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Books I adore!
Katherine (Coronet Books)Katherine (Coronet Books) by Anya Seton
Buy new: £6.49 / Used from: £0.10
Amazing! One of my favourite books, nothing more to say...READ IT!
Child of the PhoenixChild of the Phoenix by Barbara Erskine
Buy new: £5.99 / Used from: £0.01
The life of a welsh princess in the C13th. Dont let the size of the book put you off.
The Blind AssassinThe Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood
Buy new: £6.99 / Used from: £0.01
One of the most intellegent I have read. The well-deserved Booker Prize winner, very readable.
Weekend in ParisWeekend in Paris by Robyn Sisman
Buy used from: £0.01
One of the few exceptions to my chick-lit-ban! Its fresh and fast-pasted, which means that I can forgive the corny ending!!
I Capture the CastleI Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
Buy new: £5.24 / Used from: £0.01
A family living in 1930's England in a crumbling old castle. Romantic and enchanting, a MUST READ! (don't watch the film, there is no comparison)
The Color Purple (Harvest Book)The Color Purple (Harvest Book) by Alice Walker
Buy used from: £1.45
Difficult to read at times, but well worth the amazing journey
Hannah's Gift: Lessons from a Life Fully LivedHannah's Gift: Lessons from a Life Fully Lived by Maria Housden
Buy new: £4.90 / Used from: £0.01
The true story of a 4 year old girl who dies of cancer, told through the eyes of her mother. I defy anyone not to laugh and cry through the whole book, everyone should read it.
The Red TentThe Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Buy new: £4.09 / Used from: £0.01
The story behind a biblical tale, more about the way of life for women 2000 years ago than anything to do with religion - very good!
BeautyBeauty by Robin McKinley
Buy new: £7.22 / Used from: £1.44
The retelling of beauty and the beast, an enchanting little fairytale.
Ballet Shoes: A Story of Three Children on the Stage (Puffin Books)Ballet Shoes: A Story of Three Children on the Stage (Puffin Books) by Noel Streatfeild
Buy new: £3.99 / Used from: £0.01
In the 1930's the Fossil sisters are adopted and begin dancing on the stage to help pay the bills. A childhood favourite still read today.
Goodnight Mister Tom (New Longman Literature 11-14)Goodnight Mister Tom (New Longman Literature 11-14) by Michelle Magorian
Buy new: £4.44 / Used from: £0.01
A young boy is evacuated during the war to live with 'Mr Tom', absolutley wonderful story!
Memoirs of a GeishaMemoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
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Simpley beautiful...nothing more to say!
Love StoryLove Story by Erich Segal
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The first book I cried at.
Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy BookLady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book by Terry Jones
Buy new: £9.09 / Used from: £5.12
Nice book to escape to, very funny with amazing illustrations.
The Last UnicornThe Last Unicorn by Peter S Beagle
Buy used from: £5.42
Waiting to be read on my bookshelf, the film was a great favourite in my childhood and I am sure the book will be even better.