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2. The Last Enchantment, Stewart (2)
3. Sophie’s Choice, Styron (1)
4. The Dead Zone, King (3)
5. Triple, Pollen (5)
6. The Matarese Circle, Ludlum (4)
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8. Class Reunion, Jaffe (6)
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6. How to Become Financially Independent by Investing in Real Estate, Lowry
7. Broca’s Brain, Sagan (6)
8. The White Album, Didion (10)
9. Energy Future, edited by Stobaugh & Yergin (7)
10. Quest for the Best, Marcus (9)
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