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by Hanif, Mohammed

Book - 2008

A clever blend of fact and fiction (mostly the latter) surrounding the 1988 death in a plane crash of Pakistani dictator Zia ul-Haq. Was it mechanical failure? CIA? An old womans curse? Or our narrator, Ali Shigri? Read and decide for yourself. A clever blend of fact and fiction (mostly the latter) surrounding the 1988 death in a plane crash of Pakistani dictator Zia ul-Haq. Was it mechanical failure? CIA? An old womans curse? Or our narrator, Ali Shigri? Read and decide for yourself. Show less

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Martin Westley Takes A Walk

by Humphreys, Andrew

Book - 2010

After suffering amnesia after being knocked unconcious by a kite at a Sydney beach Martin Westley embarks on what is quite literally a journey of self-dis...Show more After suffering amnesia after being knocked unconcious by a kite at a Sydney beach Martin Westley embarks on what is quite literally a journey of self-discovery about himself and his family helped by a cowboy hat, an indian and a group calling itself "Friends of love and the earth". Show less

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I Do Not Come to You by Chance

by Nwaubani, Adaobi

Book - 2009

Young Nigerian Kingsley is an honest, idealistic and newly graduated chemical engineer, saving to marry the girl of his dreams with a seemingly bright fut...Show more Young Nigerian Kingsley is an honest, idealistic and newly graduated chemical engineer, saving to marry the girl of his dreams with a seemingly bright future ahead of him. But when a family tragedy strikes, it is up to him as opara or eldest son to rescue his family from the spectre of financial ruin. Can he do it without being sucked in to the dubious schemes of his uncle, the larger than life email scammer known as "Cash Daddy"? Show less

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The Double

by Saramago, Jose

Book - 2004

Saramago, winner of the nobel prize for literature weaves a strange & delightful tale of a teacher who while watching a film on video notices an actor...Show more Saramago, winner of the nobel prize for literature weaves a strange & delightful tale of a teacher who while watching a film on video notices an actor who appears to be his exact double. His efforts to track down his double and the unforeseen consequences when they finally meet, together with Saramago's unique writing style make for a read that is both thought provoking and thoroughly entertaining. Show less

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

by Haddon, Mark

Book - 2010

A book where the chapters are numbered by primes immediately qualifies as different. This book is a touching and amusing look at the world through the eye...Show more A book where the chapters are numbered by primes immediately qualifies as different. This book is a touching and amusing look at the world through the eyes of a young man with asberger's syndrome, which makes him brilliant with numbers and logic, but clueless when it comes to people. Show less

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

by Adams, Douglas

Book - 2009

A classic "different" book. Douglas Adams sci-fi farce (the first of a trilogy in five parts!) follows the odyssey of earthling Arthur Dent thro...Show more A classic "different" book. Douglas Adams sci-fi farce (the first of a trilogy in five parts!) follows the odyssey of earthling Arthur Dent through his absurdist adventures after his homeworld is demolished to make way for an intergalctic freeway. Show less

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John Dies at the End

by Wong, David

Book - 2010

Sort of like a horror version of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy mixed with a slacker comedy, mixed with something else entirely. It started out as a seri...Show more Sort of like a horror version of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy mixed with a slacker comedy, mixed with something else entirely. It started out as a series of posts on the internet and gained a cult following when people began to print it out and share it around. Hilarity and horror in unequal measure, read to find out just how John dies at the end. A word of caution though, some of the humour is not for the easily offended and some is quite juvenile. Show less

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The Adversary

by Walters, Michael

Book - 2007

Yes it is a crime/thriller novel. But it is set in Mongolia and you have never met a detective quite like the always dapper Nergui or a policeman quite li...Show more Yes it is a crime/thriller novel. But it is set in Mongolia and you have never met a detective quite like the always dapper Nergui or a policeman quite like Tunjin, the aging, balding, overweight, alcoholic and quite possibly corrupt member of the Serious crimes team. Show less

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An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England

A Novel

by Clarke, Brock

Book - 2007

Different doesn't always mean good, and that is certainly the case here. Different doesn't always mean good, and that is certainly the case here. Show less

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Masters of Deception

Escher, Dalí, & the Artists of Optical Illusion

by Seckel, Al

Book - 2004

If you want something really different, why not try non-fiction? This collection of work by artists who specialise in giving a whole new perspective to th...Show more If you want something really different, why not try non-fiction? This collection of work by artists who specialise in giving a whole new perspective to the world is utterly fantastic and will have something to delight and surprise everyone. One book where it is Ok to just look at the pictures! Show less

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