This chapter explores the contrasting perspectives of literary and genre writers in choosing the 100 best books of the century, with an emphasis on ensuring representation in various genres. It criticizes the limited inclusion of sci-fi and fantasy literature while spotlighting genre writers like Rebecca Roanhorse and Sarah Matlin for championing genre fiction in their selections.
Earlier this month, the New York Times Book Review rolled out the results of an ambitious survey it conducted to determine the best books of the 21st century so far. On this special episode of the Book Review Podcast, host Gilbert Cruz chats with some fellow Book Review editors about the results of that survey and about the project itself.
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