Lydia Millet’s first short story collection brings together animals and celebrities in an exploration of what it means to be human.
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The Books 100 list was written in 2009 and 2010. It is not currently being updated.
92“Pink Brain, Blue Brain”
Lise Eliot lays out the strengths and weaknesses of both sexes in a refreshingly clear and accessible how-to book aimed at today’s parents.
93“Bright-sided”
In this surprising indictment of positive thinking, Barbara Ehrenreich criticizes American optimism, linking it to such phenomena as the Iraq War and the economic recession.
94“The Greatest Show on Earth”
Richard Dawkins faces his critics head-on in “The Greatest Show on Earth,” which sweeps Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species” into the 21st century.
95“The Interrogative Mood”
All questions, no answers: Every sentence in “The Interrogative Mood” ends with a question mark, yet the effect is mysteriously satisfying.
96“e2”
Written as a series of e-mails, “e2” draws readers into the world of an ad agency—and the workings of the Worldwide Web.
97“That Old Cape Magic”
In “That Old Cape Magic,” Pulitzer Prize-winner Richard Russo tackles the age-old fear of turning into one’s parents.
98“Model Home”
In “Model Home,” Eric Puchner’s debut novel, a suburban family faces the inevitable reality of the American dream.
99“The Three Weissmanns of Westport”
In “The Three Weissmanns of Westport,” Cathleen Schine puts her spin on Jane Austen, with characters seeking love in Manhattan and Westport, Connecticut.
100“Reality Hunger”
From sitcoms to reality shows, from novels to memoirs: Reality takes center stage in “Reality Hunger,” David Shields’s self-proclaimed manifesto.