Our All-New List of Greatest Books

Every year, we ask our readers to nominate their favorite works of fiction. We receive thousands of nominations, and then we narrow the list down to the top 100. From there, a team of judges chooses the top 10.

This year's list is a diverse and exciting one, featuring a range of books that have captivated readers around the world. Here are the top 10 books that made it to our list:

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
1984 by George Orwell

Here are some quotes from the judges:

"This year's list is a testament to the power of storytelling to bring people together and to challenge our assumptions about the world."

"We were blown away by the diversity of the nominations we received, and the final list is a true reflection of the richness of the literary world."

Author's summary: This year's list of greatest books is a celebration of the power of fiction to inspire, educate, and entertain. With a range of books that have captivated readers around the world, this list is a must-read for anyone who loves literature.

Boston Magazine — 2025-11-25

Our All-New List of Greatest Books

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