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Hello there,

Book lovers, you’ve spoken – now it’s time to count them down.

This weekend on ABC Radio National, we’re unveiling the Top 100 Books of the 21st Century – as voted by readers across Australia.

Join your favourite Radio National hosts from 1pm to 7pm AEDT on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October as they reveal the books that made us laugh, cry, think deeply, and stay up way too late. These are the stories that defined a generation of readers.

With over 287,990 votes counted, will your favourites make the cut?

Tune in

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