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Timeless Books and International Representation
The speaker is interested in knowing which books from the past few years have stayed in people's minds, especially considering recency bias. They reflect on the lasting impact of books like Pulitzer Prize winners and best sellers, questioning the prominence of newer books in a list. The discussion also touches on the influence of awards like the Nobel Prize on book rankings and the importance of international representation and translated literature in such lists.