1984 by George OrwellThe Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Best Books of the Decade: 1950s
1,166 books — 1,526 voters

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
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The Giver by Lois Lowry
Best Books of the Decade: 1990s
3,132 books — 3,698 voters