Books for non-hipsters and slackers (like me)

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A Working Stiff's Manifesto: A Memoir of Thirty Jobs I Quit, Nine That Fired Me, and Three I Can't Remember
1.  A Working Stiff's Manifesto: A Memoir of Thirty Jobs I Quit, Nine That Fired Me, and Three I Can't Remember by Iain Levison
The list author says:
  "Oh how I love this book! Boy, can I relate!"
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A Confederacy Of Dunces
2.  A Confederacy Of Dunces by Walker Percy
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  "Over the top funny, grotesque and strangely enjoyable"
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The Neon Bible
3.  The Neon Bible by John Kennedy Toole
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  "Toole actually wrote this book was he was 16!  Sad that he had such a short life."
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The Losers' Club: Complete Restored Edition!
4.  The Losers' Club: Complete Restored Edition! by Richard Perez
The list author says:
  "An entertaining, funny and edgy little book. Actually rather sweet."
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Claire Marvel: A Novel
5.  Claire Marvel: A Novel by John Burnham Schwartz
The list author says:
  "A very enjoyable love story. Easy to read."
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High Fidelity
6.  High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
The list author says:
  "One of my favorite books, ever."
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The Catcher in the Rye
7.  The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
The list author says:
  "A book that has a permanent place in my home."
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Signet Classics 1984
8.  Signet Classics 1984 by George Orwell
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  "This is a book that entered my consciousness -- and stayed there. Unforgetable."
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A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
9.  A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers
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  "This is a bit long, but still a wonderful book. I'm glad I read it."
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Fight Club: A Novel
10.  Fight Club: A Novel by Chuck Palahniuk
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  "Still his best book. If you read no other book by this author, read this one. Great film adaptation also."
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Bright Lights, Big City
11.  Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney
The list author says:
  "A great light read."
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Running with Scissors: A Memoir
12.  Running with Scissors: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs
The list author says:
  "Weird and darkly entertaining. I kept turning pages. Stunned."
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Goodbye, Columbus: and Five Short Stories
13.  Goodbye, Columbus: and Five Short Stories by Philip Roth
The list author says:
  "Beautifully written love story. I've read it at least 4 times. There a few love stories as well written as this one."
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream
14.  Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream by Hunter S. Thompson
The list author says:
  "Insanely entertaining. Out of control. Raging. Has an undercurrent of truth."
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Naked: Tag: The New York Times Bestseller Tag 2: Au of Barrel Fever &Holiday
15.  Naked: Tag: The New York Times Bestseller Tag 2: Au of Barrel Fever &Holiday by David Sedaris
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  "David Sedaris's first great book."
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Me Talk Pretty One Day
16.  Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
The list author says:
  "David Sedaris's second great book."
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Breakfast of Champions: A Novel
17.  Breakfast of Champions: A Novel by Kurt Vonnegut
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  "Fun book. I liked it."
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
18.  The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
The list author says:
  "Smart, tight, short."
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Another Bullshit Night In Suck City
19.  Another Bullshit Night In Suck City by Nick Flynn
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  "Dark. Sometimes depressing. Beautiful."
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My Friend Leonard
20.  My Friend Leonard by James Frey
The list author says:
  "Gritty and hardcore. I love the way he writes."
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Lamb: The Gospel According To Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
21.  Lamb: The Gospel According To Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by C Moore
The list author says:
  "Goofy fun. Often silly. For when you need it."
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Silent Bob Speaks: The Collected Writings Of Kevin Smith
22.  Silent Bob Speaks: The Collected Writings Of Kevin Smith by Kevin Smith
The list author says:
  "I'll admit it. I love Kevin Smith, especially: Chasing Amy."
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A Million Little Pieces
23.  A Million Little Pieces by James Frey
The list author says:
  "Whew. Harsh. I was compelled to keep reading. Got involved"
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Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return
24.  Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return by Marjane Satrapi
The list author says:
  "This is part 2. Unique set of books. My favorite graphic comics."
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The Glass Castle: A Memoir
25.  The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Walls
The list author says:
  "This is a great memoir. Short chapters make it easy to read."
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