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Why I hate ‘top 100’ book lists (and can’t stop reading them)

The poll seeks the 100 best Australian books, while recent international lists show how public voting and critics can push different titles to the top.

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OpinionJane SullivanBooks columnist and reviewerSeptember 18, 2026 — 12:12pmSeptember 18, 2026 — 12:12pmSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAAWhat is it about these Top 100 book lists? They are absurd. If critics choose them, they reflect only the critics’ tastes. If chosen by the public,…

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Why I hate ‘top 100’ book lists (and can’t stop reading them)

Literary rankings are absurd, fashion-driven, and completely miss the point of art – so why can’t we look away?

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Friday, September 18, 2026.
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