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A Tale of Two Cities (Penguin Popular Classics)
1.  A Tale of Two Cities (Penguin Popular Classics) by Charles Dickens
The list author says:
  "possibly the best book ever written. Makes you realise why Dickens was held in such high regard"
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Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
2.  Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela by Nelson Mandela
The list author says:
  "another favourite. loved this story and a good bt of history there"
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King Solomon's Mines (Oxford World's Classics)
3.  King Solomon's Mines (Oxford World's Classics) by H. Rider Haggard
The list author says:
  "this book nearly stopped me going to work it was so good. Think of Indiana Jones mixed with Zulu. Classic"
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Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life
4.  Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life by Jon Lee Anderson
The list author says:
  "love this one. loads of history and a great life story. Also covers most ot the motorcycle diaries"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)

Life of Pi
5.  Life of Pi by Yann Martel
The list author says:
  "very well written and very funny. well worth the booker prize it got."
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A Short History Of Nearly Everything
6.  A Short History Of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
The list author says:
  "this is superb. science guide for the laymen without missing the important parts. perfect for any pretend geek"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (342 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
7.  The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
The list author says:
  "a simple story which comes from a completely different angle than the others. Great read."
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Great Expectations (Penguin Popular Classics)
8.  Great Expectations (Penguin Popular Classics) by Charles Dickens
The list author says:
  "another dickens classic. love the way this man wrote."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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