A Lust for Lists

“Why do we lust for lists?” Sandra M. Gilbert may not have an answer, but she does have a response to all those “100 Best American Novels” lists (and a list of her own). The Millions has a few lists too, of course – be sure to check out Janet Potter‘s “28 Books You Should Read If You Want To.”

is a staff writer for The Millions. She lives in New York and every so often writes things at kaulielewis.wordpress.com.