No “Animal Farm”? We are living it with the Commiecrats.
A few years ago “new” editions of Animal Farm and 1984 came out with covers designed by Communist Shepherd Fairy.
“...in which the public was given a list of 100 popular fiction contenders to choose their most-loved book”
gatekeepers created the list
a more honest survey would have the respondents write the name AND author of the book and indicate how many times they’ve read the book and how many years since they’ve read the book. And bonus question, how many years since they last read a book.
Good Reads is probably a better source for people who self-identify as readers searching for new recommended books. Readers can list books they’ve previously read and those they own (in case someone wants to send a book as a present or to otherwise avoid duplication).