books for a lazy sunday

A Listmania! list by capn_jen "capn_jen" (Scotland)
 
The Beach
1.  The Beach by Alex Garland
The list author says:
  "compelling and entertaining - i couldn't put it down.  don't be put off by the bad film, the book is far superior."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (293 customer reviews)

See buying options
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China
2.  Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang
The list author says:
  "everyone should read this to understand the authors struggle.  it will make you laugh and cry."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (143 customer reviews)

See buying options
Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
3.  Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela by Nelson Mandela
The list author says:
  "An unlikely choice, but the oppression and the overcoming of it makes for a fantastic read."
£9.79   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)

Bridget Jones's Diary (Film Tie-in): A Novel
4.  Bridget Jones's Diary (Film Tie-in): A Novel by Helen Fielding
The list author says:
  "I love ths book - i have laughed out loud to it on the train, bus and plane.  Guaranteed to lift your mood and make you smile."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (164 customer reviews)

The Wind Singer (The wind on fire)
5.  The Wind Singer (The wind on fire) by William Nicholson
The list author says:
  "The wind singer may be billed as a kids book, but it is a great story and im just waiting to read the next installment.  I picked it up because it had won the kids booker prize but it far exceeded my"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

See buying options
A Walk In The Woods
6.  A Walk In The Woods by Bill Bryson
The list author says:
  "Having read all the Bill Bryson books, I have only included this as it is my favourite.  Bryson walks through the adirondacks and makes the sort of observations only he could...."
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)

The Floating Brothel: The Extraordinary True Story of an 18th-Century Ship and Its Cargo of Female Convicts
7.  The Floating Brothel: The Extraordinary True Story of an 18th-Century Ship and Its Cargo of Female Convicts by Sian Rees
The list author says:
  "interesting and entertaining - an unusual style for a history book"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

See buying options
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)
8.  Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4) by J. K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "This is my favourite Harry Potter book ..... need i say more"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (714 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

See buying options
The Secret Dreamworld Of A Shopaholic
9.  The Secret Dreamworld Of A Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
The list author says:
  "A book that you don't have to pay huge amounts of attention to to enjoy.  Really funny."
£7.19   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (172 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Memoirs Of A Geisha
10.  Memoirs Of A Geisha by Arthur Golden
The list author says:
  "A great book especially if you love oriental culture.  A classic of our time."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (346 customer reviews)

More Actions

Discover more about this author
 See all of their Listmania! lists
Make your own list
 Create a Listmania! list
View your page on Amazon.co.uk
 Go to Your Profile page

Customer Discussions about products in this list  
   

About this Listmania!

 

Author

capn_jen "capn_jen" (Scotland)
Qualifications: uni student
Last updated: 04/11/2002
Report abuse
    

More Listmania!

 

history, comedy, modern and brillaint books history, comedy, modern and brillaint books

history, comedy, modern and brillaint books: A list of 15 items by "johnny_is_good"

Top 100 Books of the 20th Century (Books 76-100) Top 100 Books of the 20th Century (Books 76-100)

Top 100 Books of the 20th Century (Books 76-100): A list of 25 items by S. Thomas "kibethewalrus"

Inspiration for a year out Inspiration for a year out

Inspiration for a year out: A list of 15 items by JackPeterson

Top 24 Great Reads in no order Top 24 Great Reads in no order

Top 24 Great Reads in no order: A list of 24 items by Fiona "Fiona"

My Favourite Chick Lit (in no particular order!) My Favourite Chick Lit (in no particular order!)

My Favourite Chick Lit (in no particular order!): A list of 22 items by Nicki "nicki-84"