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Choosing your next book isn’t a choice to be made lighthandedly. After all, you’re about to invest a significant amount of time immersing yourself into a different reality, and that reality, preferably, should be one that you truly enjoy. While some books find you accidentally, almost like fate putting it into your hands; others might catch your eye with their fancifully designed cover (though you should never judge a book by its cover, of course). There are also a myriad of lists made by honorable experts on the reads that are of significant value - either literary ones or entertainment - and should cater to an avid reader’s needs. However, there’s one more proof that a book might be worthy of your efforts - a general consensus. How is it discerned? Well, quite easily, as the number of copies sold do speak for themselves. That’s why we’ve made a list entirely comprised of the best-selling books ever. 

Reading them, undoubtedly, would be the best way of getting to know them, but there’s another way to dig deeper into the world of books, and it’s by talking with an expert. This time, we had a couple of questions for a renowned book editor in the Lithuanian language, Audronė Kairienė, who has been working in this sphere for almost half a century. Since she knows most of these books by the heart through having edited their translations, Audronė’s answers will give you exciting intel on the world of bestsellers. Check out the interview below, and don’t forget to tell us which of these books you’ve enjoyed the most. 

#1

The Little Prince

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The Little Prince is a novella written by French aristocrat, writer, and military aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupery. It follows the story of a little prince who visits planets in space, where he meets various interesting strangers. Although it is perceived as a children’s book, the topics it discusses are more than relatable to adults, too - loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. The Little Prince also makes in-depth observations about life and human nature. Although it is completely graspable for kids, it has an even bigger impact on older readers. This book also holds a record for the most translated books ever published - you can find it in 301 languages and dialects.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We bought this for my son, I have read it to him countless times. Such a great story.

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The Lord Of The Rings

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The Lord Of The Rings is an epic high-fantasy novel by an English author and a scholar J.R.R.Tolkien. There’s probably no need to introduce this trilogy any further, as Tolkien’s work has made such a huge impact in the literary world and our culture. The Lord Of The Rings has also inspired numerous derivative works and adaptations for cinema, theater, and radio. The story itself is a very complex one, but it’s so very well written that you’ll be immersed in it from the very beginning. Besides being a thoroughly entertaining read, it also talks about the struggle between good and evil, death and immortality, fate and freedom, and so much more.

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A Tale Of Two Cities

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A Tale Of Two Cities is a historical novel written by Charles Dickens in 1859 and is set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. It tells the story of a French Doctor Manette, who, after being imprisoned in the Bastille for 18 years is released to live in London with his daughter Lucie, whom he had never met before. Besides being one of the best-selling novels of all time, A Tale Of Two Cities is also a thrilling read. Here, the protagonists are always risking their lives or are a step away from imprisonment, which makes it into a great adventure story as well as a great example of literary genius.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have heard the first chapter only, read aloud at the end of my first French class in high school :)

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First of all, we were desperately curious to know how one becomes an editor and what qualities are needed for the job, since reading books as a profession seems like a dream job to us! So this is what Audronė answered—“I don’t really have a definite answer to the first part of the question—it’s usually some coincidence or a chance that takes you on one or another path of life. You might’ve been planning to do something else entirely, but once the time comes, the alternatives are pretty limited… That’s the grim part of life.”

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“Mine seems to be the optimistic one: the unfathomable, indescribable, intoxicating ways of the Lithuanian language have had their grip on me since I was a schoolgirl. At the time, I worked on a project that I made up myself—I was secretly writing down how my father talked, his usage of language, and the phraseologies that he had for seemingly every minutia of life. It was beyond intriguing to me! Once I completed my project, I won a national contest with it, which granted me a summer in the most prestigious camp of the time.”

Dear readers, be sure to note that Audronė was attending school during the years of the Soviet occupation of Lithuania. To win a contest with a project based on the Lithuanian language was relatively unheard of at the time since national languages were basically non-existent. 

#4

Alice's Adventures In Wonderland

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do own this, and the sequel, in hardcover which I love, but I doubt I would read it again, I found it rambled on too much and wasn't really a fan.

