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Read mor… on the edge

Take a bold step with these gripping reads chosen by other site users. To suggest a book that took you to the edge of your seat – or your boundaries – click here.

The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak

The Book Thief

By Marcus Zusak

An excellent read, keeps you interested in what's happening next throughout the book.

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The Crazed by Jin Ha

The Crazed

By Jin Ha

Professor Yang is recovering from a stroke and begins to denounce family, colleagues and the system. Crazed ramblings or the truth? Either way, no-one is safe in post-Tiananmen China. A beautifully written portrait of modern China for anyone who’s always wanted to go.

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Yacoubian Building by Alaa Al Aswany

Yacoubian Building

By Alaa Al Aswany

A book set in 1991 Cairo before first Gulf War.It revolves around the various characters who live in the Yacoubian building.The characters are brilliantly portrayed amid the corruption of Cairo life.At the same time it is funny and very well written

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Beyond the comfort zone

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