I've read 5,000 books - these are the 10 best novels ever written

As a self-confessed bookworm, and someone who rarely watches TV, I read anything up to five books a week, and sometimes even more. By my reckoning, I've read at least 5,000 books since I was a teenager. I read fast and tend to gulp down everything by an author once I discover them. But I also sometimes return to a favourite book multiple times, a sort of comfort reading. So what are the best novels of all time? Here's my top ten.

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