books i read in 2009

A Listmania! list by T. Calver "Mahler Lover" (UK)
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Four Letters Of Love
1.  Four Letters Of Love by Niall Williams
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  "immerse yourself in this writer's poetry. beautifully set, dialogue is utterly convincing, just so romantic without any slush."
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The Ode Less Travelled: Unlocking the Poet Within
2.  The Ode Less Travelled: Unlocking the Poet Within by Stephen Fry
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  "after reading this book, be prepared to find yourself losing touch with friends and becoming the next Larkin (or Ayres) because Fry IS utterly convincing that YOU really do have the talent to write."
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Beat Depression (Help yourself)
3.  Beat Depression (Help yourself) by David M. Hinds
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  "very honest and frank. straightforward and practical."
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The Real Rule Of Four
4.  The Real Rule Of Four by Joscelyn Godwin
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  "a book that turns out to be better than the book it is explaining? well this is the case here. great and handy sized book."
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Galapagos
5.  Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut
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  "this was an odd book, but it certainly could not have been written by anyone else; quirky and thought-provoking (eg we stoppped evolving cos our brains got too big). by a sadly missed author."
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Gustav Mahler: The Early Years: Early Years Vol 1
6.  Gustav Mahler: The Early Years: Early Years Vol 1 by Donald Mitchell
The list author says:
  "In-depth study of the composer's initial 20-odd years. A bit too data-inspired for me but worth plugging on with. Plus there's 2 more volumes after this one!"
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The Blue Flower
7.  The Blue Flower by Penelope Fitzgerald
The list author says:
  "Stunning, soft, becalming, a classic. Beautiful little story, heartbreakingly closed. another much missed author."
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Mrs Dalloway (Penguin Modern Classics)
8.  Mrs Dalloway (Penguin Modern Classics) by Virginia Woolf
The list author says:
  "astonishing novel, full of poetry as you'd expect from Woolf; she is not my favourite author because i am a left-to-right linear and boring person, but you just know this is quality."
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The Martian Chronicles (Flamingo Modern Classic)
9.  The Martian Chronicles (Flamingo Modern Classic) by Ray Bradbury
The list author says:
  "My annual choice for re-reading. I still remember the mini-series that starred Rock Hudson that introduced me to Bradbury. His complete short stories are also amazing."
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Serious Concerns
10.  Serious Concerns by Wendy Cope
The list author says:
  "Wendy Cope has a simplistic and direct appeal to readers. Often disingenuous to men, but a harmless read, really. I did think though that the new ff edition is too highly priced, at £9."
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The Way of Fuck It: Small book. Big Wisdom.
11.  The Way of Fuck It: Small book. Big Wisdom. by John Parkin
The list author says:
  "Perfect little tome; thoughtful yet whimsical, hardly any words, useful to rest in the bathroom, on the mantelpiece, bedroom or just one's private place!!"
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Danny Elfman's Batman: A Film Score Guide
12.  Danny Elfman's Batman: A Film Score Guide by Janet K. Halfyard
The list author says:
  "This was a really invaluable help in 'teaching' this album to students (Music Technology). Full of info that isn't always evident through mere listening, its an excellent book for an excellent score."
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Rambling on the Road to Rome (Summersdale Travel)
13.  Rambling on the Road to Rome (Summersdale Travel) by Peter Francis Browne
The list author says:
  "Quite an entertaining ramble itself! It never takes itself too seriously and there are plenty of humourous moments and anecdotes. I bought this at a remainder bookshop. What a bargain for £1.50!!"
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Half of a Yellow Sun
14.  Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The list author says:
  "Given to me by a kindred soul, this book stunned my senses. As i slowly burned under a Greek sun this summer, this book knocked me for six. Clearly the best book I have read this year."
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Red Riding Nineteen Seventy Four (Red Riding Quartet)
15.  Red Riding Nineteen Seventy Four (Red Riding Quartet) by David Peace
The list author says:
  "Another stunning read, harder in some ways than the Nigerian/Biafran conflict novel. Gripping black humour at its cruellist."
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Robert Maycock: Philip Glass - A Portrait
16.  Robert Maycock: Philip Glass - A Portrait by Sanctuary
The list author says:
  "A nice working short book about the minimalist composer. Covers a lot of his former film work."
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Music & Silence
17.  Music & Silence by Rose Tremain
The list author says:
  "Beautifully written historical [and musical] story, set in the 17th century. Reading her evokes the same thoughts as when i read McKewan. How can this author be SO GOOD?!"
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The Sunday Telegraph Book of General Knowledge Crosswords
18.  The Sunday Telegraph Book of General Knowledge Crosswords by Telegraph Group Limited
The list author says:
  "Excellent for finding out the density of one's breadth of knowledge. Actually, can you have a 'density of breath'? Anyway, mine's stored behind the cistern, awaiting tomorrow's new encounter."
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