Unlike the original 1998 board-selected list which focused on the entire 20th century, this specific collection focuses on the .
: 194 books were chosen by the editors, while 6 were selected by readers. The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels...
It is easy to confuse this "200" list with the Modern Library’s original 100 Best Novels list, which has two versions of its own: Unlike the original 1998 board-selected list which focused
The Callil/Tóibín selection acts as a vital bridge for readers who find the original 1998 list too "dusty" or focused on the first half of the century. By focusing on works since 1950, it highlights the evolution of the English-language novel into a more diverse, global, and commercially inclusive art form. By focusing on works since 1950, it highlights
: Agatha Christie ( A Murder is Announced ), Raymond Chandler ( The Long Good-Bye ), and Georgette Heyer.