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High Fidelity by Nick Hornby

'My desert-island, all-time, top five most memorable split-ups, in chronological order' – Rob has a record shop, a girlfriend and a passion for lists. Since the first two are not going too well, his list-making is a toe-curlingly funny way of bringing order to his life, now that youthful enthusiasms are suddenly meeting mid-life crisis head on.

I have not bummed across America
with only a dollar to spare, one pair
of busted Levi's and a bowie knife.
I have lived with thieves in Manchester.

Simon Armitage, Zoom

Packed with chaotic characters, heartfelt stories and a slick of urban myth, Zoom! was the first book by this poet loved for his straight-talking. Clever, subtle writing has never sounded to easy.

Zoom! by Simon Armitage

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Pairings & synopses

	High Fidelity | Zoom!
	The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency | The Good Neighbour
	The Family Way | Newborn
	The Algebraist | Spirit Machines
	The God Of Small Things | Postcards From God
	The Night Watch | The Book Of Blood
	Fleshmarket Close | Dead Redhead
	Bridget Jones's Diary | Leaving And Leaving You
	Quite Ugly One Morning | Bad Shaman Blues
	The Shipping News | The Tree House
	Shadow Of The Wind | The Eyes
	Back When We Were Grownups | Granny Scarecrow