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The Hobbit

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The Hobbit, or There And Back Again, is a children’s fantasy novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien - a predecessor to his much larger body of work The Lord Of The Rings. In The Hobbit, we get to meet our beloved crusader Bilbo Baggins who’s aimed at a treasure guarded by Smaug, the dragon. Although the story starts on a lighthearted note, it later demands significant personal growth from the hobbit as he nears the end of his quest. Interestingly enough, the warfare motifs in the book are based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s own experiences during World War I, while the fantasy aspects are heavily influenced by Germanic folklore and mythology.

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And Then There Were None

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And Then There Were None is a novel written by the queen of mystery herself, Agatha Christie, first published in 1939 (though with a bit different name that has since changed). There’s no way we are willing to spoil the fun of reading it by even mentioning the book’s plot, but since it’s Christie’s work, you know it’s going to be a tough and very entertaining mystery to unravel. Besides being a masterfully written book, And Then There Were None is the world’s best-selling mystery with over 100 million copies sold. Do you have one of them on your bookshelf?

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“The next leg of my journey seemed pretty clear—studies at a university. However, it has only supplied me with a basic knowledge of historical grammar (a fascinating way to learn about your language!), lexicology, grammar, syntax, stylistics, language culture… It’s a deep ocean of knowledge that’s so worthy of diving into, but in reality, it takes years upon years to master keeping yourself on its surface. A few lucky ones have the chance to work alongside a well-versed editor; that’s the fastest way to learn to swim by yourself.”

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“Language, any language, is an ever-changing matter, continuously shapeshifting and forming new outlooks for researchers; that’s exactly why, like any other professional, an editor should always be learning and deepening their knowledge.” And as for the needed qualities—“You have to have infallible patience as more often than not, you are spending your days with ‘disease-ridden’ texts. You have to be quite unbendable, and at the same time, flexible when dealing with the author’s ambitions. A vital part is to understand the text’s individuality and discern its value, even if at first sight it seems lacking. Nonetheless, if you enjoy what you are doing, these hardships aren’t that hard at all.”

#7

The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

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The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe is a children’s fantasy novel written by C.S. Lewis and published in 1950. It is the first book in the series called The Chronicles Of Narnia and the most known work of C.S. Lewis. Here we get to follow the adventures of four kids as they discover a secret portal to Narnia - a land of talking animals and mythical creatures - and find themselves in a position to save the land from the evil White Witch. It’s thrilling, and it’s gripping, and that has secured The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe plenty of films, audio, and theater adaptations. Also, undying popularity.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I disagree. This book spends the whole time talking about the Great War, and then all it says about it was "There was a war and the witch is dead" ugh it's such a frustrating book

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Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone

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Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone is a fantasy novel written by J.K. Rowling and first published in 1997. The book was the debut of Rowling as a writer, but due to its tremendous success, the Harry Potter series expanded to seven books over time. This first book introduces us to the series’ main characters - Harry, Ron, and Hermione - and lends a thorough explanation of the Wizarding World we’re about to get completely immersed in. However, a massive horde of fans wasn’t the only thing that Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone garnered as some religious groups condemned it to be witchcraft propaganda, with few countries abolishing the books completely.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Got it, but not sure if I will keep it, after the first read it doesn't feel so groundbreaking.

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Dream Of The Red Chamber

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Dream Of The Red Chamber or The Story Of The Stone is a classical Chinese novel written by Cao Xueqin sometime in the middle of the 18th century. And there’s nothing simple about this book - neither the story of its conception, nor the plot, the topics, nor the characters. It is such a complex and in-depth view into the 18th-century lifestyles, aesthetics, world view, and social relations that it has spawned a branch of literary studies dedicated to the novel called ‘Redology.’ Although it shows the lives of two aristocratic and wealthy branches of the Jia clan in a very realistic and naturalistic way, it also talks about much deeper things such as religious and philosophical questions.

