My List of 10 Best Books of the 21st Century

The New York Times is letting everyone make their own list of 10 Best Books of the 21st Century. Since I don't have an NYT subscription because I'm such a cheapskate, I thought I'd just make my own list here.

So here is my own list for the 10 Best Books of the 21st Century

00:38 - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
01:28 - The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
02:24 - Human Acts by Han Kang
03:17 - Less by Andrew Sean Greer
03:48 - Lullabies for Little Criminals by Heather O'Neill
04:27 - Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
04:59 - Whale by Cheon Myung-kwan
05:35 - Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli
06:14 - The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson
06:59 - Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

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[JebPhillips-nr]

I've been searching out alternative lists, and I hadn't heard of half of your books -- they're now "to read" for me. Thanks for doing this!

[FrostytheAwesome]

Watching this after Han Kang won a Nobel Prize for Literature; it's awesome that you had her on your radar before then. I can't wait to read Human Acts.

[zozobop]

the variety in this list!!! love it, i've put almost all of them in my to read list <3

[livmatharu]

I just found your channel today. I have subscribed. Love the books you talked about. Please continue making videos 😊

[sophietennyson]

When you started off with All the Light you had my attention. I have read The Sympathizer and the Orphan Master's Son and they were both incredible. I have subscribed and look forward to adding more of your suggestions to my TBR list. thank you

[lovlesphtogrl]

So many solid recommendations. First of your videos I've seen, but instantly wanted to subscribe. Couldn't agree more with the books on the list that you suggested and excited to check out the ones I didn't know!

[affanshikoh]

Okay, "Whale" sounds amazing, I look forward to picking it up ! Great video btw

[beccayoung]

orphan master's son MENTIONED!!! this is my favourite book of all time & has been since I read it as a teenager, and yet I never see it recommended - so so happy you included it!

[WhiteNightsX]

Thank you for your review of these books, which some I haven't heard of before. I have added one book on my TBR list, "Less". I am glad that YouTube suggested this channel for me. Stay healthy and be safe :)

[himalayancrochetmusings]

Nice list❤ btw i love your crochet shirt 😍

[qvwcjrt]

omg can't believe you have lullabies on there, i never see it recommended... amazing book!

[trulyintroverted]

Loved the video! Of your list, some I've read, some were on my tbr, but two I found new. Thanks!!

Also, I apologise for stating this (since it's also my first comment here) but some might consider the reveal about the school from Never Let me Go a spoiler. I knew before I read the book what it was and that didn't dampen my enjoyment (interest?) since the book isn't about that to me, but some might.

[x.ju.nia.bende.x]

I just discovered you account and HOW do you not have thousands of followers? Such a great video - love it! I also feel like our taste is quite similar❤ Thanks for sharing!

[shiningyoonie]

I agree about Viet Thanh Nguyen's prose. He has arguably one of the best writing I've read in recent years.

[이진희-lzn]

Thank you for the list. I'm from Korea and I read 2 books from Korean authors, I loved them too. It's a shame that some of books are not available in Korea yet. I will try reading rest of them. 😊

[rubyanddelilahandnani]

Convenience Store Woman was amazing.. I relate to the main character so much. I suck at socializing 😅

[victoriatangk]

Ooh we have such similar tastes in fiction, except that I couldn't stand Less 😅 I feel the same way about Human Acts vs. The Vegetarian.

[Ihearbooks]

Interesting 10 books. Some I've read several and some that I've read I don't agree with your thoughts but that is the best thing. How I love to think about what I read and have read. At the moment I've been thinking hard about Why I read and Why I pick up and read certain books. There are so many out there. Hearing 10 best lists is definitely influential. Currently reading Wellness by Nathan Hill. It is sneakily good. Thanks again for your video it has me thinking I need to try some Korean books.

[TwoMinutesonBooks-btlg]

I agree, everyone's list will be somewhat different. I agree with the first two books, but I would have some African American authors on my list because that's who I am. Thanks for the video. I have a few more recommendations now.

[worldobserver]

Please make more videos about books you enjoyed and recommend.