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In a previous post I ranked novels into a list called The Top Novels of All Time. I did this by referring to six different best-seller lists and averaging the score to determine each books placement on the list. Referring back to that list only, I thought it would be interesting to see what our readers think should be the ranking of the books on that list. So take the poll below and tell us which books would be in your top ten. Also... I know that many of you will have many books in your top 100 that aren't even on this list.  ...

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Many of you have favorite books in your top 100 that aren't on the The Best Books of All Time listing. After all, that list didn't include many of the modern books on it.  So here's your chance! What book do you think should be on the list? Share them in the comment section below.  Books that receive a lot of votes (via comments) will be added to a poll that includes the The Top Novels of All Time listing in the Ultimate Book Showdown.

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New York Times Advice Bestseller List Published May 1, 2009 for the week ending Apr. 25 Hardcover - Advice Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey with Denene Millner - Relationship tips from the comedian and host of the "Steve Harvey Morning Show." (13 weeks on the New-York Times Best-seller list) The Ultimate Depression and Survival Guide by Martin D. Weiss. Strategies for protecting your money in the worst of times. (2 weeks on the New-York Times Best-seller list) The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow. Thoughts on "seizing every moment" from Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon professor who ...

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New York Times Advice Bestseller List Published April 24 for the week ending Apr. 18 Hardcover -  Advice Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey with Denene Millner - Relationship tips from the comedian and host of the "Steve Harvey Morning Show." (12 weeks on the New-York Times Best-seller list) Master Your Metabolism by Jullian Michael with Mariska van Aalst. A plan for removing toxins and rebalancing hormones to lose weight, by a trainer and coach from "The Biggest Loser" on NBC.  (12 weeks on the New-York Times Best-seller list). The Carrot Principle, by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton.  How recognition ...

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Readers Choice Poll - Vote for your favorites by >> clicking here. Which Books Would You Like To See on This list? >>Click here to tell us. Some time ago I decided I wanted to read the top 100 novels of all time. I wanted to read those classics that stood the test of time.  I'd just heard a definition of a classic novel as a book that one can learns from, not a book for pure entertainment.  So while these books may not necessarily be great read, they may contain within them lessons we can learn from the character. Naturally opinions on ...

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