Reading Lists

  1. 50 Must-Read Books of the 21st Century:
    You can check this list from The Guardian‘s curated selection of 100 books from the 21st century here:
    The Guardian – Best Books of the 21st Century
  2. The Best Debut Novels of the Year:
    This category often varies by year, and lists are available on major book platforms like Goodreads. You can explore one such curated list here:
    Goodreads – Best Debut Novels of the Year
  3. Classic Novels to Read Before You Die:
    This is a staple category, and many sources offer lists. One popular compilation is by Penguin Random House, which you can view here:
    Penguin Random House – Classic Novels to Read Before You Die
  4. The Best Books of the Decade:
    This list includes 2020s top recommendations, available at:
    Goodreads – Best Books of the Decade
  5. Books About Social Justice to Add to Your Reading List:
    Social justice literature is well represented in this list from Penguin Random House:
    Books on Social Justice – Penguin Random House
  6. YA Books by Indigenous authors:
    For books that explore different cultures, you can find a helpful list here:
    Books by Indigenous Authors – Book Riot
  7. Thrilling Mystery and Suspense Novels to Keep You Up All Night:
    A compilation of gripping mystery novels can be found on Goodreads:
    Goodreads – Best Mystery and Suspense Books