Sing, Unburied, Sing
A haunting tale of family, loss, and the supernatural, where a young boy must navigate the ghosts of his past while protecting his younger s…
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.
The Overstory
A monumental novel that intertwines the lives of nine strangers with the ancient, interconnected world of trees, revealing a hidden catastro…
Behind the Beautiful Forevers
A gripping exploration of life in a Mumbai slum, where hope and desperation collide in the shadow of India's booming future.
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
A sweeping tale of two Jewish cousins who escape Nazi-occupied Prague and find themselves in New York, where they create a legendary comic b…
Pachinko
A sweeping, multi-generational saga of a Korean family navigating love, sacrifice, and identity across a tumultuous century, from the bustli…
The Underground Railroad
A gripping tale of a young slave's daring escape through a literal underground railroad, blending historical fiction with speculative elemen…
2666
A sprawling, haunting masterpiece by Roberto Bolaño, 2666 weaves together the lives of diverse characters in a fictional Juárez, where the d…
The Warmth of Other Suns
A Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece that chronicles the epic migration of six million African Americans from the South to northern and west…
The Year of Magical Thinking
A raw and poignant exploration of love, loss, and resilience, this memoir captures the essence of a marriage and the profound impact of grie…
Between the World and Me
A powerful and deeply personal letter from a father to his son, exploring the harsh realities of being Black in America and the enduring str…
Persepolis
A poignant and humorous graphic memoir of a young girl's life in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, offering a unique perspective on histor…
Fun Home
A darkly humorous and heartbreaking graphic memoir exploring family, identity, and the complex relationship between a daughter and her close…
Never Let Me Go
In a hauntingly beautiful tale, Kazuo Ishiguro explores love, friendship, and the fragility of life through the eyes of Kathy, a woman refle…
Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage
Alice Munro's masterful short stories explore the complexities of human relationships with her signature depth and insight.
Station Eleven
In a world ravaged by a deadly pandemic, a traveling troupe of artists and musicians brings hope and culture to the remnants of civilization…
Exit West
A poignant and timely tale of love, migration, and identity set against the backdrop of global crisis.
Middlesex
A captivating tale of identity and transformation, Middlesex explores the life of Calliope Stephanides, a unique individual caught between g…
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
A misfit Dominican-American boy navigates love, family curses, and the quest for greatness in this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
Atonement
A young girl's misunderstanding sets in motion a chain of events that irrevocably changes the lives of her sister and childhood friend, lead…
Tenth of December
A collection of darkly humorous and surreal stories that explore the human condition in a failing America, blending past, present, and futur…
Cloud Atlas
A mind-bending epic that weaves six interconnected stories across time and space, exploring humanity's relentless pursuit of power and its c…
The Road
In a desolate, post-apocalyptic world, a father and son embark on a harrowing journey southward, facing unimaginable horrors and searching f…
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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