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The Grace, Wisdom and Sheer Silliness of Women
The Sea, the SeaThe Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch
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Superbly written psychological Booker prize winning book. So good she named it twice.
The Life and Loves of a She-devilThe Life and Loves of a She-devil by Fay Weldon
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I sometimes feel like a she-devil myself.
The Edible WomanThe Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood
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Suspend disbelief for this one. Good fun, though.
Deep WaterDeep Water by Patricia Highsmith
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A murderer who plays the innocent - brilliant stuff.
The Ripley Omnibus: The Talented Mr. Ripley, Ripley Underground, Ripley's GameThe Ripley Omnibus: The Talented Mr. Ripley, Ripley Underground, Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith
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If you haven't read any of the Ripley books, start with The Talented Mr Ripley. You'll be hooked.
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of ChinaWild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang
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China through the eyes of 3 generations of women. Powerful and poignant.
A Is for AlibiA Is for Alibi by Sue Grafton
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Start with this one, then work your way through the alphabet. It'll be worth it.
A Fatal InversionA Fatal Inversion by Barbara Vine
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Ruth Rendell by another name - and at her very best.
The Prime of Miss Jean BrodieThe Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark
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La creme de la creme.
Frankenstein: or, the Modern Prometheus (Penguin Popular Classics)Frankenstein: or, the Modern Prometheus (Penguin Popular Classics) by Mary Shelley
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One of the best books that will ever be written.
RebeccaRebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
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A psychological suspense, not a wishy-washy love story, so don't be put off.
Frost in May (Virago modern classics)Frost in May (Virago modern classics) by Antonia White
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Intense.
The Llama ParlourThe Llama Parlour by Kathy Lette
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Do they REALLY do that with gerbils in America???????
Under My Skin (Hannah Wolfe Thrillers)Under My Skin (Hannah Wolfe Thrillers) by Sarah Dunant
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One time Late Show presenter, now a criminally underrated crime writer.
The Ghost Road (The regeneration trilogy)The Ghost Road (The regeneration trilogy) by Pat Barker
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Worthy Booker Prize winner.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) PaperbackHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) Paperback by J.K. Rowling
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Beware the Dementors!
Adam Bede (Oxford World's Classics)Adam Bede (Oxford World's Classics) by George Eliot
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A long, but richly rewarding read.
Talking to AddisonTalking to Addison by Jenny Colgan
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The wit in this book is absolutely sparkling!
My Canape HellMy Canape Hell by Imogen Edwards-Jones
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A cautionary tale with a jolly start, a serious middle and a happy ending. Lots of sniggering, too.
Welcome to My Planet (where English is Sometimes Spoken)Welcome to My Planet (where English is Sometimes Spoken) by Shannon Olson
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It's a very strange planet, in America. Lots of laughs in this book.
Bridget Jones's Diary: A NovelBridget Jones's Diary: A Novel by Helen Fielding
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Read it and laugh.
To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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An important book. You really ought to read it.