The Greatest Books of All Time on Cultural Expectations
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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 759 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.
| Rank | Book | Authors | Year | Country | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10074 | The Body Project | Joan Jacobs Brumberg | 1997 | American | English | |
| 10292 | Girl | Jamaica Kincaid | 1978 | Antiguan | English | |
| 10978 | Love Must Not Be Forgotten | Jie Zhang | 1980 | Chinese | Chinese | |
| 11810 | Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? | Elizabeth Blackburn | 2022 | Unknown | English | |
| 12246 | Cinderella Ate My Daughter | Peggy Orenstein | 2011 | American | English | |
| 17126 | The Family Chao | Lan Samantha Chang | 2022 | American | English | |
| 17126 | Unreliable Narrator | Aparna Nancherla | 2023 | Unknown | English | |
| 17126 | Homeless Bird | Gloria Whelan | 2002 | American | English |