Dick Francis, a jockey in his time, wrote a number of novels in the crime genre, all based in the world of horse racing. His books defy classification, for I think he created a genre of his own which was part thriller, part mystery and part human drama. His heroes had a fascinatingly stoic, a realistically man-on-the-street persona, which gave them an appeal all of their own. Here's a list of his best works:

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Once you get a kid interested in reading, you want to KEEP them reading. Books that come in a series are a great way to get a kids interest - and keep it. But some series are more readable and thought provoking than others.

This list is that of my favorite authors. Most of these are Fantasy authors, but a couple of science fiction authors are thrown in for good measure and children's authors as well.

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