6 Most Universally Loved Books Released Since 2000, Ranked

It's becoming increasingly rare for a book to please everyone, or at least the majority of people. We're all fractionating into our algorithmic silos and personally tailored subgenres, meaning that the era of the monoculture blockbuster is rapidly fading. Still, the last quarter-century has nevertheless produced a handful of books that sold zillions of copies, pleased the critics, and inspired ferocious fan followings.