I know there are a least a dozen threads about people asking for book recommendations, so one more won't hurt

as part of the mass of presents for my Abitur (kinda a-Level) I intend to stock up my library
so give me 10 books you think would be nice or useful to have regardless of genre, style or contents, just tell me
by the way please no religious books

I'm convinced atheist
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reality is for those not smart enough to see the truth!!!!!