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My Top Fave Books
The Wasp FactoryThe Wasp Factory by Iain Banks
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Disgusting. Vile. Terrifying. Absolutely Brilliant.
RegenerationRegeneration by Pat Barker
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Examines the effects of the First World War on the soldiers themselves in a hospital in Scotland. One of the best novels I have read in a long time. I advise anyone to read this book.
The Rotters' ClubThe Rotters' Club by Jonathan Coe
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In my opinion Jonathan Coe is a massively underrated author and I love all his novels. It was tough to pick just one book of his for this list, as you cant go wrong with any of his work.
The Man in the High Castle (Penguin Modern Classics)The Man in the High Castle (Penguin Modern Classics) by Philip K. Dick
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A huge what if story. What if the Allies had lost the Second World War. What if America was now split in two and one half controlled by Germany, the other half by Japan. This book is great.
BirdsongBirdsong by Sebastian Faulks
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Another war book. At first the time changes were confusing, but once I got used to them I couldnt put this book down. Simply brilliant. A future classic in the making.
Tietam BrownTietam Brown by Mick Foley
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I really only bought this book as Im a huge fan of Mick Foley. This book is mind blowing. Its not going to appeal to everyone, but it's worth a go.
Lord of the FliesLord of the Flies by William Golding
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One of those books that are on nearly every list on here, and for good reason. If you havent read it by now then you should have.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-timeThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
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This was bought for me as a birthday present. It lay on my desk for weeks before I even looked at it, once I picked it up I couldnt put it down. One book that will not be leant out ever.
High FidelityHigh Fidelity by Nick Hornby
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Another author I had trouble choosing just one novel. This book just creeps ahead of How to be Good.
The Dark Tower VII: The Dark TowerThe Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower by Stephen King
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Im not the biggest fan of Stephen King but his Dark Tower series is just superb. It takes a lot of work to keep up with everything that these seven books contain, but it is defiantly worth it.
"Little Britain": v.1: The Complete Scripts and All That - Series 1: Vol 1"Little Britain": v.1: The Complete Scripts and All That - Series 1: Vol 1 by Matt Lucas
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It is either love or hate with Little Britain, but I love it, or otherwise this book wouldnt be on the list. The third series was crap, but the first series was utter genius.
To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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Another one of those books that seem to be on every other list on here, but yet again it is well deserving. If you havent read it, read it now!
The Crucible: A Play in Four Acts (Penguin Modern Classics)The Crucible: A Play in Four Acts (Penguin Modern Classics) by Arthur Miller
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Centres around the Salem witch trails, but written during the senator McCarthy trials in the 1950s. A riveting read.
Paradise Lost (Penguin Classics)Paradise Lost (Penguin Classics) by John Milton
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An absolute classic had to read it at school and at the beginning detested every bit of it. It soon grew on me, as it will you. The best epic poem by far.
1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
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Yet another book that is on virtually every list on here. Orwells world is becoming truer and truer ever day. A very scary thought.
Northern Lights: Adult Edition (His Dark Materials)Northern Lights: Adult Edition (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
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I want to be an armoured bear. nough said.
Wrestlecrap: True Stories of the World's Maddest WrestlersWrestlecrap: True Stories of the World's Maddest Wrestlers by R.D. Reynolds
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Looks at the absolutely stupid things to happen in the wrestling world. From Mantaur to OZ, its all here.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4): Adult EditionHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4): Adult Edition by J.K. Rowling
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Ok, this is supposed to be a kids book, but its actually really good. This adult cover makes it look like youre reading something other than Harry Potter when youre on a train.
Collected Poems, 1908-56Collected Poems, 1908-56 by Siegfried Sassoon
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My favourite poet, and the best war poet in my opinion.
Arden Shakespeare: "King Richard III": Second Series (The Arden Shakespeare. Second Series)Arden Shakespeare: "King Richard III": Second Series (The Arden Shakespeare. Second Series) by William Shakespeare
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Shakespeare is a god. Forget Hamlet and Othello, Richard III is his best play.
The Penultimate Peril (A Series of Unfortunate Events: Book 12)The Penultimate Peril (A Series of Unfortunate Events: Book 12) by Lemony Snicket
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What? Ok fine its another kids book, but its something to read when you dont want to think too much. Plus this series is actually surprisingly good.
The Grapes of WrathThe Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
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Of Mice of Men is fantastic, but this is my favourite Steinbeck novel. It does take a while to get going but keep with it.
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King v.3: Return of the King Vol 3 (Lord of the rings)The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King v.3: Return of the King Vol 3 (Lord of the rings) by J.R.R. Tolkien
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I shouldnt have to tell you to read this, you already should have.
First LightFirst Light by Geoffrey Wellum
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Yet another war book, but this time its an autobiography of a world war two British fighter pilot. Gives you real insight on what it was like to be there.
"The Day of the Locust and the Dream Life of Balso Snell" (Penguin Modern Classics)"The Day of the Locust and the Dream Life of Balso Snell" (Penguin Modern Classics) by Nathanael West
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My last book on this list, and it has to go to Nathaniel West. The Day of the Locust is my favourite work by West.