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Books enjoyed so far this year 2008
Blue WaterBlue Water by Manette Ansay
Buy new: £0.01 / Used from: £0.01
well written, thought-provoking and a satisfying conclusion
ShameShame by Karin Alvtegen
Buy new: £7.49 / Used from: £0.95
unusual story that draws the reader in.
Half of a Yellow SunHalf of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Buy new: £4.90 / Used from: £1.68
just a great story with well portrayed characters on an interesting subject
GracelandGraceland by Christopher Abani
Buy new: £3.51 / Used from: £3.33
gets down to the reality of life in Nigeria
The Road HomeThe Road Home by Rose Tremain
Buy new: £11.21 / Used from: £9.50
Contemporary idea, well written and excellent characterisation.
Fanny Hill, Or, Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure (Classics)Fanny Hill, Or, Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure (Classics) by John Cleland
Buy new: £1.72 / Used from: £0.76
raunchy, racy and all written in the 1700s-ooh err!
Agent Zigzag: The True Wartime Story of Eddie Chapman: Lover, Traitor, Hero, SpyAgent Zigzag: The True Wartime Story of Eddie Chapman: Lover, Traitor, Hero, Spy by Ben Macintyre
Buy new: £4.74 / Used from: £0.81
Superb story and better for all being true.
Company of LiarsCompany of Liars by Karen Maitland
Buy new: £7.79 / Used from: £6.45
brilliant, totally readable page-turner set in the 1300s
On Chesil BeachOn Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan
Buy new: £3.79 / Used from: £1.74
beautiful-read it in one sitting, captivating and moving writing.
Northanger Abbey: with Lady Susan, The Watsons, SanditonNorthanger Abbey: with Lady Susan, The Watsons, Sanditon by Jane Austen
Buy new: £1.06 / Used from: £0.99
Austen with laugh-out-loud humour. Even if you haven't liked Austen in the past you'll enjoy this.
My Father's NotebookMy Father's Notebook by Kader Abdolah
Buy new: £6.56 / Used from: £0.95
gorgeous. A mix of fairy tale, history and just great writing.