A countdown of the greatest literature published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide. How many have you read?

A countdown of the greatest literature ever published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide, 100-41. Still missing your favourite? Come back on Friday to see which novels ranked among the highest on our list

Editorial Charlotte Northedge, Liese Spencer, Justine Jordan, David Shariatmadari, Ella Creamer, Emma Loffhagen, Lisa Allardice

Production Julia Longley, Nick Shave, Grainne Mooney, Katie Shimmon

Pictures Kate Edwards, Caroline Hunter, Louis Siroy, Sadie Gould

Design & development Barry Ainslie, Fred O’Brien, Pip Lev, Sara Ramsbottom, Rich Cousins, Maggie Murphy, Alessia Amitrano, Harry Fischer, Ellen Wishart, Tara Herman

Data & development Tom Richards, Seán Clarke, Luke Hoyland

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/books/ng-interactive/2026/may/12/the-100-best-novels-of-all-time