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It’s been a year since Donald Trump’s inauguration, and the year’s been fraught with weirdness, both in the publishing industry and in the world at large, driven by his erratic and intolerant behavior. In the months following the election, classic dystopian novels on the oppression of women and the silencing of thought and freedom of the press have soared, making The Handmaid’s Tale and 1984 among the year’s most talked-about titles.
But the time to resist isn’t over yet: this weekend, protests will take place across the U.S. and around the world, and the political climate will likely continue to fuel acts of resistance and rebellion. Once you’ve finished reading Atwood and Orwell, here are some other books to add to your list that contemplate power, politics, and resisting oppressive rule.
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