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How Accurate are Dystopian Novels, Really?

Dystopian novels can make for bleak reading. Looking at real-life responses to disasters suggests, thankfully, they're too pessimistic.

8 Great Dystopian Books for Middle School Students

Find the best dystopian books for middle school readers that tread dark territory, but are still suitable for this age group.

Lighthearted Post Apocalyptic Books to Brighten Up the End of the World

These lighthearted dystopian books show wastelands and aftermaths that could be terrible filled with friendship, animals, loyalty, and hope.

LGBTQ+ Characters Triumph at the End of the World in These 8 Queer Dystopian Books

Dystopian fiction has come a long way. Here are eight queer dystopian books for a new take on a nostalgic genre.

5 Incisive Dystopian Books on the Economy and Work Culture

A list of dystopian books about the economy that present engaging and incisive critiques of economic, work, and bureucratic structures.

25 Must-Read Dystopian Short Stories

Sure, we're living in a dystopia right now, but these 25 must-read dystopian short stories should inspire anyone to rebellion. And many of them are free.

So You Want To Bring Back Dystopian YA? Well, Here’s Why It Never Left

Examining the decline of dystopian YA stories in Hollywood, its current status in literature and how the genre now reflects our everyday realities.

Margaret Atwood To Pen a Sequel to THE HANDMAID’S TALE

It's real, it's happening, and it'll probably be the most talked about book in 2019!

Why Are We Still Watching The Handmaid’s Tale’s Terrifying Season 2?

It's harrowing, it makes me cry all sorts of tears, and it leaves me empty, so why am I still watching The Handmaid's Tale?

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2 Gets More Intense with This Trailer

Check out the trailer for the second season of THE HANDMAID'S TALE!