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Since Audronė has read an incomprehensible amount of books, we wanted to know her opinion on these bestsellers and what makes them so. This is what she had to share: “If we’re not talking about the Bible, Madame Bovary, or Crime And Punishment, but rather about ‘the beauties of the day,’ then I have to admit this—I’m not really charmed by bestsellers and rather suspicious about them. It’s most often that books become bestsellers not because of their high value or depth of thoughts, but because they cater to the taste of the masses, resonating with their need of the time—it could be a historical story, a romance, or even a book heavily peppered with eroticism… I think that it isn’t a mammoth task for a talented writer to cook up a bestseller—all you have to do is find out what’s the hottest social (not cultural) topic governing the masses, and then think of a comprehensible structure to be filled with a crafty mish-mash catering to the audience’s needs. However, I have to say that I see a significant change in readers; it seems that more and more truly valuable books reach the top positions, not some one-day hits to be forgotten tomorrow, especially various translations of foreign authors.”

#10

She: A History Of Adventure

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She: A History Of Adventure is a novel by H. Rider Haggard, published in 1887. The story in this follows one Horace Holly and his ward Leo Vincey’s journey to a lost kingdom in Africa. There, the duo encounter a primitive nation and their all-ruling queen Ayesha. The author’s vivid imagination, first-hand experience of living in Africa, and thrilling adventures of the protagonists made this book an instant hit among Victorian reader audiences. In fact, this book was so extraordinarily popular that it has never gone out of print to this day. Besides being a vital part of romance style revival, She: A History Of Adventure is also a historical piece showing us the world view of the Victorians and demonstrates an excellent example of Imperialist literature.

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The Adventures Of Pinocchio

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The Adventures Of Pinocchio or just Pinocchio is a novel for children written by Carlo Collodi, first published as a single book in 1883. The Adventures Of Pinocchio is a story about an animated puppet, his ‘father,’ a poor woodworker, boys turning into donkeys, and a myriad of other fairytale devices. Such as a growing nose with each lie and a tuna fish that’s as ‘large as a two-year-old horse.’ This didactic story is a universal metaphor for the human condition that has had a great impact on our culture. Besides constantly taking its place among the best-selling kids’ books since the day it was published, Pinocchio has also been adapted into movies, theatrical performances, and various radio plays.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have only read excerpts of this, when I taught reading comprehension to Grade 3 & 4s. Not sure would go out of my way to buy a copy.

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The Catcher In The Rye

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The Catcher In The Rye is a novel written by J. D. Sallinger and published as a full book in 1951. Although The Catcher In The Rye was intended for adults, it proved to be massively successful among adolescent readers. The younger audiences resonated with the main topics of the book deeply - it talks about angst, alienation, and critiques social superficiality. The topics are forever in the minds of teenagers, no matter the decade or the generation. The novel’s protagonist, Holden Caulfield, has even become a literary and real-life icon of teenage rebellion. About one million copies of The Catcher In The Rye are still sold as of today, making it one of the best-selling books ever.

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Every job has its profession-related ills, so we wanted to know what those are if you’re an editor. After all, we all read books mostly for pleasure, but what if it’s your job? “Probably the most unpleasant ‘ill’ is that you cannot just simply read any book (not even a cookbook, or instructions to assemble IKEA furniture)—you are constantly editing everything that you read, especially so if the language used is flawed in some way.”

“There’s also another ‘disease’ that I’m constantly battling with—once I take up a new book, I get absorbed in it from the moment I wake up to the moment it’s time to put it down. Unsolved problems, unfinished edits, and doubts seem to creep up on you at the most unexpected time… So, the time for reading a book ‘for pleasure’ is a limited one - only when you are taking a break from the one that you’re working on.” 

#13

Anne Of Green Gables

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Anne Of Green Gables is a novel written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and first published in 1908. The book recounts the adventures of an 11-year-old Anne Shirley, an orphan girl who’s mistakenly sent to a middle-aged pair that had originally intended to adopt a boy. Now, Anne is the only helper on their farm, and that’s just the beginning of her story. The story further tells us of Anne’s trials and tribulations with her new parents, at school, and within the town. A real classic among children’s books, Anne Of Green Gables has since been adapted into several TV series, films, musicals, and plays.

