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- Goodreads is essentially a catalog and social networking site for book worms, and their public lists - where all users can submit titles and vote on their ranking - are a treasure trove for finding great new reads.
- Below are the top 20 books of the 21st century - according to Goodreads readers.
Every time I step foot inside a bookstore, I find myself turning to the internet from my phone to winnow down the sheer expanse of books.
And there's pretty much no better place for book recommendations than Goodreads, which is essentially a social network and catalog for bibliophiles. You can track and rate the books you've read, curate the books you want to read, and participate in discussions, trivia, creative writing exercises, and "Ask the Author" threads if you're looking for community. It's also a great place to find the books most worth reading.
Below, you'll find the community's top 20 books of the 21st century - starting with the final "Harry Potter" book.
The 20 best books of the 21st century - according to Goodreads:
Captions provided by Amazon and edited for length.
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