The Greatest Russian, American Nonfiction and Teen & Young Adult Books Since 1980

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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 429 '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.

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Rank Book Authors Year Country Language Actions
3062 Living Up The Street Gary Soto 1985 American English
3457 March John Lewis 2013 American English
4154 Blankets Craig Thompson 2003 American English
8271 The 57 Bus Dashka Slater 2017 American English
9235 Stamped Ibram X. Kendi, Jason Reynolds 2020 American English