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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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Group Reads - What's Next?
By Beige , aka Jo · 13 posts · 128 views
By Beige , aka Jo · 13 posts · 128 views
last updated Feb 03, 2026 10:45AM
21st Century Lit ~ Hej, Hello. Konnichiwa, Bonjour.
By Beige , aka Jo · 28 posts · 60 views
By Beige , aka Jo · 28 posts · 60 views
last updated Jan 14, 2026 04:45PM
Announcing a second new moderator!
By Beige , aka Jo · 11 posts · 57 views
By Beige , aka Jo · 11 posts · 57 views
last updated Jan 12, 2026 01:35AM
21st Century Lit ~ So Long, Farewell. Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu.
By Marc · 29 posts · 123 views
By Marc · 29 posts · 123 views
last updated Jan 05, 2026 08:07AM
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Welcome (21C Lit) - Introduce Yourselves Here!
By Terry · 1165 posts · 1152 views
By Terry · 1165 posts · 1152 views
last updated Feb 26, 2026 07:37AM
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Index to All Previous Book Discussions
By Hugh · 9 posts · 380 views
last updated Apr 02, 2021 10:03AM
(Mar 26) - International Fiction
By Beige , aka Jo · 10 posts · 33 views
By Beige , aka Jo · 10 posts · 33 views
last updated Mar 04, 2026 01:19AM
(Feb 26) - Black & Caribbean History Month
By Henk · 63 posts · 73 views
By Henk · 63 posts · 73 views
last updated Mar 03, 2026 09:35AM
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Question of the Week - What's Next?
By Beige , aka Jo · 1 post · 30 views
By Beige , aka Jo · 1 post · 30 views
last updated Jan 12, 2026 11:05AM
What originally German language books did you like - (22/02/2026)
By Henk · 44 posts · 38 views
By Henk · 44 posts · 38 views
last updated Mar 01, 2026 07:36AM
Your favourite bookstore or bookstores you wish you could visit (15/02/2026)
By Henk · 42 posts · 42 views
By Henk · 42 posts · 42 views
last updated Feb 22, 2026 07:17AM
Reads that do romance well (or realistically) - (8/2/2026)
By Henk · 29 posts · 44 views
By Henk · 29 posts · 44 views
last updated Feb 12, 2026 01:51PM
Have you watched any book adaptations that were memorable (for the right or wrong reasons)? (28/01/2026)
By Beige , aka Jo · 53 posts · 57 views
By Beige , aka Jo · 53 posts · 57 views
last updated Feb 06, 2026 09:51AM
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21CL - What are you reading?
By Logophile · 1751 posts · 853 views
By Logophile · 1751 posts · 853 views
last updated Mar 02, 2026 03:56AM
21CL -- 2025 US/Canada Republic of Consciousness Prize
By Marc · 1 post · 23 views
By Marc · 1 post · 23 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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(Mar 26) - Tyll by Daniel Kehlmann
By 21st Century … · 7 posts · 39 views
By 21st Century … · 7 posts · 39 views
last updated Mar 03, 2026 11:41AM
(Apr 26) - Rain Heron by Robbie Arnott
By 21st Century … · 10 posts · 23 views
By 21st Century … · 10 posts · 23 views
last updated Mar 02, 2026 07:26AM
(Apr-26) - Nominations - Climate fiction - Voting Closed
By Henk · 34 posts · 89 views
By Henk · 34 posts · 89 views
last updated Mar 01, 2026 06:29AM
(Feb 26) - Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein
By 21st Century … · 42 posts · 50 views
By 21st Century … · 42 posts · 50 views
last updated Feb 27, 2026 11:35AM
(Feb-May 26) - Knausgard's Morningstar series
By Henk · 29 posts · 65 views
By Henk · 29 posts · 65 views
last updated Mar 03, 2026 02:32PM
(Feb 2026) - Hotel World by Ali Smith
By 21st Century … · 35 posts · 57 views
By 21st Century … · 35 posts · 57 views
last updated Feb 16, 2026 03:42PM
(May 2026) The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yuknavitch
By 21st Century … · 3 posts · 26 views
By 21st Century … · 3 posts · 26 views
last updated Jan 19, 2026 12:13PM
The Morning Star - no spoilers please!
By Ruben · 28 posts · 78 views
By Ruben · 28 posts · 78 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 · 72 views
By Hugh · 23 posts · 72 views
last updated Jan 04, 2025 05:44AM
The Maniac - background (no spoilers)
By Hugh · 17 posts · 57 views
By Hugh · 17 posts · 57 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
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