list by CJ
 
The Book Thief
1.  The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
The list author says:
  "An outstanding debut novel."
£5.28   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (786 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Bad Science
2.  Bad Science by Ben Goldacre
The list author says:
  "An incredible and fascinating book."
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (403 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

Parky: My Autobiography
3.  Parky: My Autobiography by Michael Parkinson
The list author says:
  "Involves a great story about how Judi Dench chinned Mohammed Ali backstage."
£15.20   Used & New from: £0.01
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
4.  Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt
The list author says:
  "The thinking used and examples given make for an intriguing read."
£5.48   Used & New from: £0.01
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (246 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Sherlock Holmes and the Underpants of Death
5.  Sherlock Holmes and the Underpants of Death by Chris Wood
The list author says:
  "A wonderful book, even if I am biased."
£5.99   Used & New from: £1.79
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours
6.  Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours by Jamie Oliver
The list author says:
  "Great easy recipes, ignore the banter."
£12.50   Used & New from: £9.50
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (409 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Lost Symbol
7.  The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
The list author says:
  "Better than the lost plot and will probably be a good page turner."
£13.29   Used & New from: £0.01
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (868 customer reviews) | 17 customer discussions

The Audacity of Hope
8.  The Audacity of Hope by President Barack Obama
The list author says:
  "Optimism from the president - let's hope for the best."
£6.38   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)

Gone Tomorrow: (Jack Reacher 13)
9.  Gone Tomorrow: (Jack Reacher 13) by Lee Child
The list author says:
  "Yoinck!"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (171 customer reviews) | 5 customer discussions

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The Eye of the Moon
10.  The Eye of the Moon by Anonymous
The list author says:
  "Vampires and massacres, well written too."
£5.11   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Sebastian Darke: Prince of Fools: Bk. 1
11.  Sebastian Darke: Prince of Fools: Bk. 1 by Philip Caveney
The list author says:
  "Great children's story and a lot of fun."
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Stephen Fry in America
12.  Stephen Fry in America by Stephen Fry
The list author says:
  "The always entertaining and quite splendid Mr Fry ."
Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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Guinness World Records 2009
13.  Guinness World Records 2009 
The list author says:
  "Diverting and full of intriguing records."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)

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Kevin
14.  Kevin by Joe Castle
The list author says:
  "A moving tale that uplifts and amuses."
£6.99   Used & New from: £5.53
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Twilight (Twilight Saga)
15.  Twilight (Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer
The list author says:
  "An obscure book with little by way of readership, but well worth looking at."
£4.47   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,072 customer reviews) | 47 customer discussions

Look who it is!: My Story
16.  Look who it is!: My Story by Alan Carr
The list author says:
  "A very funny man indeed."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)

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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Classic Regency Romance-now with Ultraviolent Zombie Mayhem! (Quirk Classics)
17.  Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Classic Regency Romance-now with Ultraviolent Zombie Mayhem! (Quirk Classics) by Jane Austen
The list author says:
  "Such an unusual idea, and some great new additions. Not sure Jane Austen isn't kicking herself."
£4.76   Used & New from: £0.01
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (92 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Aliens Love Underpants!
18.  Aliens Love Underpants! by Claire Freedman
The list author says:
  "My niece thought this was hilarious, and I agree."
£3.46   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)

Miss Dahl's Voluptuous Delights
19.  Miss Dahl's Voluptuous Delights by Sophie Dahl
The list author says:
  "Excellent and tasteful."
£14.00   Used & New from: £5.05
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)

The Mighty Book of Boosh
20.  The Mighty Book of Boosh by Julian Barratt
The list author says:
  "An acquired taste, but once you've acquired it ..."
£13.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Dawn of the Dumb: Dispatches from the Idiotic Frontline
21.  Dawn of the Dumb: Dispatches from the Idiotic Frontline by Charlie Brooker
The list author says:
  "Viciously funny."
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)

Quirkology: The Curious Science Of Everyday Lives
22.  Quirkology: The Curious Science Of Everyday Lives by Prof. Richard Wiseman
The list author says:
  "An eye opening read."
£4.76   Used & New from: £0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

Playing with Fire (Skulduggery Pleasant - book 2)
23.  Playing with Fire (Skulduggery Pleasant - book 2) by Derek Landy
The list author says:
  "Funny and enjoyable, a really imaginative children's book."
£4.69   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

An Utterly Impartial History of Britain: (or 2000 Years Of Upper Class Idiots In Charge)
24.  An Utterly Impartial History of Britain: (or 2000 Years Of Upper Class Idiots In Charge) by John O'Farrell
The list author says:
  "Humour, history and a great prose style."
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (146 customer reviews)

The Graveyard Book
25.  The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "Darkly amusing, Pratchett gone Gothic."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)

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Twilight Saga - any older fans - not your typical teenagers out there?? 3530 5 days ago
Bella role model? I dont think so... 27 1 May 2012
what music would you love to see in twilight movies 35 25 Mar 2012
Don't want them to be finished, what do I read now? 70 17 Mar 2012
what am I to read?? 24 16 Mar 2012
return policy? 1 15 Mar 2012
I need to find something as addictive as twilight ! 86 9 Mar 2012
Vegetarian cookery books 9 31 Aug 2011
The Book Thief versions? 0 3 Mar 2011
any good thiller type books out there 3 4 Feb 2011
Downloading 1 4 Jan 2011
Downloading 0 27 Dec 2010
 
   

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