11 Advise and Consent | — | Allen Drury | 1960 | Political Fiction | Doubleday & Company | A political drama exploring the complexities and intrigues of a U.S. Senate confirmation process for a controversial Secretary of State nominee. |
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12 To Kill a Mockingbird | — | Harper Lee | 1961 | Southern Gothic | J.B. Lippincott & Co. | A coming-of-age story set in the racially segregated American South, focusing on themes of racial injustice and moral growth as seen through the eyes of young Scout Finch. |
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13 The Edge of Sadness | — | Edwin O'Connor | 1962 | Literary Fiction | Little, Brown and Company | Follows a middle-aged priest's return to his hometown and his efforts to reconcile with his past, exploring themes of faith, redemption, and human frailty. |
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14 The Reivers | — | William Faulkner | 1963 | Southern Fiction | Random HouseRandom House | A humorous and adventurous tale of a young boy and two companions who "borrow" a car and embark on a journey from Mississippi to Memphis in the early 20th century. |
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15 The Keepers of the House | — | Shirley Ann Grau | 1965 | Southern Gothic | Random House | Explores the multigenerational saga of a Southern family, delving into themes of racial tension, identity, and societal expectations in the American South. |
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16 Collected Stories | — | Katherine Anne Porter | 1966 | Short Stories | Harcourt, Brace & World | A compilation of short stories showcasing Porter's literary range, delving into human experiences, emotions, and societal observations. |
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17 The Fixer | — | Bernard Malamud | 1967 | Historical Fiction | Farrar, Straus & Giroux | Set in Tsarist Russia, the novel tells the story of a Jewish handyman wrongfully imprisoned for a ritual murder he didn't commit, highlighting themes of injustice and anti-Semitism. |
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18 The Confessions of Nat Turner | — | William Styron | 1968 | Historical Fiction | Random House | A fictionalized account of the 1831 slave rebellion in Virginia, narrated by its leader, Nat Turner, exploring the complexities of slavery, rebellion, and moral dilemmas. |
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19 House Made of Dawn | — | N. Scott Momaday | 1969 | Literary Fiction | Harper & Row | A young Native American's struggle to reconcile his heritage with modern American life after returning from World War II. |
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20 The Collected Stories of Jean Stafford | — | Jean Stafford | 1970 | Short Stories | Farrar, Straus and Giroux | A compilation of stories exploring human relationships and personal struggles across various settings. |
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