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The best books of the 21st century? Fight me.

Surveys by the New York Times of literary lights and of general readers reveal a wealth of excellent books and some startling omissions.

Barbara Kingsolver's novel "Demon Copperhead" was ranked No. 1 on the New York Times readers' list of best books of the 21st century, No. 61 on the list from a survey of literary luminaries. [ EVAN KAFKA | Evan Kafka ]

Colette BancroftBay Correspondent

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Colette is the former books editor for the Tampa Bay Times. She now writes for Bay Magazine.

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