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A witty and introspective novel that explores the chaos of modern life, love, and the fear of mortality in a world on the brink.
New York Times Best Books of the 21st Century
A curated list of the best books of the 21st century as voted by literary luminaries and the staff of The New York Times Book Review.
Heavy
Kiese Laymon's raw and powerful memoir delves into the physical and emotional toll of violence, grief, and trauma, offering a deeply persona…
Stay True
A poignant memoir exploring friendship, grief, and the search for identity, Hua Hsu's 'Stay True' is a heartfelt journey through loss and th…
The Flamethrowers
Reno, a young artist, rides into 1970s New York and gets entangled in a world of art, passion, and political turmoil, leading to a dangerous…
The Looming Tower
Uncover the chilling true story behind the events leading to 9/11, from the rise of radical Islam to the ignored warnings that could have pr…
Train Dreams
Robert Grainier's life unfolds against the backdrop of a changing America, capturing the essence of a disappearing way of life in the Americ…
Trust
A Wall Street tycoon's marriage is threatened by a novelist's expose, revealing a tale of greed, love, and betrayal in this Pulitzer Prize-w…
A Mercy
Set in 1680s America, 'A Mercy' delves into the complex and unsettling dynamics of slavery through the poignant story of a mother and daught…
A Brief History of Seven Killings
A gripping oral biography of a near-mythic assassination attempt on Bob Marley, weaving together voices from ghosts to CIA agents in a vivid…
Small Things Like These
In 1985 Ireland, a coal merchant confronts the dark secrets of his community, uncovering the complicit silences enforced by the Church durin…
H Is for Hawk
A grieving daughter turns to falconry to cope with loss, forging a profound bond with a fierce goshawk in this award-winning memoir.
The Years
A groundbreaking novel that weaves together the lives of multiple characters across decades, exploring the passage of time and the interconn…
Salvage the Bones
In the face of Hurricane Katrina, a resilient family in Mississippi battles poverty, loss, and the storm's wrath, revealing the unbreakable …
The Last Samurai
Join eleven-year-old Ludo on a hilarious and heartwarming quest through London to uncover the truth about his mysterious father, inspired by…
Americanah
A powerful exploration of love, race, and identity, following a young Nigerian woman's journey from her homeland to America and back, reveal…
Random Family
A gripping nonfiction account of young lives in the ghetto, where hope and despair collide in the face of adversity.
Outline
A novel in ten conversations that weaves together the stories of those around a writer in Athens, revealing as much about the narrator as it…
The Known World
A Pulitzer Prize-winning epic that explores the moral complexities of slavery through the life of a former slave turned slave owner.
Wolf Hall
In the treacherous world of Tudor England, Thomas Cromwell rises from humble beginnings to become a formidable political force, navigating t…
Gilead
In 1956 Iowa, an aging preacher writes a heartfelt letter to his young son, reflecting on family history, faith, and the complex bonds betwe…
Secondhand Time
A powerful oral history of the Soviet Union's collapse and the birth of modern Russia, told through the voices of ordinary citizens.
The New York Times Best Books of the 21st Century is a curated list of the top 100 books of the 21st century, as voted on by 503 novelists, nonfiction writers, poets, critics, and other book lovers. The list includes a diverse range of genres and themes, reflecting the rich literary landscape of the past two decades. Each book is accompanied by a brief description and, in many cases, a personal endorsement from a notable author or critic. This list is a valuable resource for readers looking to discover new books or revisit beloved classics.
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