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World Book Night is a national celebration of reading and books which takes place on 23 April every year. Books are given out across the UK with a focus on reaching those who don’t read regularly within communities. Tell us which books you'll be giving to new readers on World Book Night!
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235 books · 131 voters · list created November 29th, 2016 by World Book Night (votes) .
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World Book Night 8 books
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Karen 431 books
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message 1: by Rowena (new)

Rowena Hoseason The Stoner Stories
These are accessible but intelligent action-adventure crime-thriller short stories. Perfect for adults readers who don't have time or inclination to devote days to a single book. The six stand-alone stories can be read individually, and link up to make an overall story arc. So the reader can dip in and out and enjoy them in bite-size episodes.
The Stoner Stories by Frank Westworth
The author is a professional journalist and editor, so his use of English is creative and inventive. There's an unusual level of depth to these stories - as much going on underneath the surface as in the superficial plot.
Ideal for encouraging any thriller enthusiast to read more...


BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) How come there are so many more books on this 'World Book Night 2017' Listopia than on other World Book Night lists (with a year mentioned)?


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