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The Stranger

by Albert Camus · first published 1980

Recommended by 2 people David Bowie, Mark Manson

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  1. David Bowie Singer, songwriter and actor (1947–2016)

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    One of David Bowie's 100 favourite books, from the complete list on his official website.

    Bowie's top 100 books - the complete list Organization pagedavidbowie.com davidbowie.com (official site) · 1 Oct 2013 · checked 13 Nov 2026

  2. Mark Manson American author and blogger

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    On Mark Manson's own list "The 47 Best Fiction Books of All Time".

    The 47 Best Fiction Books of All Time Personal websitemarkmanson.net markmanson.net · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

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