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Hugh Laurie's Bookshelf
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the February 2006 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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'Moby-Dick' by Herman Melville
Moby-Dick
By Herman Melville

I believe some people have already remarked on this novel. Unflaggingly brilliant and stunningly modern. Besides learning a huge amount about whales and seafaring, you can also impress your friends with the origin of the name Starbuck.
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