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The Caine Mutiny: A NovelThe Caine Mutiny: A Novel by Herman Wouk
Buy new: $10.87 / Used from: $0.17
An engrossing story, especially for anyone who has ever served at sea.
Peace Like a RiverPeace Like a River by Leif Enger
Buy new: $16.32 / Used from: $0.01
Beautiful writing, interesting story.
Anna Karenina (Modern Library Classics)Anna Karenina (Modern Library Classics) by Leo Tolstoy
Buy new: $9.31 / Used from: $0.24
Might be long, but it's hard to put down.
David Copperfield (Modern Library Classics)David Copperfield (Modern Library Classics) by Charles Dickens
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $1.30
Dickens was a master storyteller and this was his favorite book. Mine too.
Bridge to TerabithiaBridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.01
One of my all-time favorite books.
Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (Giant Little Golden Book)Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (Giant Little Golden Book) by Richard Scarry
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $2.62
A fabulous book for a toddler ... and grown-ups.
ScoopScoop by Evelyn Waugh
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $2.42
Waugh is just hilarious -- this one is particularly good.
Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, Ninth EditionBetty Crocker's Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, Ninth Edition by Betty Crocker Editors
Buy used from: $0.78
It's not fancy, but if you only have one cookbook, this should be it.
Little House on the PrairieLittle House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $0.01
I'm sure this book has caused many young people to fall in love with reading.