NYT’s readers’ thoughts about the ‘Best Books of the 21st Century,’ including regarding genre fiction, poetry, and books missing from the list. by Fin_al Related: How can I improve my understanding of politics Do you plan which books you will read for the month or year? How can I increase my reading level one step at a time. Ash: A Secret History, by Mary Gentle, is the Best Book I Have Read in a Long Time My TBR (to be read) list has grown bigger than I ever intended