The Greatest Books of All Time Set in York

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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.

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Rank Book Authors Year Country Language Actions
3578 Behind the Scenes at the Museum Kate Atkinson 1995 British English
10067 The Mirror & The Light Hilary Mantel 2020 British English
12159 At Seventy May Sarton 1984 American English
17117 When Christ And His Saints Slept Sharon Kay Penman 1995 American English
17117 In The Wake Of The Plague Norman F. Cantor 2001 American English
17117 The Sunne In Splendour Sharon Kay Penman 1982 American English
17117 Falls The Shadow Sharon Kay Penman 1988 American English
17117 The Reckoning Sharon Kay Penman 1991 American English