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To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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Beautiful, touching, timeless. Words cannot describe how amazing this book is.
The HistorianThe Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
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A modern day Dracula tale. Cannot compare to Stoker's original, but the mix of historical knowledge, magic and danger makes this a genuinely interesting book.
Pirates!Pirates! by Celia Rees
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The story of 2 girls, from completely different backgrounds, who become pirates. Recommended for young adults,
The Testament of Gideon MackThe Testament of Gideon Mack by James Robertson
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The bizarre, but compelling 'testament' of a minister, who claims to have met, and befriended the Devil. A truly unique and interesting book.
The Morning GiftThe Morning Gift by Eva Ibbotson
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The story of a young, Austrian girl, forced to flee her native land when the Nazis invade. A beautiful, love story.
Magician (Riftwar saga)Magician (Riftwar saga) by Raymond E. Feist
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Wow! If you are a fan of fantasy, this is a must-read! The emphasis is on war, but the writing is so confident and compelling that it draws you in. Read it now!
The Moth DiariesThe Moth Diaries by Rachel Klein
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Not for everyone but I loved it. The narrotor becomes increasingly convinced that her schoolmate is a vampire. The book's set out in diary entries, with the reader questioning the narrators stability.
Poison Study (Book 1 in The Study Trilogy) (MIRA)Poison Study (Book 1 in The Study Trilogy) (MIRA) by Maria V. Snyder
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Start of a brilliant series. Yelena, a young girl charged with murder, becomes a food taster to escape execution. Love this book!
Magic Study: 1Magic Study: 1 by Maria V. Snyder
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Yelena, banished from Ixia, returns to her homeland of Sitia, to meet her family and to study her magic. Second in the series.
Fire Study (Book 3 in The Study Trilogy) (MIRA)Fire Study (Book 3 in The Study Trilogy) (MIRA) by Maria V. Snyder
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Yelena faces prejudice, as it has come to light that she is a 'soulfinder' (a particular brand of magician renowned and feared for their extraordinary abilities and history of corruption).
Howling at the Moon: Tales of an Urban WerewolfHowling at the Moon: Tales of an Urban Werewolf by Karen Macinerney
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Not the most challenging book you'll ever read, as it feels a little like chick-lit at times (which I'm not the biggest fan of), but it does have the supernatural edge to make it interesting.
The Magicians' Guild: Black Magician Trilogy, Book 1The Magicians' Guild: Black Magician Trilogy, Book 1 by Trudi Canavan
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The story of Sonea, a rogue magician trying to evade the Guild of Magicians. What she does not know is that, being untrained, her powers threaten to consume her.
The Novice: Black Magician Trilogy, Book 2The Novice: Black Magician Trilogy, Book 2 by Trudi Canavan
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Better than the first book! Sonea struggles to fit into the Guild, facing prejudice, due to her background in the slums.
The High Lord: The Black Magician Trilogy Book ThreeThe High Lord: The Black Magician Trilogy Book Three by Trudi Canavan
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This book is fab up until the last few pages. An unconvential ending, which in many ways feel like a big let-down.