Which modern books will become classics?

26 Modern Books That Will Become Classics, According To People On Reddit

• ‘Maus’ by Art Spiegelman.
• ‘Americanah’ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
• ‘Never Let Me Go’ by Kazuo Ishiguro.
• ‘Persepolis’ by Marjane Satrapi.
• ‘Midnight’s Children’ by Salman Rushdie.
• ‘The Name of the Rose’ by Umberto Eco.
• ‘White Teeth’ by Zadie Smith.

What are contemporary classics?

“Contemporary Classic”, to me, means the standout book of a recent era that is likely to continue to represent either the era, a particular wave, a movement, or an impact.

What books are considered contemporary?

Contemporary Classic Books

• The Catcher in the Rye (Paperback) J.D. Salinger.
• The Handmaid’s Tale (The Handmaid’s Tale, #1)
• Lord of the Flies (Paperback)
• To Kill a Mockingbird (Paperback)
• Slaughterhouse-Five (Paperback)
• Catch-22 (Paperback)
• Life of Pi (Paperback)
• The Remains of the Day (Paperback)

Is Toni Morrison a contemporary author?

Contemporary African American Writers: Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, James Baldwin.

Who is the greatest living American novelist?

The 10 best living American novelists

• Jonathan Franzen. Getty Images.
• Michael Chabon. Getty Images.
• Bret Easton Ellis. Alamy.
• George Saunders. Getty Images.
• Rachel Kushner. Getty Images.
• Anne Tyler. Getty Images.
• Stephen King. Getty Images.
• Percival Everett. Alamy.

What is one of the famous contemporary novels?

Michael Chabon, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay (2000)