The Greatest Books of All Time Set in Manhattan
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 651 | Manhattan Transfer | John Dos Passos | 1925 | American | English | |
| 3242 | The Great Bridge | David McCullough | 1972 | American | English | |
| 5330 | Grant | Ron Chernow | 2017 | American | English | |
| 8396 | Audition | Katie Kitamura | 2025 | Unknown | English | |
| 10721 | Minor Black Figures | Brandon Taylor | 2025 | Unknown | English | |
| 11663 | Red Comet | Heather L. Clark | 2020 | American | English | |
| 12115 | Great Black Hope | Rob Franklin | 2025 | Unknown | English | |
| 12208 | Playworld | Adam Ross | 2025 | Unknown | English | |
| 12817 | Bad Bad Girl | Gish Jen | 2025 | American | English | |
| 14232 | Manhattan Beach | Jennifer Egan | 2017 | American | English | |
| 17163 | 1776 | David McCullough | 2005 | American | English | |
| 17163 | The Wharton Plot | Mariah Fredericks | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 17163 | Sleepers | Lorenzo Carcaterra | 1995 | American | English | |
| 17163 | Entitlement | Rumaan Alam | 2024 | Unknown | English | |
| 17163 | A Gentle Murderer | Dorothy Salisbury Davis | 1951 | American | English | |
| 17163 | Nothing Special | Nicole Flattery | 2023 | Irish | English | |
| 17163 | Will Eisner's New York | Will Eisner | 2006 | American | English | |
| 17163 | How Did You Get This Number | Sloane Crosley | 2010 | American | English | |
| 17163 | Weep No More, My Lady | Mary Higgins Clark | 1987 | English |