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These are books that I have read and would gladly read over and over. In some cases I already have. You can never read too many fantastic books.


The Shining

The Shining

Stephen King

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One of the true classics of horror fiction, THE SHINING is regarded as one of Stephen King's...

     

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Snow Hunters

Snow Hunters

Paul Yoon

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In this elegant, haunting, and highly anticipated debut novel from 5 Under 35 National Book...


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Flowers for Algernon

Flowers for Algernon

Daniel Keyes

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The classic novel about a daring experiment in human intelligence Charlie Gordon, IQ 68, is a floor...

     

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The Hate u Give

The Hate u Give

Angie Thomas

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A powerful and brave YA novel about what prejudice looks like in the 21st century. Sixteen-year-old...


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Far from the Tree

Far from the Tree

Robin Benway

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Perfect for fans of NBC's "This Is Us," Robin Benway’s beautiful interweaving story of three very...


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This is all the books I have read in 2018. My goal is 85!


Dear Michael, love Dad.

Dear Michael, love Dad.

Iain Maitland

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Dear Lupin Letters, Laughter and all the things we leave unsaid... Dear Michael,  Moving...

The Arrival

The Arrival

Shaun Tan

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What drives so many to leave everything behind and journey alone to a mysterious country, a place...

The Language of Kindness: A Nurse's Story

The Language of Kindness: A Nurse's Story

Christie Watson

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A moving, lyrical, beautifully-written portrait of a nurse and the lives she has touched Christie...


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Her Body and Other Parties: Stories

Her Body and Other Parties: Stories

Carmen Maria Machado

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In Her Body and Other Parties, Carmen Maria Machado blithely demolishes the arbitrary borders...


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Poison Princess (The Arcana Chronicles, #1)

Kresley Cole

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Sixteen year old Evangeline"Evie" Greene leads a charmed life--until she begins experiencing...

     

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The Plague

The Plague

Albert Camus, Robin Buss and Tony Judt

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The Plague is Albert Camus's world-renowned fable of fear and courage The townspeople of Oran are in...

Thirteen

Thirteen

Steve Cavanagh

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THE SERIAL KILLER ISN'T ON TRIAL. HE'S ON THE JURY... **************** 'THIRTEEN is my...

New Boy

New Boy

Tracy Chevalier

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'O felt her presence behind him like a fire at his back.' Arriving at his fourth school in six...


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The Murder on the Links

The Murder on the Links

Agatha Christie

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On a French golf course, a millionaire is found stabbed in the back...An urgent cry for help brings...

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This year I have read 55 books, a total of over 15,500 pages! And what a year it’s been!


Closer Than You Think (The Cincinnati Series)

Closer Than You Think (The Cincinnati Series)

Karen Rose

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The First instalment in a series of four... Deacon Novak has returned home. The experienced FBI...

The Dead Girls' Dance (Morganville Vampires, #2)

The Dead Girls' Dance (Morganville Vampires, #2)

Rachel Caine

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Claire has her share of challenges. Like being a genius in a school that favors beauty over brains;...

The Vine Witch

The Vine Witch

Luanne G.Smith

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A young witch emerges from a curse to find her world upended in this gripping fantasy set in...

The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale

Margaret Atwood

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The Republic of Gilead offers Offred only one function: to breed. If she deviates, she will, like...

The Sinner (Rizzoli & Isles, #3)

The Sinner (Rizzoli & Isles, #3)

Tess Gerritsen

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Not even the icy temperatures of a typical New England winter can match the bone-chilling scene of...

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The Language of Kindness: A Nurse's Story

The Language of Kindness: A Nurse's Story

Christie Watson

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A moving, lyrical, beautifully-written portrait of a nurse and the lives she has touched Christie...


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In Stitches: The Highs and Lows of Life as an A&E Doctor

In Stitches: The Highs and Lows of Life as an A&E Doctor

Dr Nick Edwards

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The true story of an A&E doctor that became a huge word-of-mouth hit - now revised and updated. ...

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The Bone Garden

Tess Gerritsen

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When a human skull is dug up in a garden near Boston, Dr Maura Isles is called in to investigate....

Pucked Up (Pucked #2)

Pucked Up (Pucked #2)

Helena Hunting

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Miller “Buck” Butterson has been banging his way through life ever since a puck to the face...

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Ayoade on Ayoade

Ayoade on Ayoade

Richard Ayoade

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In this book Richard Ayoade - actor, writer, director, and amateur dentist - reflects on his...

The Mighty Book of Boosh

The Mighty Book of Boosh

Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding and Dave Brown

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Join Howard Moon, Vince Noir, Naboo, Bollo, Bob Fossil, Old Gregg, the Moon, and all your other...

Don't Wake Up: A Shocking and Compelling New Thriller That You Will Not be Able to Put Down!

Don't Wake Up: A Shocking and Compelling New Thriller That You Will Not be Able to Put Down!

Liz Lawler

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Alex Taylor wakes up tied to an operating table. The man who stands over her isn't a doctor. The...

Find Her

Find Her

Lisa Gardner

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AN ESCAPED KIDNAPPING VICTIM BECOMES AN AVENGER OF INNOCENTS. CAN SHE ESCAPE WHEN SHE'S TARGETED...

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

J.K. Rowling

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'Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out...

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

J.K. Rowling

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Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter...


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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

J.K. Rowling

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As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for...


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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

J.K. Rowling

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The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed...


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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

J.K. Rowling

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When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is...


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