The New York Times recently released a “top 100 books of the 21st century (so far)” their podcast about it is a fun listen. Check out the list and let me know if you think there are any obvious omissions.
On the Podcast they mention Gone Girl. I agree that should have made the list- the book kinda defined the genre of psychological thriller, which has become a huge category. People still say “it’s like Gone Girl” as a euphemism for “ it’s a psychological thriller.”
The other one I think of is My Dark Vanessa. A very harrowing read that reflects the 21st century #metoo moment and part of how we’ve changed how sexual abuse and grooming are seen. Very powerful book.
What books do you think are missing, and why?
by landonpal89
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They don’t like Murakami at all.
Eh it’s hard for me to get invested in a list like this. Trying to be broadly inclusive and capture the best books of every single thing released this century is an impossible task.
I was surprised to see nothing by Jhumpa Lahiri. I thought The Namesake would be there at least 🙁