1997 Books

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)
by (shelved 100 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.47 — 11,530,182 ratings — published 1997
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The Partner The Partner (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.98 — 135,437 ratings — published 1997
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The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, #2) The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, #2)
by (shelved 29 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.15 — 462,547 ratings — published 1997
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The God of Small Things The God of Small Things (Paperback)
by (shelved 28 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.96 — 329,670 ratings — published 1997
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Memoirs of a Geisha Memoirs of a Geisha (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 27 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.16 — 2,120,432 ratings — published 1997
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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster (Paperback)
by (shelved 26 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.26 — 574,892 ratings — published 1997
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Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson (Paperback)
by (shelved 25 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,220,689 ratings — published 1997
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Angela's Ashes (Frank McCourt, #1) Angela's Ashes (Frank McCourt, #1)
by (shelved 22 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.15 — 661,237 ratings — published 1996
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Cold Mountain Cold Mountain (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.89 — 250,797 ratings — published 1997
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The Deep End of the Ocean (Cappadora Family, #1) The Deep End of the Ocean (Cappadora Family, #1)
by (shelved 21 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.87 — 121,870 ratings — published 1996
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The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.12 — 119,547 ratings — published 1997
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Pretend You Don't See Her Pretend You Don't See Her (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.91 — 21,997 ratings — published 1997
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The English Patient The English Patient (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.86 — 140,056 ratings — published 1992
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The Red Tent The Red Tent (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.21 — 635,073 ratings — published 1997
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American Pastoral American Pastoral (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.95 — 89,134 ratings — published 1997
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Déjà Dead (Temperance Brennan, #1) Déjà Dead (Temperance Brennan, #1)
by (shelved 15 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.88 — 156,299 ratings — published 1997
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Unnatural Exposure (Kay Scarpetta, #8) Unnatural Exposure (Kay Scarpetta, #8)
by (shelved 15 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.07 — 64,486 ratings — published 1997
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She’s Come Undone She’s Come Undone (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.92 — 365,529 ratings — published 1992
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Underworld Underworld (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.95 — 34,122 ratings — published 1997
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The Runaway Jury The Runaway Jury (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.03 — 315,948 ratings — published 1996
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The Horse Whisperer The Horse Whisperer (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.86 — 62,038 ratings — published 1995
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To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill a Mockingbird (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.26 — 6,955,380 ratings — published 1960
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The Lost World (Jurassic Park, #2) The Lost World (Jurassic Park, #2)
by (shelved 13 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.88 — 183,746 ratings — published 1995
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The Book of Ruth The Book of Ruth (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.86 — 68,428 ratings — published 1988
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The Bone Collector (Lincoln Rhyme, #1) The Bone Collector (Lincoln Rhyme, #1)
by (shelved 13 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.20 — 196,837 ratings — published 1997
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Hornet's Nest (Andy Brazil, #1) Hornet's Nest (Andy Brazil, #1)
by (shelved 13 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.40 — 18,628 ratings — published 1997
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Airframe Airframe (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.75 — 89,850 ratings — published 1996
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Wizard and Glass (The Dark Tower, #4) Wizard and Glass (The Dark Tower, #4)
by (shelved 12 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.27 — 222,440 ratings — published 1997
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Stones from the River (Burgdorf Cycle, #1) Stones from the River (Burgdorf Cycle, #1)
by (shelved 12 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.09 — 96,559 ratings — published 1994
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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.92 — 297,786 ratings — published 1994
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Snow Falling on Cedars Snow Falling on Cedars (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.86 — 195,232 ratings — published 1994
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Naked Naked (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.10 — 273,790 ratings — published 1997
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Cause of Death (Kay Scarpetta, #7) Cause of Death (Kay Scarpetta, #7)
by (shelved 11 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.95 — 56,277 ratings — published 1996
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Killing Floor (Jack Reacher, #1) Killing Floor (Jack Reacher, #1)
by (shelved 11 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.08 — 354,106 ratings — published 1997
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Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.04 — 461,924 ratings — published 1997
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Holidays on Ice Holidays on Ice (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.88 — 131,859 ratings — published 1997
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Animal Farm Animal Farm (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.02 — 4,627,100 ratings — published 1945
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Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted, #1) Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted, #1)
by (shelved 10 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.02 — 424,980 ratings — published 1997
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Special Delivery Special Delivery (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.91 — 8,427 ratings — published 1997
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Sole Survivor Sole Survivor (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.80 — 32,043 ratings — published 1997
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The Regulators The Regulators (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.72 — 91,695 ratings — published 1996
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: A Memoir of Life in Death The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: A Memoir of Life in Death (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as 1997)
avg rating 3.98 — 78,073 ratings — published 1997
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Midwives Midwives (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.00 — 163,673 ratings — published 1997
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Jingo (Discworld, #21; City Watch, #4) Jingo (Discworld, #21; City Watch, #4)
by (shelved 9 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.19 — 74,179 ratings — published 1997
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Mason & Dixon Mason & Dixon (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.14 — 12,751 ratings — published 1997
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Absolute Power Absolute Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.21 — 114,921 ratings — published 1996
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Jack & Jill (Alex Cross, #3) Jack & Jill (Alex Cross, #3)
by (shelved 9 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.01 — 91,131 ratings — published 1996
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The Rainmaker The Rainmaker (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.02 — 209,109 ratings — published 1995
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The Hundred Secret Senses The Hundred Secret Senses (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.01 — 46,837 ratings — published 1995
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Brokeback Mountain Brokeback Mountain (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as 1997)
avg rating 4.03 — 53,122 ratings — published 1997
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Walter M. Miller Jr.
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