When I decided to attempt this feat of reading, I already had in my possession, a list from Time Magazine of the "All Time 100 Novels." I had printed it some time ago and kept it in a file thinking one of these days . . .
So I started with this list. I looked it over and was shocked and horrified to find out that Pride and Prejudice (one of the greats! Don't test me on this one) was not on the list. How in the world could that be?? What kind of list was this that P&P was not there! I decided I needed to hunt on the internet for a better list.
I was surprised to see that several lists existed when I did a google search. There was the Modern Library 100 Best Novels, of which P&P was included. I figured this was a good list, warranting serious consideration. Then there was the list on www.best100novels.com, which coincidentally also included P&P. Must be good. However, this site was voted on by "regular people" according to the front page of the site. Hmmm . . .
Then I found the humdinger of all lists. Neil Bowers is my new hero. He took lists from the US, UK, Canada and Australia and combined them. Read the method to his madness HERE. This list is a compilation and includes not only literary greats like P&P (you knew I was going to say that, didn't you?), but also includes some questionable picks in my opinion that only appear on the list due to popularity (i.e. The Harry Potter Series, The DaVinci Code, Gone With the Wind). However right or wrong this list is or whether you agree with it or not . . . This is the list I have chosen to use. See it below. Take a gander at it and see if some of your favs are on it. P&P is there!
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