Most Popular Literary Fiction Books of the 20th century
Discover popular Literary Fiction books from the 20th century, with reader ratings and new favorites to explore.
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Strangers When We Meet
Mystery
January 1, 1958
Loser Takes All
Novella · Mystery
January 1, 1955
The Quiet American
War & Military · Movie · Historical Fiction
December 1955
The Heart of the Matter
Historical Fiction
January 1, 1948
A Gun for Sale
Crime Fiction · Mystery · Thriller
January 1, 1936
England Made Me
Crime Fiction
January 1, 1935
It's a Battlefield
Crime Fiction
January 1, 1934