Citizen
Claudia Rankine's Citizen is a powerful exploration of racial aggressions in modern society, blending poetry, essays, and images to expose t…
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.
Americanah
A powerful exploration of love, race, and identity, following a young Nigerian woman's journey from her homeland to America and back, reveal…
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…
2666
A sprawling, haunting masterpiece by Roberto Bolaño, 2666 weaves together the lives of diverse characters in a fictional Juárez, where the d…
Tree of Smoke
A gripping, surreal journey through the Vietnam War, blending psychological operations and profound human truths in a vivid, epic narrative.
How to Be Both
A genre-bending novel that intertwines the lives of a Renaissance artist and a modern-day teenager, exploring art, time, and identity in a p…
Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments
Discover the untold stories of young Black women who defied societal norms in early 20th-century Philadelphia and New York, reshaping urban …
Bring Up the Bodies
A gripping tale of power, betrayal, and intrigue in the court of Henry VIII, winner of the Man Booker Prize 2012.
On Beauty
A witty and heartfelt exploration of love, family, and the complexities of modern life, 'On Beauty' weaves together the stories of two feudi…
The Human Stain
A distinguished professor's life unravels when a false accusation of racism surfaces, revealing a deeply buried secret that challenges the v…
Detransition, Baby
A provocative and deeply moving novel that explores the complex intersections of gender, relationships, and family, as three women navigate …
The Story of the Lost Child
Dive deeper into Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan series with this insightful companion, exploring the turbulent life of Elena and the mysterious…
Septology
A profound and intricate exploration of life, death, and the human condition, Septology weaves together the stories of a man and his mentor …
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
A poignant tale of friendship, creativity, and the complexities of love, this novel explores the decades-long journey of two collaborators w…
Olive Kitteridge
In the quiet town of Crosby, Maine, Olive Kitteridge navigates life's complexities with sharp wit and unyielding strength, revealing the pro…
All Aunt Hagar's Children
A Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of stories that delves into the lives of ordinary Washington, D.C. residents, exploring their struggles …
The New Jim Crow
A groundbreaking work that exposes how the War on Drugs and felon disenfranchisement laws have created a racial undercaste in America.
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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