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Books you'll WANT to read again and again and again....
The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set)The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy used from: £29.25
Quite rightfully known as one of the best books ever written. The films were good - the books are amazing. One of those books you just HAVE to read
His Dark MaterialsHis Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
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One of the most enchanting stories I've ever come across - the story of Lyra just grabs you and keeps you reading
Old Kingdom Trilogy Box SetOld Kingdom Trilogy Box Set by Garth Nix
Another magical trilogy of stories set in a fantasy world - an absolute delight to read no matter what your age
North and SouthNorth and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
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A classic but much underestimated novel - it's like 'Pride and Prejudice' but with a bit more social and moral background
Pride and Prejudice (Oxford World's Classics)Pride and Prejudice (Oxford World's Classics) by Jane Austen
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It just has to be included - the ultimate romance novel. The tale of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy still entertains today
The Bell JarThe Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
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A magnificent tale of the female mind in 1960's America - Ester Greenwood's year in the bell jar is a insightful and poignant book
The Secret HistoryThe Secret History by Donna Tartt
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A thought provoking novel of morals set within an elite New England college with quirky characters and a wonderfully easy narrative voice
White TeethWhite Teeth by Zadie Smith
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A magnificent modern debut novel that examines issues of class, culture and modern society
One Fine Day in the Middle of the NightOne Fine Day in the Middle of the Night by Christopher Brookmyre
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A brilliantly farcical novel that manages to masterfully parody the conventions of the action genre. Witty and laugh out loud funny!
Five on a Treasure Island (Famous Five Classics)Five on a Treasure Island (Famous Five Classics) by Enid Blyton
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One of my favourite children's books. Although rather old now, the adventures of the famous five are still magical today
The Time Traveler's WifeThe Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
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A magnificent, poignant love story with a twist. Set around a couple who have to cope with his ability to time-travel it's both a wonderfully funny and amazingly sad story
Memoirs of a GeishaMemoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
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A fictionalised account of a Geisha's life, this is an amazing story and a fantastic read
Harry Potter Pbk Boxed Set (Harry Potter)Harry Potter Pbk Boxed Set (Harry Potter) by J.K. Rowling
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These really have to be included - the books that revitalised children's literature are wonderful, magical and enjoyable for everyone
Angels and DemonsAngels and Demons by Dan Brown
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The prequel to the wonderful 'Da Vinci Code' is just as clever. And, in my opinion, it's the more exciting of the two books as well!
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time: Adult EditionThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time: Adult Edition by Mark Haddon
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A fantastic read written from one of the most interesting perspective's I've ever come across. An amazing book.
Strange MeetingStrange Meeting by Susan Hill
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One of the best First World War novels I've read - the relationship that grows between the two young protaganists of Hill's novel is achingly poignant and wonderfully moving
The Woman in BlackThe Woman in Black by Susan Hill
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The best ghost story ever written with probably one of the most spine tingling endings you'll come across!
The Woman in White (Penguin Summer Classics)The Woman in White (Penguin Summer Classics) by Wilkie Collins
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A horrific tale of greed and corruption but also a powerful story of love and redemption. You'll hate the villains and hope with the heroes (and heroines) as they move through bleak times
The Moonstone (Penguin Classics)The Moonstone (Penguin Classics) by Wilkie Collins
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One of the first modern detective novels, Wilkie Collins' intriguing tale of the disappearance of an ancient gemstone is both clever and stylish
The Five People You Meet in HeavenThe Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
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A clever twist upon the 'what is heaven?' genre, this poignant tale shows how what we do in life affects the lives of everyone we meet.