The 100 Best Novels of All Time… Supposedly
The Guardian has released its list of the 100 best novels of all time, compiled from the votes of 172 authors and experts. The list shows a notable increase in women writers, with 36 out of 100 selections. Additionally, Barnes & Noble's CEO has expressed support for selling AI-written books in their stores.
- ▪The Guardian's list includes 100 novels based on a poll of 172 authors and experts.
- ▪The list features 36 women writers, a significant increase from previous versions.
- ▪Notable omissions from the list include The Lord of the Rings and To Kill a Mockingbird.
- ▪Barnes & Noble's CEO, James Daunt, stated he has no issue with stocking AI-written books.
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Today in Books The 100 Best Novels of All Time… Supposedly The Guardian's picks for the best 100 novels of all time, the Barnes & Noble CEO's stance on selling AI-written books, and more book news. Danika Ellis May 19, 2026 <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/30772fe78027c8ddd1782abc12ac31ed?s=160&d=blank&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/30772fe78027c8ddd1782abc12ac31ed?s=320&d=blank&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-160 photo' height='160' width='160' decoding='async'/> Danika Ellis Associate Editor Danika spends most of their time talking about sapphic books at the Lesbrary.
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