If you pay attention to the literary discourse, you’ve likely been following the New York Times “The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century” list. Like all such lists, it is alternatively interesting, baffling, and predictable. Mostly, it is fodder for conversation. That’s good. Lists may be silly, but they do get people talking about literature and—one hopes—seeking out some new books to read. This one certainly got people talking and was smartly unveiled over a week.
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