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1. 
   Zodiac by Neal Stephenson

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   Conorpants says, "The book is fairly thin and looks pretty silly, but it's really good. The main character is a "professional asshole" who abuses large chemical companies."

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   The Diamond Age: Or, a Young Lady's Illustrated Primer (Bantam Spectra Book) by Neal Stephenson

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   armleg says, "Not as fun as Snow Crash, but a better story."

   rubyyot says, "I can second this being a great book. As for light-weight, this wouldn't be it. The only light-weight Neal Stephenson book I've read is Zodiac."

   Keri W. says, "This is a great book, but it changed my life and my career."
   
   
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   Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle

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   southernbohemian says, "Intelligent, great writing, but not overly heavy (as it is told from a ten-year-old's perspective)"

   Kukumba thinks you would like this item.
   
   
4. 
   The Confessions of Max Tivoli: A Novel by Andrew Sean Greer

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   superstition says, "The first 20-30 pages are slow, but it's worth it. Good without being heavy."
   
   
5. 
   The Namesake: A Novel by Jhumpa Lahiri

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   myzooanimal says, "Really Good."

   hannahgrace26 says, "so good! just read before watching the movie -- it's much better!"
   
   
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   Don Quixote, U.S.A by Richard Powell

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   Lindsay thinks you would like this item.
   
   
7. 
   The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom by Slavomir Rawicz

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   wndrlstgrl thinks you would like this item.
   
   
8. 
   The Ethical Assassin: A Novel by David Liss

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   Rise_Above says, "amusing, But hopefully will make you think a bit as well. There's a lot of interesting societal criticism."
   
   
9. 
   Volver by Pedro Almodóvar

   note: Book club movie
   
   
10. 
    Feed by M.T. Anderson

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    PaintedCave says, "Outstanding book! A friend of mine made me read it last year, and I suggest it to everyone. It is classified as a Young Adult, a category bursting with hidden treasures."
    
    
11. 
    Reasons to Live: Stories by by Amy Hempel

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    superstition says, "Also try At the Gates of the Animal Kingdom, if you can manage to find a copy."
    
    
12. 
    Bel Canto (P.S.) by Ann Patchett

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    kimberley d thinks you would like this item.
    
    
13. 
    Dionysus Logged Out by James David King

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    PaintedCave says, ""A Seperate Peace" for the information age. Excellent book."
    
    
14. 
    Therese Raquin (Penguin Classics) by Ãmile Zola

    note: book club Mar07
    
    
15. 
    The Unearthing by Steve Karmazenuk

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    K_Space says, "So, ignore that I'm the author. I really think you'll like this book: It certainly matches your criteria: a thought-provoking page turner that won't change your life but will leave you richer for the reading...it's a character study on humanity; how ordinary men and women, our political leaders and our religious leaders deal with the discovery of a massive alien artifact in the New Mexico desert. Have a look and enjoy. Order through my website and you'll save a bunch off Amazon."