Best Books I've read in Recent Years

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The list author says: "These are books I would recommend to my friends. I did NOT summarize, you can read the book's page. I just gave a very loose rating: good, loved it, and favorite.
Not all are ones I would have chosen if not for the book club. And I am reading more thrillers/mysteries since the Dragon Tattoo phase. I didn't even list Stieg Larsson since I think most people have already gotten to them."
The Darling: A Novel
1.  The Darling: A Novel by Russell Banks
The list author says:
  "One of my favorites. My parents were in Liberia and I liked the historical overview of the country in her personal narrative. Great novel. I read it twice."
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The Passage: A Novel
2.  The Passage: A Novel by Justin Cronin
The list author says:
  "My favorite book I read this year. Can't wait for the next one."
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Never Let Me Go (Movie Tie-In Edition) (Vintage International)
3.  Never Let Me Go (Movie Tie-In Edition) (Vintage International) by Kazuo Ishiguro
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  "One of my favorites. Read it twice."
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The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel
4.  The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel by Diane Setterfield
The list author says:
  "One of my favorites. I'd like to find another one that held me like this fun mystery."
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
5.  The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
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  "I loved this book and the legal questions it raises."
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State of Wonder
6.  State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
The list author says:
  "Good adventure and moral questions."
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The Patron Saint of Liars
7.  The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett
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  "Unwed mothers at a home and the lives they lead."
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Dark Places: A Novel
8.  Dark Places: A Novel by Gillian Flynn
The list author says:
  "Mystery involving her family's death and her brother's guilt."
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Her Fearful Symmetry: A Novel
9.  Her Fearful Symmetry: A Novel by Audrey Niffenegger
The list author says:
  "Ghost story from the view of the ghost."
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Bloodroot (Vintage Contemporaries)
10.  Bloodroot (Vintage Contemporaries) by Amy Greene
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  "I loved this one for it's feel."
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Await Your Reply: A Novel (Random House Reader's Circle)
11.  Await Your Reply: A Novel (Random House Reader's Circle) by Dan Chaon
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  "Different stories that intersect in unpredictable ways."
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The Year of the Flood
12.  The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood
The list author says:
  "If you liked Oryx and Crake but didn't amaze me the way that one did."
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What the Dead Know: A Novel
13.  What the Dead Know: A Novel by Laura Lippman
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  "Is she or isn't she the missing girl? Fun but sad mystery."
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Olive Kitteridge
14.  Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
The list author says:
  "Short stories that feel like a novel."
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The Observations
15.  The Observations by Jane Harris
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  "Good commentary on class."
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In the Woods
16.  In the Woods by Tana French
The list author says:
  "Good crime/mystery with solid characters."
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Before I Go to Sleep: A Novel
17.  Before I Go to Sleep: A Novel by S. J. Watson
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  "Fun beach read."
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House Rules: A Novel
18.  House Rules: A Novel by Jodi Picoult
The list author says:
  "Don't know where I got this book, but read it and enjoyed the mystery."
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The Help
19.  The Help by Kathryn Stockett
The list author says:
  "Most have already read it, but if you haven't yet - you need to before the movie. REALLY good as AUDIO book because of the voices and actors."
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Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq's Green Zone [DECKLE EDGE] (Hardcover)
20.  Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq's Green Zone [DECKLE EDGE] (Hardcover) by Rajiv Chandrasekaran (Author)
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  "Found myself reading aloud passages to my husband. SNAFU indeed!"
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Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith
21.  Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
The list author says:
  "Our book club goes through phases. We read a few books about Mormons. This was the best one."
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The 19th Wife: A Novel
22.  The 19th Wife: A Novel by David Ebershoff
The list author says:
  "Good, not great. Historical storyline better than the modern one. Already a cheesy lifetime movie."
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Red Water: A Novel
23.  Red Water: A Novel by Judith Freeman
The list author says:
  "Loved it. Fictional account of those related to the Mountain Meadows Massacre."
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Never Let Me Go forum
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Last updated: 7/26/11
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