What the New York Times Missed: 71 More of the Best Books of the 21st Century
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The New York Times Book Review released a list of the "100 Best Books of the 21st Century," compiled by surveying hundreds of literary professionals to select their top ten books published in the US since 2000. Respondents also participated in a series of preference-based prompts. The list, while comprehensive, inevitably excludes many notable works, such as most poetry from the past 25 years except for "Citizen." In response, Lit Hub created their own list to highlight additional significant books they felt were overlooked. Both lists, though curated with expertise, naturally miss many deserving titles, prompting readers to share their favorites.
This list was originally published in 2024 and was added to this site almost 2 years ago.