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20 Books To Read Before You Die
The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials)The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
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Not only a GREAT ending to an amazing trilogy, but the best book I have ever read.
Wizard and Glass (Dark Tower)Wizard and Glass (Dark Tower) by Stephen King
Buy new: £5.99 / Used from: £1.15
The DARK TOWER is a great read. This flashback story is the highlight.
Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated CultureGeneration X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture by Douglas Coupland
Buy new: £5.54 / Used from: £0.48
Although anyone could enjoy this book, I think it really appeals to a select few from a certain era. Those in your mid 20's will "Get It".
The Lovely BonesThe Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
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If ever a book were written to make grown men shed tears, this is it. A haunting tale of love and loss.
Mortal EnginesMortal Engines by Philip Reeve
Buy new: £3.99 / Used from: £0.01
Like Harry Potter, this is a kids book that doesn't just belong to kids. Great stuff and a whole new world to explore.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) PaperbackHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) Paperback by J.K. Rowling
Buy new: £4.49 / Used from: £0.01
Despite what people think about number 4, this is still the best of Harry Potter’s adventure. Dark stuff.
The Shadow in the North (Sally Lockhart Quartet)The Shadow in the North (Sally Lockhart Quartet) by Philip Pullman
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If you liked "His Dark Materials" then try "Sally Lockhart". This is the best of the four, trust me.
ChokeChoke by Chuck Palahniuk
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Fight Club was good. This is better.
The Dark Tower: Gunslinger Bk. 1The Dark Tower: Gunslinger Bk. 1 by Stephen King
Buy new: £3.05 / Used from: £0.01
The beginning of the longest and most emotional journey you can ever make in literature.
The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004)The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: £12.99 / Used from: £0.43
No trilogy. This is one book. And if you like fantasy then this is a must. Second only to the Dark tower in its scope Lord Of The Rings will never be forgotten.
Odd ThomasOdd Thomas by Dean Koontz
Buy new: £4.19 / Used from: £0.01
Can't really pin it down. Just read it and decide for yourselves. This book is the best Dean Koontz has written, no doubt.
The Colour of Magic (Discworld Novel)The Colour of Magic (Discworld Novel) by Terry Pratchett
Buy new: £2.36 / Used from: £0.01
While there are many great fantasy writers out there only one man 'owns' comic fantasy. Terry Pratchett. Start here to see what you've been missing.
Guards! Guards! (Discworld Novel)Guards! Guards! (Discworld Novel) by Terry Pratchett
Buy new: £5.99 / Used from: £1.40
Once you're in (or on) Discworld there's nowhere else I'd rather be than good, old Ankh-Morpork.
Moving Pictures (Discworld Novel)Moving Pictures (Discworld Novel) by Terry Pratchett
Buy new: £2.98 / Used from: £1.00
In one hand there's movies, in the other there's Discworld. Put you hands together and you get this fantastic book.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-timeThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
Buy new: £4.62 / Used from: £0.27
It's a quick read but a very moving story.
Life After GodLife After God by Douglas Coupland
Buy used from: £0.67
This will make you think a lot about everything.
The HobbitThe Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: £3.84 / Used from: £0.01
Lord Of The Rings is nothing without the greatest Prologue of all time.
Shadow (Scavenger Trilogy)Shadow (Scavenger Trilogy) by K.J. Parker
Buy new: £5.49 / Used from: £0.01
If you want a challenge with the next book you read, pick this up and enjoy getting your head around it.
Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince: Children's Edition (Harry Potter 6)Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince: Children's Edition (Harry Potter 6) by J.K. Rowling
Buy new: £11.04 / Used from: £0.33
To date this is the book where Harry and friends really grew up. Bring on number 7.
Fantastic Mr. Fox (Puffin Modern Classics)Fantastic Mr. Fox (Puffin Modern Classics) by Roald Dahl
Buy new: £1.04 / Used from: £0.01
On everyone’s favourite list should be one childhood book. This is mine.