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GQ, 31 Books

This list identifies 'The 21 Books from the 21st Century Every Man Should Read' and is curated by GQ, specifically by contributor Daniel Riley. The selection focuses on GQ's most favored works of fiction from the new millennium, emphasizing books they frequently recommend to male readers. The criteria include both personal favorites from the 2000s and works that have been influential or noteworthy over the past thirteen years. The list was developed by carefully narrowing down selections over months and is complemented by recommendations from the featured authors themselves, who suggest overlooked works from the same period. The list is numbered but not ranked, reflecting a qualitative approach rather than a quantitative one.

This list was originally published in 2015 and was added to this site over 1 year ago.