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Charlotte's Web

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Charlotte’s Web is a children’s book by E. B. White, published in 1952. The novel tells us a story of a livestock pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider called Charlotte. Once the danger of slaughter arises for Wilbur, Charlotte writes various messages to the farmer, encouraging him to let Wilbur live. As a good children’s novel should be, not everything is rosy in this story, but a happy ending nevertheless awaits. Charlotte’s Web talks about such touchy subjects as death, change, and innocence, doing a very good job with introducing these concepts to kids. The book got its fair share of film, theater, and stage adaptations - just as it should.

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Heidi's Years Of Wandering And Learning

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Heidi’s Years Of Wandering And Learning is a children’s fiction book written by Johanna Spyri and first published in 1881 in Switzerland. It tells about the events in the life of a five-year-old girl who’s living under her paternal grandfather’s care somewhere in the Swiss Alps. Johanna Spyri’s writing style shows her love for children and childhood in a very tangible way, so much so that the love seeps from the pages, unknowingly infecting you too. Heidi’s Years Of Wandering And Learning isn’t the only book by this author as there are five sequels following Heidi’s growth and her changing worldview. And although the book is sometimes criticized because of its religious conservatism, it nevertheless is one of the most-sold books worldwide. Even after more than a hundred years since its release!

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Naturally, we were very curious about what Audronė would choose as her book to take to an uninhabited island with her, and the answer, well… wasn’t exactly a surprise—“Undoubtedly, the Bible. If I could, I’d also take a volume of poetry with me, most likely one that’s written by Marina Tsvetaeva.”

So that’s it, folks! We thank Audronė Kairienė for so kindly sharing her insights with us and shedding light on the work of an editor. Hopefully, you’ve learned something new; we sure did!

#16

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows

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Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows is a fantasy novel written by J. K. Rowling, published in 2007. It is the final book in the Harry Potter series, concluding in an epic fight between Harry and Lord Voldemort. The Deathly Hallows became the best-selling book of all the Harry Potter series and the proud holder of a Guinness Record for most novels sold within 24 hours of release - almost 11 million in all! Deathly Hallows, same as the books before it, also got a movie adaptation; although, this time, it was released in two parts.

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The Da Vinci Code

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The Da Vinci Code is a 2003 mystery-thriller novel written by Dan Brown. This worldwide bestseller tells the story of a ‘symbologist’ Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveau as they get more and more involved in a battle between the Priory of Sion and Opus Dei. The main cause for their disagreement is whether there’s a possibility that Mary Magdalene and Jesus Christ had a baby together. Though the book, despite having derived ideas from previous works of other authors, is a work of fiction, it nonetheless was denounced by several Catholic denominations as an attack on the Church. Interested? Give this thriller a chance; it is one heck of an entertaining read.

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The Alchemist

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The Alchemist is a novel written by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho that was first published in 1988. It’s an allegorical story following a young Andalusian shepherd’s journey to the Egyptian pyramids after having a recurring dream of treasures hidden there. Ultimately, it is a story about the road to yourself, and all the adventures and misfortunes that he endures reflects on the human condition. It also has been cited as one of the most noteworthy self-help books, which is rather unusual for a novel. Written in Portuguese, this book soon got translations into plenty of languages, thus spurring its fate to become a worldwide bestseller.

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Worthless in my opinion. The first book by him that I read, and the last.

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The Name Of The Rose

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The Name Of The Rose is a debut novel of Italian author Umberto Eco, published in 1980. It’s a historical murder mystery set in Medieval Italy and an intellectual mystery combining semiotics in fiction, religion, medieval studies, and literary theory. And, although it all seems very heavy-loaded, Umberto Eco delivers in such a way that it is easily readable by any kind of literary enthusiast. The book’s title, which seemingly has nothing to do with the story’s narrative at all, also gained a substantial amount of attention. And, citing the words of Eco, he just wanted to find a very neutral name. Mystery solved!

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Black Beauty

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Black Beauty is a novel written in 1877 by Anna Sewell. Although we know this book as a children’s classic, it was originally intended for adults to teach them respectful behavior towards animals. It is, indeed, a story that comes straight out of the horse’s mouth and right into our hearts, telling us the story of Black Beauty - from his carefree foalhood to his elderly age. Immediately after publishing, the book became a bestseller - just a few months before the author’s death. Besides being an iconic kid’s book, it is also known to be the first-ever fictional animal autobiography.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Followed by Margaret Saunders in 1893, with her book Beautiful Joe. Because it also educated the public about animal cruelty, its influence led to the creation of the ASPCA and laws that established animal abuse as a crime.

