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PEOPLE Magazine, 15 Books

In celebration of our 50th year, we're looking back at some of our favorite reads over the decades.

The 2010s presented a vast selection of award-winning, beloved books throughout the decade. From novels that helped to change the way we think to groundbreaking nonfiction books to help us better understand ourselves and the world around us, there was no shortage of incredible literature during this time, many of which could be considered new modern classics.

PEOPLE staffers have come together to select some of our favorite books of the decade, in celebration of the magazine’s 50th anniversary. Read on to see some of our picks.

This list was originally published in 2024 and was added to this site over 1 year ago.