Utopian & Dystopian Fiction
Considering the darkest aspects of human nature, dystopian fiction delivers with terrifying plots that delve into themes like demise of social individuality, erosion of human rights, environmental collapse, false utopias and totalitarian control. As we navigate our own societal challenges, stressing the dangers of willful ignorance and apathy, dystopian books are making a comeback. Whether you want to start with a timeless read like Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World or the latest thought-provoking books and series from the genre, find the best selection of dystopian novels at Barnes & Noble.
Pick up a book by one of the most famous dystopian writers like Ray Bradbury , Margaret Atwood and George Orwell , after whom the term “Orwellian Literature” was coined, or discover authors like Ayn Rand , Cormac McCarthy and Celeste Ng , whose books make us think and reflect on the world we live in. Explore bestselling post-apocalyptic tales like I Who Have Never Known Men , a story of a young woman’s entrapment in an underground windowless bunker with no recollection of the outside world, and enduringly trending titles like The Handmaid’s Tale , a brilliant novel that serves as a warning of how quickly human rights can be stripped away under authoritarian rule.
If you like to explore the complexities of the human psyche, then Agustina Bazterrica’s Tender is the Flesh , a dehumanizing horror about human livestock with a side of a disturbing dystopian romance, strikingly different from that of The Hunger Games , is a haunting read that will take you there. Delving into the dark crevices of censorship and surveillance, The Memory Police by Yogo Ogawa, a novel about the phenomenon of disappearing items and forgotten memories, is another great choice in the dystopian literature space. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic or a new release from the genre, there are so many good dystopian books that will rattle your mind and make you question everything – at least until your next read.
10 Good Dystopian Books That Will Make You Reflect on the Present-Day
