10 Greatest American Novels Of The Last 10 Years

While the definition of what makes a great American novel is ever-changing, there has always been a group of books that define the country's best, and in the past decade the deck has been stacked. With books most often associated with the label of the Great American novel being compelling and based in the country, capturing something essential about the state of society, history, or values that makes them uniquely American. Traditionally, books like The Great Gatsby and Moby Dick are known as the storied Great American novels, while others like Beloved by Toni Morrison is a more current option.