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…
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.
Austerlitz
A haunting exploration of memory and identity, Austerlitz follows a man uncovering his forgotten past as a Jewish refugee in post-war Europe…
My Brilliant Friend
Elena's life is forever changed when her closest friend Lila mysteriously disappears, taking with her a lifetime of shared memories and secr…
The Plot Against America
In an alternate history, aviation hero Charles Lindbergh becomes president and negotiates with Hitler, plunging America into a chilling era …
Nickel and Dimed
Barbara Ehrenreich goes undercover as a low-wage worker to expose the harsh realities of America's working poor.
The Corrections
A sweeping family drama that captures the essence of America at the turn of the 21st century, The Corrections explores the fractures and bon…
Life After Life
Ursula Todd lives her life repeatedly, trying to change fate and save the world in this captivating, award-winning novel.
Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage
Alice Munro's award-winning collection of nine short stories explores the complexities of human relationships with her signature insight and…
The Argonauts
A genre-defying memoir that explores love, identity, and the complexities of family through a personal journey and rigorous intellectual inq…
The Emperor of All Maladies
A gripping exploration of cancer's history and the relentless pursuit of a cure, blending science, human stories, and groundbreaking researc…
The Line of Beauty
A captivating exploration of class, politics, and desire in 1980s Britain, following Nick Guest as he navigates the glamorous yet treacherou…
White Teeth
A vibrant, hilarious, and poignant tale of three families navigating life in post-war London, where cultures collide and identities are expl…
Station Eleven
In a world ravaged by a deadly pandemic, a traveling troupe of artists roams the remnants of civilization, performing Shakespeare and music …
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…
Tenth of December
A collection of darkly humorous and surreal stories that illuminate the human experience with astonishing charm and intensity.
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…
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…
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.