Amazon.co.uk: Books read in 2008 and early 2009

Books read in 2008 and early 2009
A Listmania! list by Madam Butterfly (London)

The Sound of Laughter

1. The Sound of Laughter by Peter Kay

The list author says:
	"The first chapter was hilarious. After that, it became rather flat. It was still a good read but would have expected far more humour from Peter Kay."

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One Good Turn: (Jackson Brodie): A Jolly Murder Mystery

2. One Good Turn: (Jackson Brodie): A Jolly Murder Mystery by Kate Atkinson

The list author says:
	"I love Kate Atkinson and loved this book. However, for those expecting a "crime" novel, they may well be disappointed."

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Prison Diary: Volume 2 - Purgatory

3. Prison Diary: Volume 2 - Purgatory by Jeffrey Archer

The list author says:
	"Not a patch on the first Prison Diary but still a good read, giving an insight into prison life."

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4. Another Woman by Penny Vincenzi

The list author says:
	"I had this book on my shelf for years, waiting until I was in the mood for an undemanding "page turner". This book fit the bill perfectly!"

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Memoirs Of A Geisha

5. Memoirs Of A Geisha by Arthur Golden

The list author says:
	"A sensational read. Set in Japan before the 2nd world war, its beautifully written and totally different to anything else I've read."

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Like Water For Chocolate

6. Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

The list author says:
	"A fabulous book. An unusual love story. Literary and magical."

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Innocent Traitor

7. Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir

The list author says:
	"A novel based on the short life of Lady Jane Grey. A great read and of historical interest."

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The Bulgari Connection

8. The Bulgari Connection by Fay Weldon

The list author says:
	"Fay Weldon is probably my favourite writer. This book is funny and clever."

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The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud

9. The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud by Ben Sherwood

The list author says:
	"Found this book really quite hard to get into but I'm so glad I persisted, it is a wonderful story and really quite profound. Highly recommended.."

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Unbeaten: The Story of My Brutal Childhood

10. Unbeaten: The Story of My Brutal Childhood by Kim Woodburn

The list author says:
	"What a woman! She has come through so much. Whether or not you are fan of Kim Woodburn's, this is a great read."

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No Time For Goodbye

11. No Time For Goodbye by Linwood Barclay

The list author says:
	"This was great, really unputdownable - until about one third from the end, when it suddenly becomes tedious. As though the author himself got bored with it."

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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

12. Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday

The list author says:
	"An unusual book in the form of emails, press releases and interviews. A good read."

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The Promise Of Happiness

13. The Promise Of Happiness by Justin Cartwright

The list author says:
	"A middle class family in crisis. Nothing much happens but that doesn't stop it beng very enjoyable and interesting."

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Shakespeare: The World as a Stage (Eminent Lives)

14. Shakespeare: The World as a Stage (Eminent Lives) by Bill Bryson

The list author says:
	"I learnt so much from this book. Its written in a punchy style which is never boring and is often very witty."

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The Kite Runner

15. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The list author says:
	"What a story! Set in Afghanistan, its a real emotional roller coster. Highly recommended."

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Tears of the Giraffe (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency)

16. Tears of the Giraffe (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency) by Alexander McCall Smith

The list author says:
	"The 2nd book in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. A real feel good book."

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17. The Road Home by Rose Tremain

The list author says:
	"Entertaining and insightful story around the East European immigrant's experince in the UK. A really good, uncomplicated read."

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18. Engleby by Sebastian Faulks

The list author says:
	"A fascinating insight into a troubled mind, very clever, witty and thought provoking. This is exactly my kind of book. Highly recommended for literature lovers."

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19. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

The list author says:
	"An usual idea to have a book narated by "Death". Found it a bit long winded in places but overall an excellent, thought-provoking read."

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The Jane Austen Book Club

20. The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler

The list author says:
	"Started off as a fairly pleasant read but after a few chapters it just got boring and I had to give up on it. Big disappointment."

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Five Quarters Of The Orange

21. Five Quarters Of The Orange by Joanne Harris

The list author says:
	"I was enjoying this book but by the end I found it very frustrating as so many things unanswered and confusing. I feel annoyed at the author for wasting my time. I would not recommend this book."

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Toast: The Story of a Boy's Hunger

22. Toast: The Story of a Boy's Hunger by Nigel Slater

The list author says:
	"Loved this book. Easy to read, laugh out loud funny in places, heartbreaking in others. Highly recommended especially for those growing up in the 60s and 70s."

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The White Tiger

23. The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga

The list author says:
	"Superb. Fast paced, funny at times, tragic and just a great read about a country and its culture I previoulsy had very little idea about. Worthy Booker Prize Winner."

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24. The Road by Cormac McCarthy

The list author says:
	"A most unusual book which took me a while to get into, especially as the dialogue is so repetitive. It certainly is beauitful. haunting and unforgettable."

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25. The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson

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Prison Diary: Volume 2 - Purgatory

Another Woman

The Bulgari Connection

Unbeaten: The Story of My Brutal Childhood

The Promise Of Happiness

The Kite Runner

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	Madam Butterfly (London)

Last updated: 31/10/2009

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