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not much of a life, but its a life
The Sirens Of Titan (S.F. Masterworks)The Sirens Of Titan (S.F. Masterworks) by Kurt Vonnegut
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Whats it all about? Who knows, who cares - but hey this just might be the answer
Collected StoriesCollected Stories by Isaac Bashevis Singer
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stories from the master story teller recreate a vanished world My top choice for a desert island
Keep the Aspidistra Flying (Penguin Modern Classics)Keep the Aspidistra Flying (Penguin Modern Classics) by George Orwell
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1984 is good, but this is completely different and maybe better
A David Lodge Trilogy: "Changing Places", "Small World", "Nice Work"A David Lodge Trilogy: "Changing Places", "Small World", "Nice Work" by David Lodge
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Is the academic life this much fun -sadly not in my experience!
Erewhon (English Library)Erewhon (English Library) by Samuel Butler
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It was a mad world when this book was written, its even madder now
TherapyTherapy by David Lodge
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therapy-we all need it
Coming from BehindComing from Behind by Howard Jacobson
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Jewish lecturer trapped in the Midlands...seems familiar (and very funny)
The Day of the TriffidsThe Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham
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Never get bored with this one-great sci-fi
The Consolations of PhilosophyThe Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton
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when it all goes horribly wrong...some consolation
Enemies: A Love Story (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics)Enemies: A Love Story (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics) by Isaac Bashevis Singer
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can live with them, cant live without them....
Of Human Bondage (Vintage classics)Of Human Bondage (Vintage classics) by William Somerset Maugham
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not what it sound like a! a gripping tale of obsession
The Life and Death of St. KildaThe Life and Death of St. Kilda by Tom Steel
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The strange and wonderful story of St Kilda
Ralph Glasser Omnibus: 'Growing Up in the Gorbals', 'Gorbals Boy at Oxford', 'Gorbals Voices, Siren Songs'Ralph Glasser Omnibus: 'Growing Up in the Gorbals', 'Gorbals Boy at Oxford', 'Gorbals Voices, Siren Songs' by Ralph Glasser
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Gorbals boy goes to Oxford
Clayhanger (Modern Classics)Clayhanger (Modern Classics) by Arnold Bennett
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Life in the 5 towns brilliantly described
The Chrysalids (Penguin Modern Classics)The Chrysalids (Penguin Modern Classics) by John Wyndham
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Another masterpiece by John Wyndham
Travels with My Aunt (Vintage Classics)Travels with My Aunt (Vintage Classics) by Graham Greene
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Great fun
Two Worlds: An Edinburgh Jewish Childhood and Promised Lands: A Portrait of my FatherTwo Worlds: An Edinburgh Jewish Childhood and Promised Lands: A Portrait of my Father by David Daiches
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enough already! more on being jewish and scottish
England's Dreaming: The "Sex Pistols" and Punk RockEngland's Dreaming: The "Sex Pistols" and Punk Rock by Jon Savage
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The story of punk rock and the sex pistols-you shoulda been there!
Bare-faced Messiah: True Story of L.Ron HubbardBare-faced Messiah: True Story of L.Ron Hubbard by Russell Miller
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It doesnt get weirder than this!
"Beatles" Complete Chord Songbook"Beatles" Complete Chord Songbook by Rikky Rooksby
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All you need for life on a desert island (except a guitar)
The Grass Arena: An AutobiographyThe Grass Arena: An Autobiography by John Healy
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from the gutter to chess master-there's hope!
Selling Hitler: Story of the Hitler DiariesSelling Hitler: Story of the Hitler Diaries by Robert Harris
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the truth can funnier (and scarier) than fiction
TrainspottingTrainspotting by Irvine Welsh
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should be more widely read than the bible...
A Girl in WinterA Girl in Winter by Philip Larkin
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not a happy ending, but who said there would be?
The World According to Garp (Black Swan)The World According to Garp (Black Swan) by John Irving
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Not as good after re-reading but the initial impact was great-watch out for the undertoad...