The speaker discusses the diversity and timelessness of the book selection considered, expecting recent publications but finding a well-rounded list. The mention of the Nobel winner prompts reflection on whether the book's ranking is influenced by the award. There is a concern about international and translated literature representation, with a mention of authors like Aeneir Ngo. The speaker dives into a discussion about the genre of a book, highlighting the depth of knowledge in the subject.
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.
To read the full list, please visit: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/books/best-books-21st-century.html
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