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21st Century Literature
We read literary fiction from 2000 to present, with the intent of finding those literary gems of timeless and enduring quality. We're less focused on the latest bestsellers, or discussing books already well-represented in other groups. Our passion is to explore works, from around the world, which stand a chance of being remembered fifty years from now.
In addition to seeking out books with literary merit, we also encourage lively and thought-provoking discussions.
All are welcome to join 21CL, whe ...more
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21st-century, anthologies, authors-in-translation, autofiction, award-nominees, award-winners, awards, best-of-the-century, book-club, and book-of-the-month
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Welcome to 21CL - Say hello here!
By Terry · 1172 posts · 1170 views
By Terry · 1172 posts · 1170 views
last updated May 06, 2026 09:12AM
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Current & Upcoming 21CL Reads: 2026
By 21st Century … · 1 post · 109 views
last updated Jan 14, 2026 08:00AM
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Index to Previous Book Discussions
By Hugh · 9 posts · 383 views
last updated Apr 02, 2021 10:03AM
(We're Testing Something New) - Introducing: The Literary Collective Schedule
By Beige , aka Jo · 8 posts · 63 views
By Beige , aka Jo · 8 posts · 63 views
last updated Mar 26, 2026 11:00AM
(May 26) - Asian Heritage Month
By Beige , aka Jo · 5 posts · 20 views
By Beige , aka Jo · 5 posts · 20 views
last updated 11 hours, 51 min ago
(Apr 26) - Environmental Fiction
By Beige , aka Jo · 28 posts · 49 views
By Beige , aka Jo · 28 posts · 49 views
last updated Apr 27, 2026 11:29AM
(Mar 26) - International Fiction
By Beige , aka Jo · 37 posts · 69 views
By Beige , aka Jo · 37 posts · 69 views
last updated Apr 02, 2026 10:06AM
(Feb 26) - Black & Caribbean History Month
By Henk · 62 posts · 73 views
By Henk · 62 posts · 73 views
last updated Mar 03, 2026 09:35AM
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QOTW - Suggest a Question
By Beige , aka Jo · 2 posts · 39 views
By Beige , aka Jo · 2 posts · 39 views
last updated Mar 17, 2026 06:10AM
How is your reading year progressing so far? (2026/04/30)
By Henk · 29 posts · 51 views
By Henk · 29 posts · 51 views
last updated May 05, 2026 06:53AM
What are your reading routines and would you want to change anything to them? - (2026/04/15)
By Henk · 16 posts · 42 views
By Henk · 16 posts · 42 views
last updated Apr 26, 2026 05:00PM
Books you've underlined/highlighted the most (in the last year or so)? - (3/20/26)
By Beige , aka Jo · 13 posts · 47 views
By Beige , aka Jo · 13 posts · 47 views
last updated Apr 04, 2026 07:18AM
Do you have any 'gateway' books? - (3/28/26)
By Beige , aka Jo · 13 posts · 53 views
By Beige , aka Jo · 13 posts · 53 views
last updated Mar 30, 2026 08:24AM
Have your reading habits changed (over the last few years)? - (3/13/26)
By Beige , aka Jo · 31 posts · 49 views
By Beige , aka Jo · 31 posts · 49 views
last updated Mar 27, 2026 09:59AM
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21CL - What are you reading?
