The 50 Best Thrillers of the 21st Century, According to the New York Times
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Key Points:
- The New York Times compiled a list of the 50 best thriller novels published since 2000, based on votes from hundreds of book industry professionals including librarians, booksellers, editors, and authors like Stephen King and Gillian Flynn.
- The list features a diverse range of thrillers from various countries and includes bestsellers and culturally significant works by authors such as Tana French, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and S.A. Cosby.
- Readers are invited to participate in an ongoing NYT poll to share their opinions on the best thrillers of the century so far.
- Book Riot highlighted several favorites from the list, including "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, "Bluebird, Bluebird" by Attica Locke, and "My Sister, the Serial Killer" by Oyinkan Braithwaite.
- The full list and additional book recommendations can be found on the New York Times website, with Book Riot providing ongoing literary news, analysis, and curated reading inspiration.
