Comment by IFappedToDorisBurke on 20/12/2016 at 15:47 UTC

2 upvotes, 5 direct replies (showing 5)

View submission: /r/Books Best Books of 2016 - MEGATHREAD

American lists with a lot of american books do suck.

I hope that someday USA will learn to write *and* read **good** literature.

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Comment by Z-Ninja at 20/12/2016 at 19:13 UTC

52 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Why don't you enlighten us by nominating some books published this year in another country or published in the US in translation from the original language.

Even if they don't win, you'll be giving exposure to books you think more people should be reading.

Comment by Young_McDonald_ at 20/12/2016 at 21:06 UTC

10 upvotes, 2 direct replies

Hemingway, Poe, Vonnegut, Salinger, Heller not enough for ya? Or do you need more?

Comment by pearloz at 27/12/2016 at 14:15 UTC

7 upvotes, 1 direct replies

American lists with a lot of american books do suck.

Probably don't read American books, do you?

Comment by Aliktren at 07/01/2017 at 21:09 UTC

6 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Seriously why, some of the world's great literature has come from the usa, why make comments like this for supposed Internet points in a forum devoted to a love of books ? Books have no borders.

Comment by fractalfay at 10/01/2017 at 07:51 UTC

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It is truly difficult for American authors taking risks or doing innovative things to get a deal with Harper Collins. You have to look to the smaller presses for what you're looking for.