The 10 best books from my first 1000 reviews

A Listmania! list by Helen Hancox "Auntie Helen" (Essex, England)
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Flowers from the Storm
1.  Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale
The list author says:
  "A fantastic historical romance about a man recovering from a stroke. It's just a wonderful read."
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

A New Kind of Christian: A Tale of Two Friends on a Spiritual Journey (Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series)
2.  A New Kind of Christian: A Tale of Two Friends on a Spiritual Journey (Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series) by Brian D. McLaren
The list author says:
  "Opened up a whole new world to me - a world where Christianity makes sense and isn't something to be ashamed of."
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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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The Curse of Chalion
3.  The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
The list author says:
  "A brilliant fantasy story by this excellent author. I've re-read it time and time again."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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Frederica
4.  Frederica by Georgette Heyer
The list author says:
  "I love most of Heyer's historical novels but Frederica is the best for me. Again, I read it over and over again and get something new from it each time."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Zemindar
5.  Zemindar by Valerie Fitzgerald
The list author says:
  "Hard to find but worth the search, this story of India under the British is evocative, fascinating and gripping. The siege of Lucknow is masterfully portrayed."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Lover Awakened: Black Dagger Brotherhood series: Book 3
6.  Lover Awakened: Black Dagger Brotherhood series: Book 3 by J. R. Ward
The list author says:
  "There are many things that niggle about this series - the ridiculous names as one example - but this particular story has far more depth than one might expect in a book of vampire genre."
Used & New from: £0.34
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Poison Study (Book 1 in The Study Trilogy) (MIRA)
7.  Poison Study (Book 1 in The Study Trilogy) (MIRA) by Maria V. Snyder
The list author says:
  "A great fantasy, well-structured and with appealing characters. The best of the trilogy."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (113 customer reviews)

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Warprize (Gollancz S.F.)
8.  Warprize (Gollancz S.F.) by Elizabeth Vaughan
The list author says:
  "Another excellent fantasy that I often re-read."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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Moon Called: Mercy Thompson book 1
9.  Moon Called: Mercy Thompson book 1 by Patricia Briggs
The list author says:
  "First in the Mercy Thompson werewolf/vampire series, but all the books are good. Patricia Briggs brings real class to this often hopeless genre."
£7.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

Lord of Scoundrels (Avon Romantic Treasure)
10.  Lord of Scoundrels (Avon Romantic Treasure) by Loretta Chase
The list author says:
  "This book used to have an appalling cover (now changed, phew!) but is a real gem of a historical romance. The interactions between the singualar hero and the brilliant heroine are excellent."
£5.24   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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Helen Hancox "Auntie Helen" (Essex, England)
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Last updated: 10/01/2011
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