20 of the best must reads (in no particular order)

A Listmania! list by Kerry Martin
 
Collins Modern Classics - The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit - Boxed Set of Four Books in Slip-case: AND The Hobbit
1.  Collins Modern Classics - The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit - Boxed Set of Four Books in Slip-case: AND The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "Absolutely amazing. If you haven't yet entered Tolkien's world of Middle Earth you must do so now cos you are missing out!"
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The Blind Assassin
2.  The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood
The list author says:
  "Atwood is simply amazing. Its like fiiting all the pieces of a puzzle together throughout the book"
£4.94   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Jane Eyre (Penguin Popular Classics)
3.  Jane Eyre (Penguin Popular Classics) by Charlotte Brontė
The list author says:
  "A timeless classic. Emotions run strong in Bronte's story of a little girl nobody wanted"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (201 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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The Phantom of the Opera (Penguin Popular Classics)
4.  The Phantom of the Opera (Penguin Popular Classics) by Gaston Leroux
The list author says:
  "Scary, beautiful, full of love and hatred. This is a chilling story of unrequited love and of deformity."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

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Pride and Prejudice (Penguin Popular Classics)
5.  Pride and Prejudice (Penguin Popular Classics) by Jane Austen
The list author says:
  "Beautifully told story about how love overcomes pride. Makes you think twice about letting first impressions count"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (230 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Child In Time
6.  The Child In Time by Ian McEwan
The list author says:
  "Very emotional. Few authors can make a reader feel quite so exhasted. Utterly compelling story of the way the loss of a child can affect your life"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Chocolat
7.  Chocolat by Joanne Harris
The list author says:
  "If you enjoyed the film, you'll love the book. So descriptive you can almost smell and taste the exqusite chocolate. A masterpiece"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (177 customer reviews)

Five Quarters Of The Orange
8.  Five Quarters Of The Orange by Joanne Harris
The list author says:
  "Harris at her best. This is wonderful. A tale of the innocence of children. Beautifully written with the use of flashbacks. One of my all time favourites"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)

Charlotte Gray
9.  Charlotte Gray by Sebastian Faulks
The list author says:
  "A tale of the lengths a woman will go to in order to find her love. A story of how war can alter lives"
£5.19   Used & New from: £0.01
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Alias Grace
10.  Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
The list author says:
  "Another Atwood masterpiece. Based on the true story of Grace Marks, a convicted murderess and her flashbacks. Amazing conclusion"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

Daughters Of The Moon
11.  Daughters Of The Moon by Susan Sallis
The list author says:
  "Compelling story of the lives of twins as they inter-twine with tragic results. Happy ending follows for all"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Captain Corelli's Mandolin
12.  Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres
The list author says:
  "A story of how love conquers all, even nationality differences in a war"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (333 customer reviews)

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The Other Boleyn Girl
13.  The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
The list author says:
  "Historically based but surrounded by fiction. This amazing story of the forgotten Boleyn sister Mary is compelling. Couldn't put it down"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (232 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Atonement
14.  Atonement by Ian McEwan
The list author says:
  "McEwan's latest novel certainly doesn't disappoint. As intense as usual and truely wonderful"
£5.68   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (286 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Robber Bride
15.  The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood
The list author says:
  "Chilling story of a woman who has an amazing impact on the lives of three very different women"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Bridget Jones's Diary (Film Tie-in): A Novel
16.  Bridget Jones's Diary (Film Tie-in): A Novel by Helen Fielding
The list author says:
  "Laugh a minute. Absolutely hilarious. Every woman can relate to Bridget"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (164 customer reviews)

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
17.  Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding
The list author says:
  "Bridget is back with even more problems! In some parts its even funnier than the first"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (214 customer reviews)

To Kill A Mockingbird
18.  To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The list author says:
  "An absolute classic. An amazing tale of racial issues seen through the eyes of a child"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (374 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

On Green Dolphin Street
19.  On Green Dolphin Street by Sebastian Faulks
The list author says:
  "Sebastian Faulke's latest novel. Touching and true"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)

Autumn Alley (A futura book)
20.  Autumn Alley (A futura book) by Lena Kennedy
The list author says:
  "Real family and romance saga. The story of the inhabitents of a small alley in east end London. Truely touching"
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