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The Common Sense Book Of Baby And Child Care

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The Common Sense Book Of Baby And Child Care is a book published in 1946 written by an American pediatrician Benjamin Spock. This manual was revolutionary material for the post-World War II generations, as never before had anyone told parents to trust themselves and their instincts. Before Spock’s book, child-rearing was all about strict schedules and religiously holding to preset and presumed milestones, which, as we now know, varies from child to child greatly. Also, Spock was the first pediatrician to put how tiring raising kids truly is in the written word. Probably because of that, his warm tone, and great advice, this book became one of the bestsellers of the 20th century.

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The Tale Of Peter Rabbit

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The Tale Of Peter Rabbit is a 1901 children’s book by Beatrix Potter. It follows a mischievous and disobedient young rabbit by the name of Peter and his foolish adventures in Mister McGregor’s garden. Now Peter Rabbit has various merchandise pieces - from dishes to videos - but it was Potter herself who patented the first Peter Rabbit doll and board game. A quite unusual treat in the year 1903, proving Potter to be a savvy businesswoman. The Tale Of Peter Rabbit is an absolute classic in children’s literature and one of the best-selling books ever.

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Yes! We went to Hill Top a few years ago when we spent a few days in the Lake District.

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Jonathan Livingston Seagull

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Jonathan Livingston Seagull was written by Richard Bach and first published as a book in 1970. The story follows a seagull Jonathan, who’s bored to death with the daily squabble for food, and, instead, wishes to learn flying. He’s soon made into an outcast by his flock, but Jonathan’s improving skills make it all worthy. And though the protagonist is a bird, the story itself is a fable talking to the reader about meaningless materialism, conformity, and limitations of life; a homily to self-perfection. 

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The Hite Report

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The Hite Report: A Nationwide Study Of Female Sexuality was written in 1976 by sex educator and feminist Shere Hite. Although Hite wasn’t a pioneer in the topic of sexuality - those were Masters, Johnson, and Kinsey - her works were by far the most concentrated. Her 1976 book was based on a 3,000-woman study, to which she mailed a questionnaire and based her report on their answers. So, it’s not fiction or an embellished story but a truthful study revealing the depths of female sexuality to the masses.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not fiction because questionnaires were filled out, surely you jest!

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War And Peace

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War And Peace is regarded as the finest literary accomplishment of the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. War And Peace was first published as a book, with all its 1,225 pages, in 1869. Before that, the material was released serially. It’s a work that’s thick with examinations on human nature while also searching for answers to philosophical questions. Besides that, War And Peace paints a thorough picture of Russians as a nationality, and of their life in the early 19th century.

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Also known as Leo's Toy Store by Warren Peace (if anyone has seen The Peanuts Movie)

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Steps To Christ

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Steps To Christ is a book written by Ellen G. White, a pioneer and a prophetess of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, first published in 1892. Steps to Christ has since been translated into about 150 languages worldwide and is perhaps the most popular book by this author. Steps To Christ is considered a definition of the Seventh-Day Adventists’ beliefs and touches on the topics of repentance, confession, faith, acceptance, growing into Christ, and prayer. In short, by reading this book, you might come to know Jesus Christ at a personal level.

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A Message To Garcia

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A Message To Garcia is an essay by Elbert Hubbard, written in 1899. It shares valuable lessons on individual initiative and conscientiousness in work. The first time this essay was printed, it was in the filler-form for The Philistine magazine, but the message to lazy workers struck a chord with many corporate executives. Soon, the essay was printed in millions and given to the workers of many businesses as inspirational material. Now, you can readily find the text on the Internet or watch movie adaptations instead.

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How The Steel Was Tempered

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How The Steel Was Tempered or The Making Of A Hero is a socialist-realist novel by Nikolai Ostrovsky, published as a book in 1936. With 36.4 million copies sold, this book is a solid contender in our best-selling books list. It follows the story of one Pavel Korchagin, including his fight in World War I and the aftermath of his battles. While healing his wounds, both physical and psychological, he becomes as strong as steel; a hero. His story was adapted into several Soviet Union-made movies, to be used as propaganda material.

