AI names the 10 best books of the last 10 years

"A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara: A deeply emotional novel about four friends who meet in college and overcome the challenges of adulthood. The book is a heartbreaking exploration of trauma, love and the limits of human endurance.

"The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt: A novel about a boy named Theo Decker who becomes the owner of a painting that has become both a talisman and a burden. The book is a gripping Dickensian story that explores the power of art, the complexity of grief and the mystery of destiny.

"Nightingale" by Christine Hannah: A historical fiction novel about two sisters in Nazi-occupied France who must find the courage to resist and fight back against the occupying forces. The book is a gripping and emotionally intense exploration of the power of love and self-sacrifice.

Richard Powers, The Overstory: A novel about a group of people whose lives are intertwined with the natural world as they struggle to save ancient forests from destruction. The book is a sweeping and visionary exploration of the interconnectedness of all life on earth.

"Water Dancer" by Ta-Nehisi Coates: A historical fiction novel about a young slave named Hiram, who has the extraordinary power to remember what others have forgotten. The book is a moving and powerful meditation on the power of memory, history and the enduring legacy of slavery.

"Viet Thanh Nguyen's The Compassionate: A novel about a Vietnamese army captain who is also a communist spy during the Vietnam War, the book is a powerful and nuanced exploration of identity, loyalty and the human cost of war.

"Station Eleven" by Emily St John Mandel: A post-apocalyptic novel about a troupe of actors and musicians who travel across a devastated landscape performing Shakespeare to small communities of survivors. This book is a fascinating and beautiful exploration of the power of art to heal and unite us.

"Going West" by Mohsin Hamid: A novel about two young lovers who are forced to flee their war-torn country through a series of mysterious portals. The book is a powerful exploration of migration, identity and the search for a better life.

"Covenants" by Margaret Atwood: A sequel to the classic dystopian novel The Handmaid's Tale, this book continues the story of Offred and the oppressive Gilead regime. The book is a fascinating and timely exploration of the dangers of totalitarianism and the power of resistance.

"The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett: a novel about twin sisters who grow up in a small, segregated southern town and end up going our separate ways. The book is a powerful exploration of race, identity and the complex relationships that bind us together.

The best books of the 21st century

The twenty-first century has produced many outstanding books covering a wide variety of genres and topics.

It is impossible to make a definitive list of the best books of the century, as everyone's tastes and preferences are different.

Nevertheless, here are a few highly acclaimed and widely loved books that have won the hearts of readers:

"The Corrections" by Jonathan Franzen: This book is a family saga that explores the complexity of modern relationships and how family members can hurt and heal each other.

"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy: A post-apocalyptic story about a father and his young son who travel across a devastated, bleak landscape in search of a better life. This is a gripping and emotionally powerful book that will stay with you long after you've finished reading it.

"The Brief Surprising Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Diaz: A novel about an obese Dominican boy named Oscar and his struggle for love and acceptance in a world that seems unwilling to accept him. The book is an unforgettable, poignant and often humorous exploration of what it means to be an outsider.

"A Visit from the Hun Squad" by Jennifer Egan: a novel that tells the interconnected stories of a group of characters whose lives intersect in unexpected ways, the book is an innovative and unparalleled exploration of time, memory and the passage of years in the genre.

paul Beatty's "The Selling Out": a satirical novel that explores the legacy of racism in America through the eyes of a black man who decides to reintroduce slavery and segregation in suburban Los Angeles. It is a scathing and hilarious commentary on the subject of race and class in America.

"American" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: a novel that explores the immigrant experience in America through the eyes of a Nigerian woman named Ifemelu. The book is a powerful reflection on race, identity and the search for belonging in a world that often seems set against us.

"The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead: A historical novel that tells the story of a young slave named Cora who escapes from a plantation in Georgia and travels north on the Underground Railroad. This book is a gripping and powerful exploration of the horrors of slavery and the power of hope.

"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Sloot: A non-fiction book that tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cancer cells were used without her knowledge or consent to develop some of the most important medical discoveries of the 20th century. The book is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of science, ethics and race.

These books are just a small part of the amazing literature that has been published in the 21st century. There are many more great books waiting to be published, so keep reading and exploring!