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Fiction (and Film) Set at the World’s Fairs and Expositions

(Duplicate of my post at Beyond Rivalry)

This booklist of mostly fiction titles — for children, young adults, and adults — and a few films, all with World’s Fair settings, was developed in 2008 with help from Fiction-L list members. It’s arranged chronologically by Fair, then by date of publication. Additions and corrections welcomed.
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50 Books Most Worth Talking About

… as determined by a panel “of major and independent booksellers and representatives of reading groups, as well as World Book Day organisers.” The full list is in the Telegraph and includes a host of books I’ve never heard of.  Might be a good reading group selection tool. You can vote for your favourite title.
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