Of the around half of the nominated titles that I've read (some long ago now) a few stand out for me, those being "The Call of the Wild" and "Nostromo", and to throw in something a bit easier and more fun then Ratty and Co.'s adventures. I haven't read "The Virginian" (as far as I recall) but has been close to the top of my "to read" list for some time, so its nomination has prompted me to move it up a bit more on that (thanks).
Although I have been a keen sailor all my life (but maybe because of that?) I found that "The Riddle of the Sands" was quite a mission to maintain interest in and get through; that being the only nomination I am indifferent about.
Oh, and am not saying which I will vote for (if any)
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