TIME(@TIME):What one book defines America? Ahead of the country’s 250th birthday, TIME asked 25 literary luminaries—including Amanda Gorman and George Saunders—to each pick one book that they believe reflects where American life is headed or speaks to the today in a meaningful way. See their choices and the full reading list: https://t.co/a3SU9JhH8v Is there a book that you think all Americans should read? Let us know in the comments.

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What one book defines America? Ahead of the country’s 250th birthday, TIME asked 25 literary luminaries—including Amanda Gorman and George Saunders—to each pick one book that they believe reflects where American life is headed or speaks to the today in a meaningful way. See their choices and the full reading list: Is there a book that you think all Americans should read? Let us know in the comments.