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Whether youre shopping for a 1yearold or a teen, we have some suggestions on the best stories of our time. May 08, 2002 take a look at a list of the top 100 books of all time, nominated by writers from around the world, from things fall apart to mrs dalloway, and from pride and prejudice to don quixote. On may 22, pbs launches the great american read series, inviting americans to vote for their favorite book or books from the list of 100. We wanted the list to cover all stages of a life which is why youll find childrens books in here, and we didnt want the list to.
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