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A list of some of the most amazing books ever-written. Reading these books will truly inspire you and change the way you look at things.

It goes without saying that selecting/making a list is not easy. From time to time there are books that make a profound impact, yet at the end of the day, it is just about momentary fixation but the larger scope of timelessness and its power to influence lives through different stages.

It is also about readability, widespread acceptance and lasting impression. The list will grow and change with time but they are books one must read during one's lifetime.
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message 1: by Tiffany (new)

Tiffany How are the first 14 books by the same author?


message 2: by BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) (last edited Dec 19, 2016 05:32AM) (new)

BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) Tiffany wrote: "How are the first 14 books by the same author?"

Spam/Circle voting... :-( Such a pity nothing can be done about it. Pitiful though, when a Listopia is seen as a way to promote a book.


message 3: by Sarah (new)

Sarah Fournier There is this book i came across and It’s not just about people. The End of the Storm by Michael Laor makes the environment matter too. i would recommend it to anyone who wants a perfect story


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