Episode 140 - NYT Best Books of the 21st Century

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The New York Times recently published their list of the 100 best books of the 21st century, and we have THOUGHTS. Let us know your impressions of the list!

Books and other media mentioned in this episode:

New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
New York Times: Readers Choose Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The Martian by Andy Weir
Elena Ferrante books
The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
11/22/63 by Stephen King
Emily Henry books
Abby Jimenez books
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Story by James McBride

Ann’s picks:

  • The Round House by Louise Erdrich
    - National Book Award
    - Thomas Cromwell series by Hilary Mantel
    - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
    - Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
    - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
  • The Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French
  • The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
    - Booker Prize
    - Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton

Halle’s picks:

  • The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne
    - A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
  • The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
    - Pulitzer Priz

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