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The New York Times' 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

Ever tried picking the best books of the century and ended up overwhelmed by everyone’s ‘must-reads’? The New York Times decided to cut through the noise and crowdsource the 100 most impactful books since 2000. Spoiler: it’s a wild ride through everything from gritty historical epics to mind-bending literary experiments, with a few surprises and obvious hits thrown in. If you think you know 21st-century literature, think again.