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A Listmania! list by "trace75"
 
The Day of the Triffids (Essential Penguin)
1.  The Day of the Triffids (Essential Penguin) by John Wyndham
The list author says:
  "Can you imagine the end of the world?  Read this for handy hints on how to organise yourself.  Less about triffids than I had imagined."
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High-Rise
2.  High-Rise by J. G. Ballard
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  "Scary stuff."
£5.59   Used & New from: £1.20
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Lord of the Flies: Educational Edition
3.  Lord of the Flies: Educational Edition by William Golding
The list author says:
  "A true classic.  Read it and be terrified."
£4.89   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (181 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Dream Brother: The Lives and Music of Jeff and Tim Buckley
4.  Dream Brother: The Lives and Music of Jeff and Tim Buckley by David Browne
The list author says:
  "If you have listened to any of Jeff's songs, you'll understand the need to read this book.  The insights on his musician father and the parallels between father and son are poignant and insightful."
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The Picture of Dorian Gray (Broadview Literary Texts)
5.  The Picture of Dorian Gray (Broadview Literary Texts) by Oscar Wilde
The list author says:
  "Unnerving and beautifully written."
£8.50   Used & New from: £1.35
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (177 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Kitchen
6.  Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto
The list author says:
  "Read this for the imagery - amazing."
£4.89   Used & New from: £0.20
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

A Trip to the Beach: Living on Island Time in the Caribbean
7.  A Trip to the Beach: Living on Island Time in the Caribbean by Melinda Blanchard
The list author says:
  "Extra incentive to sell up and head to the Carribean."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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All Families are Psychotic
8.  All Families are Psychotic by Douglas Coupland
The list author says:
  "One of the stranger stories I've ever read - such a page-turner."
£4.67   Used & New from: £0.01
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

Birdsong
9.  Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
The list author says:
  "This is the most amazing book.  3 stories in one.  Often mistaken as a war story alone - there is so much more here (as if that wasn't enough)."
£4.79   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (392 customer reviews)

Lying In Bed
10.  Lying In Bed by J.D. Landis
The list author says:
  "Stunning eroticism.  A stirring love story gone wrong in the space of one night."
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Two Disc Theatrical Edition) [DVD] [2001]
11.  The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Two Disc Theatrical Edition) [DVD] [2001] DVD ~ Elijah Wood
The list author says:
  "The most excited I've been in front of the small screen for years."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (109 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Good Girl's Guide to Negotiating: How to Negotiate Effectively without Being a Bitch
12.  The Good Girl's Guide to Negotiating: How to Negotiate Effectively without Being a Bitch by Leslie Whitaker
The list author says:
  "A handy guide to talking yourself in or out of just about anything."
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The Stepford Wives (Bloomsbury Film Classics)
13.  The Stepford Wives (Bloomsbury Film Classics) by Ira Levin
The list author says:
  "Apparently, this is soon to be made into another film, starring Nicole Kidman.  Read it before you see it."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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You Can Be a Movie Extra
14.  You Can Be a Movie Extra by Rob Martin
The list author says:
  "This could get you one step closer to Keanu Reeves!  Excellent read on a subject that can be a hobby or a full-time job."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Grace
15.  Grace by Jeff Buckley
The list author says:
  "An amazing album.  Enough said."
£6.98   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)

Losing Gemma
16.  Losing Gemma by Katy Gardner
The list author says:
  "I read this recently and really enjoyed it.  If you like this, you'll probably also like The Beach, Backpack, Baggage, and Are you Experienced."
£5.24   Used & New from: £0.01
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

The Hottest State
17.  The Hottest State by Ethan Hawke
The list author says:
  "Forget your prior knowledge of this author - this book is a little gem."
£7.69   Used & New from: £0.01
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Jonathan Livingston Seagull: A Story
18.  Jonathan Livingston Seagull: A Story by Richard Bach
The list author says:
  "If you only read one self-help book, read this."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (125 customer reviews)

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Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking
19.  Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Allen Carr
The list author says:
  "Or this, if your problem is of a more specific nature!"
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Killing Me Softly
20.  Killing Me Softly by Nicci French
The list author says:
  "I haven't seen the film but the book blew me away.  Not sure I'd feel the same if I was imagining Heather Graeme and Joseph Fiennes in the title roles...."
£7.19   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (99 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Last Time They Met
21.  The Last Time They Met by Anita Shreve
The list author says:
  "Simply a gorgeous book."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Kissing in Manhattan
22.  Kissing in Manhattan by David Schickler
The list author says:
  "More intelligent than it's cover.  Don't let it put you off - this is a gem of a book."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Super-Cannes
23.  Super-Cannes by J. G. Ballard
The list author says:
  "Don't hate me, but I have to go to Cannes alot with work.  I always knew there was something creepy about it!"
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

The Travelling Vampire Show
24.  The Travelling Vampire Show by Richard Laymon
The list author says:
  "What a laugh!  This book is compelling, disturbing but also a bit cheesy.  I love it."
£7.19   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Under the Skin
25.  Under the Skin by Michel Faber
The list author says:
  "This left me feeling slightly nauseous.  Not at all what you think it's going to be."
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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)

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