Erasure, The Argonauts and The Sympathizer are among the century’s best, according to a survey of more than 500 writers, critics and literary stars. (Images: iStock, Gray Wolf Press and Grove Atlantic.)
Three USC Dornsife professors’ books named among best of the 21st century
Percival Everett, Maggie Nelson and Viet Thanh Nguyen were recognized by The New York Times for their literary achievements.
Three professors from the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, all of whom are distinguished MacArthur Fellows, have had books named to The New York Times list of “Best Books of the 21st Century.” The accolade highlights the tremendous impact of their work on contemporary literature and scholarship.
The list was developed by the New York Times Book Review, which surveyed 503 novelists, nonfiction writers, poets, critics, and other literary luminaries, asking them to name the 10 best books published since Jan. 1, 2000.