By Logophile · 1815 posts · 879 views
By Logophile · 1815 posts · 879 views
last updated May 09, 2026 03:42PM
21CL -- 2025 US/Canada Republic of Consciousness Prize
By Marc · 1 post · 24 views
By Marc · 1 post · 24 views
last updated Dec 17, 2025 05:03AM
audio book recommendations
By Nadine in Cal… · 20 posts · 87 views
By Nadine in Cal… · 20 posts · 87 views
last updated Nov 07, 2023 06:42PM
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(May 26) - Pick a Colour by Souvankham Thammavongsa
By 21st Century … · 23 posts · 41 views
By 21st Century … · 23 posts · 41 views
last updated 9 hours, 46 min ago
(Apr 26) - Rain Heron by Robbie Arnott
By 21st Century … · 47 posts · 60 views
By 21st Century … · 47 posts · 60 views
last updated 10 hours, 55 min ago
(July 26) - Nominations - Holiday Reads
By 21st Century … · 1 post · 16 views
By 21st Century … · 1 post · 16 views
last updated 14 hours, 47 min ago
(Mar 26) - Tyll by Daniel Kehlmann
By 21st Century … · 29 posts · 68 views
By 21st Century … · 29 posts · 68 views
last updated Apr 27, 2026 11:23AM
(Jun 26) - Specimen Days by Michael Cunningham
By Henk · 1 post · 17 views
By Henk · 1 post · 17 views
last updated Apr 15, 2026 01:37AM
(Feb 26) - Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein
By 21st Century … · 44 posts · 54 views
By 21st Century … · 44 posts · 54 views
last updated Mar 09, 2026 05:15PM
(June 2026) - The Whole Story and Other Stories by Ali Smith
By 21st Century … · 10 posts · 24 views
By 21st Century … · 10 posts · 24 views
last updated May 09, 2026 11:42AM
(Feb-May 26) - Knausgard's Morningstar series
By Henk · 47 posts · 90 views
By Henk · 47 posts · 90 views
last updated May 05, 2026 10:16AM
(May 2026) The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yuknavitch
By 21st Century … · 6 posts · 34 views
By 21st Century … · 6 posts · 34 views
last updated May 04, 2026 10:40AM
(June 2026) Will and Testament by Vigdis Hjorth
By 21st Century … · 2 posts · 19 views
By 21st Century … · 2 posts · 19 views
last updated Mar 29, 2026 07:41PM
(Feb 2026) - Hotel World by Ali Smith
By 21st Century … · 35 posts · 59 views
By 21st Century … · 35 posts · 59 views
last updated Feb 16, 2026 03:42PM
The Morning Star - no spoilers please!
By Ruben · 28 posts · 80 views
By Ruben · 28 posts · 80 views
last updated Feb 08, 2026 02:39PM
The Morning Star - spoilers welcome
By Ruben · 15 posts · 43 views
By Ruben · 15 posts · 43 views
last updated Oct 15, 2025 07:45AM
The Maniac - whole book, open discussion, expect spoilers
By Hugh · 23 posts · 74 views
By Hugh · 23 posts · 74 views
last updated Jan 04, 2025 05:44AM
The Maniac - background (no spoilers)
By Hugh · 17 posts · 58 views
By Hugh · 17 posts · 58 views
last updated Dec 20, 2024 02:29PM
Huck Out West- background and non-spoiler content
By Sam · 11 posts · 51 views
By Sam · 11 posts · 51 views
last updated Dec 05, 2024 09:31AM
Huck Out West Spoiler content welcome
By Sam · 36 posts · 30 views
By Sam · 36 posts · 30 views
last updated Dec 01, 2024 07:07AM
Tell Me I'm Worthless - Background and nonspoiler content
By David · 15 posts · 54 views
By David · 15 posts · 54 views
last updated Oct 22, 2024 11:07AM
How Can a Short Story Capture an Entire Life in Just a Few Pages?
By Raphaël · 9 posts · 31 views
By Raphaël · 9 posts · 31 views
last updated Nov 24, 2025 02:26AM
Wild Milk by Sabrina Orah Mark (week 4)
By Marc · 4 posts · 21 views
By Marc · 4 posts · 21 views
last updated Mar 27, 2025 03:03PM
I Sexually Identify As An Attack Helicopter by Isabel Fall (week 3)
By Marc · 3 posts · 58 views
By Marc · 3 posts · 58 views
last updated Mar 27, 2025 04:57AM
The Husband Stitch by Carmen Maria Machado (Week 2)
By Marc · 6 posts · 34 views
By Marc · 6 posts · 34 views
last updated Mar 27, 2025 02:41AM
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