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The 100 best novels of all time

The top 100 novels of all time published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide. The top 100 novels of all time published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide. How many have you read?

30 June 2026
The 100 best novels of all time
The 100 best novels of all time
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The top 100 novels of all time published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide. The top 100 novels of all time published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide. How many have you read?

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published

/ˈpʌblɪʃt/verb

Meaning: To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.

Easy meaning: To issue (something

Example: Most of the sketches Faulkner published in 1925 appeared in the Sunday magazine section of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Synonyms: disclose, make known, post

english

/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/noun

Meaning: Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis, as in billiards or bowling.

Easy meaning: Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis

Example: You can't hit it directly, but maybe if you give it some english.

Synonyms: side, sidespin, spin

authors

/ˈɔː.θəz/noun

Meaning: The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition.

Easy meaning: The originator or creator of a work

Example: Have you read any Corinthian authors?

Synonyms: artist, bookwright, creator, fabulator, subcreator

academics

/ˌækəˈdɛmɪks/noun

Meaning: (usually capitalized) A follower of Plato, a Platonist.

Easy meaning: (usually capitalized) A follower of Plato

critics

noun

Meaning: A person who appraises the works of others.

Easy meaning: A person who appraises the works of others.

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