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Can you recommend me just one

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ivykaty44 · 28/02/2011 20:55

and only one book to read - please, thank you Grin

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MadreInglese · 28/02/2011 20:57

I am Legend - Richard Matheson

The Red Tent - Anita Diamant

(oops sorry that's two Grin)

Ooopsadaisy · 28/02/2011 20:59

The Grapes of Wrath - John Steinbeck.

MabelStark · 28/02/2011 21:03

Mr Starlight by Laurie Graham. Made me laugh, made me cry. Bought for 3 friends as gifts and they all loved it too. Light-hearted and easy to read but touching nevertheless. Something more literary? Brooklyn Follies by Paul Auster, finished it 12 months ago - still thinking about it now...

FellatioNelson · 28/02/2011 22:10

Three men in a boat by Jerome K Jerome. You will laugh. Alot. Grin

Swarski · 28/02/2011 22:15

To Kill a mocking bird
or 'One day'

BelligerentGhoul · 01/03/2011 18:27

Persuasion

wendihouse22 · 03/03/2011 14:05

Redemption - Kay Langdale.

The Crimson Petal and The White - Michel Faber. My all time favourite. Have re-read recently.

pointythings · 03/03/2011 22:20

Pavane by Keith Roberts.

comewhinewithme · 06/03/2011 18:36

The Passage -it's one of those books you to talk to people after you finish it.

MyMamaToldMe · 06/03/2011 18:44

Ditto The Passage and The Crimson Petal and The White - very good reads!

comewhinewithme · 06/03/2011 18:46

You want to talk to people about

TaudrieTattoo · 06/03/2011 18:47

Great Expectations.

generalhaig · 06/03/2011 23:41

A Fine Balance - Rohinton Mistry

terribly sad, but funny too, beautifully written, but makes you feel thoroughly depressed at times

wendihouse22 · 07/03/2011 09:19

MyMamaToldMe..... Yay! Have been recommending The Crimson Petal and the White on here but..... never heard that anyone else's read it!

JulesL59 · 07/03/2011 09:31

Another vote for Rohinton Mistry's A Fine Balance :)

ItsMeYourCathy · 09/03/2011 14:35

MabelStark

You are the only other person I have ever come across thats read Mr Starlight. I LOVED that book! Have been inspired to go and look for my copy but I think I gave it away.... Sad

iwastooearlytobeayummymummy · 09/03/2011 23:06

A Fine Balance here too! but be warned it is not a happy read rather it is an account of humanity, good and bad.

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Niecie · 14/03/2011 21:49

One Day - damn good story.

FellatioNelson · 14/03/2011 21:56

Oh I love that book. I've lent it to three people as well and they all love it.

wendihouse22 · 15/03/2011 09:19

Crimson Petal and the White....an all time favourite of mine. Better get it read quickly though, as there's a BBC dramatisation coming soon to the telly.

MyMamaToldMe · 15/03/2011 12:17

Oooh that's exciting to know Wendi! I loved the book - it was alomost impossible to put down. I also read it years ago, might have to get it out and read again.

strandednomore · 16/03/2011 12:41

Scoop - Evelyn Waugh. Hilarious!

Hullygully · 16/03/2011 13:59

The Vivisector - Patrick White

Linleyblue · 16/03/2011 14:34

Recently read The Other Hand by Chris Cleave. Gripping, hilarious, shocking,thought provoking. What more could you ask of a novel?