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You Can Heal Your Life

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You Can Heal Your Life is a self-help and new thought book written by Louise L. Hay and published in 1984. A couple of decades later, with more than 36 million copies sold, and translations into 30 languages, the book became the best-selling non-fiction book to this day. You Can Heal Your Life coaches the reader on taking their lives into their own hands, doing so with practical examples and advice. The book is sometimes criticized for its lack of medical basis but has nonetheless helped plenty of people in regaining control and turning over a fresh new page in their lives.

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Angels & Demons

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Angels & Demons is another bestseller by Dan Brown, published in 2000. This is the first time we are introduced to the character of Robert Langdon, who later is the protagonist of an even bigger bestseller, The Da Vinci Code. Angels & Demons shares many stylistic points of its sequels, such as conspiracies, the Catholic church, and a single-day time frame of the story. Notably, this book is full of inaccuracies of Rome’s locations, Italian language usage, and even theses by fictional scientists, but it is a fiction book and a best-selling one at that.

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The Diary Of A Young Girl

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This book makes you proud, sad and makes you hope it never happens again!!!!!

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To Kill A Mockingbird

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my favourites! So glad we studied it at school. I have the one that was her original manuscript, Go Set a Watchman, but haven't read it yet. I don't expect it to be as good, otherwise it would have been accepted by a publisher as opposed to this.

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The Outsiders

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great book. Great movie. You can even tour the Curtis brothers' home in Tulsa -- its been turned into a museum.

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Dune

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Protip: Only read the first two books. They are great but take an absolute nosedive starting with the third one. For some reason Herbert can't stick to the rules of his world he set up himself - and then his son ruins it all.

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The Wind In The Willows

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Believe me my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats

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Things Fall Apart

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adore this novel. Read it in high school English, was absolutely blown away. Very much a must read.

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One Hundred Years Of Solitude

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I need to pick this one up. I keep hearing about it and have been meaning to read it forever.

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The Poky Little Puppy

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Stephanie Did It
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Little Golden Books were a reading staple of my childhood. Scuffy the Tugboat, so many others. My favorite was The Four Puppies which taught me about the 4 seasons of the year.

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Sophie's World

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Paola Martz
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A really helping and motivating book for someone who's starting its journey on the vast world of knowledge

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The Women's Room

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read this book decades ago and liked it. It may seen dated to younger women.

#65

Guess How Much I Love You

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How To Win Friends And Influence People

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have absolutely no interest in even trying to read this. The title says it all.

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Perfume

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Excellent, excellent book!! Very atmospheric and evocative - read it in high school. Also, the movie is surprisingly a well-done adaptation.

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Tuesdays With Morrie

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I might have to check this one out. I've read a couple of Mitch Albom books and really enjoyed them.

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Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way To Deal With Change In Your Work And In Your Life

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was a mandatory seminar in so many workplaces, including mine. Didn't impress me.

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What To Expect When You're Expecting

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The Shadow Of The Wind

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A good book, but don't make the mistake of reading one of the pre- or sequels. It will deeply tarnish your experience. "The Angel's Game" is especially bad.

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The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity

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Wild Swans

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have this and loved it, even though it is a long read (effectively three books in one). I think I was about 17 when I read it and it led me to read some other stories from the same region, such as Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah. It seems to be one of the most commonly donated books to op shops though, maybe because it is so long no one wants to read it twice!

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Think And Grow Rich

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The Revolt Of Mamie Stover

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The Late, Great Planet Earth

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Yu Dan's Gain From The Analects

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Knowledge-Value Revolution

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Current Economic Problems In China

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What Color Is Your Parachute?

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Lolita

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't ever remember if I have read the book or only seen the movie but either way it was gross and the narrator waffled on a lot.

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The Eagle Has Landed

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The Celestine Prophecy

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F. H.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come on now. That's a book that had its time, but is completely unreadable today. It just seems like New Age-antiscience cult propaganda nowadays.

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God's Little Acre

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In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do?

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