The best books in 125 years, according to the New York Times

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Best book in Modern Human History

 

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'One Hundred Years of Solitude'©Provided by Showbizz Daily (English)

This magical book by Gabriel García Márquez made its way to the United States in 1970. The novel tells the story of a family over 100 years and quickly won over the public with its rich details and humour.

 

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'The Overstory'©Provided by Showbizz Daily (English)

Richard Power's 2018 novel is a necessary read for all to help us understand the true value of nature.

 

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'A Prayer for Owen Meany'©Provided by Showbizz Daily (English)

John Irving's 1989 novel tells the story of two lifelong friends: John Wheelwright and Owen Meany. Filled with humour, tender-heartedness, and a fantastic ending, this book is simply heart-warming.

 

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'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn'©Provided by Showbizz Daily (English)

This beautiful book by Betty Smith, published in 1943, is based on the author's experience growing up in Williamsburg as a child of immigrant parents.

 

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'Ulysses'©Provided by Showbizz Daily (English)

Irish writer James Joyce published this masterpiece in 1918, and this experimental novel is still studied to this day.