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See How Your Favorite Thrillers of the Century Stack Up Against Other Readers

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NYT Books and Literature

See How Your Favorite Thrillers of the Century Stack Up Against Other Readers

NYT Books and Literature

Where Did All My Male Friendships Go? (Encore)

One man’s quest to cure his loneliness and get his friends back.

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NYT Books and Literature

Where Did All My Male Friendships Go? (Encore)

NYT Books and Literature

Let’s Talk About the 50 Best Thrillers of the 21st Century

From “Gone Girl” to “Mystic River,” Gilbert Cruz, Tina Jordan and Sarah Lyall revisit the books that changed the genre, discuss overlooked favorites and recommend the thrillers that everyone should read next.

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NYT Books and Literature

Let’s Talk About the 50 Best Thrillers of the 21st Century

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Freida McFadden, John Grisham and More Share Their Top Thrillers of the 21st Century

John Grisham, Gillian Flynn, Freida McFadden and 59 others share their ballots.

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Freida McFadden, John Grisham and More Share Their Top Thrillers of the 21st Century

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The Art That Made Lena Waithe (And What’s on Her Playlist Now)

Lena Waithe reflects on the pop culture moments that sparked her imagination and continue to shape her creativity.

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NYT Books and Literature

The Art That Made Lena Waithe (And What’s on Her Playlist Now)

NYT Books and Literature

The 50 Best Thriller Books of the 21st Century: A Printable List

Print this version to keep track of which thrillers you’ve read and those you’d like to read.

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NYT Books and Literature

The 50 Best Thriller Books of the 21st Century: A Printable List