This is a list of books published in the current millennium (so, after 1999) that are at least partially set in the 1980s. It is further proof that the 80s will never die.
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83 books · 106 voters · list created September 6th, 2012 by Nicki Elson (votes) .
Tags: 80s, current, eighties
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message 1: by Megan (new)

Megan You should add Dear Rockstar to your list, such a good book!


message 2: by Nicki (new)

Nicki Elson Megan wrote: "You should add Dear Rockstar to your list, such a good book!"

Done! Thanks for the tip - just added it to my to-read list too. :)


message 3: by Megan (new)

Megan You're welcome! Such a good read, hope you enjoy!


message 4: by Matti (new)

Matti Karjalainen Carly Usdin's "Heavy Vinyl" is removed. It's set in 1998.


message 5: by Nicki (new)

Nicki Elson Matti wrote: "Carly Usdin's "Heavy Vinyl" is removed. It's set in 1998."

Thanks for catching that, Matti.


message 6: by Mary Anne (new)

Mary Anne Does Ready Player take place in the future?


message 7: by Nicki (new)

Nicki Elson Mary Anne wrote: "Does Ready Player take place in the future?"
It takes place in the future but is loaded with references to 80s pop culture flashbacks, so I guess that's why it was added to the list. Does't technically belong, but since it does have a strong 80s tie-in it's not out of the realm.


message 8: by Michael (new)

Michael  Mahoney "Rumours of a Hurricane" needs to be on this list, though mostly for UK readers.


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