Ply, by Hernan Diaz
A punk, futuristic novel that explores particle physics? Diaz creates a scary, realistic future, and places the greatest mystery at its center. Dense, challenging, but very interesting.
Read MoreThe Dream Hotel, by Laila Lalami
Dystopian nightmare set in the near future, where corporate interests treat individuals as data for profit, and people surrender freedom for security. Well written, and so easy to see it all happening. One of the best of 2025.
Read MoreAll the Water in the World, by Eiren Caffall
If you grew up in a hurricane-prone area, this novel will feel like your nightmares come true. Excellent apocalyptic, dystopic world-building.
Read MoreHum, by Helen Phillips
A dystopian view of the impacts of AI and climate change in the near future, told through the eyes of one family, trying to cope.
Read MoreThe Future, by Naomi Alderman
A dystopic, tech thriller that asks big questions about humanity, freedom, technology, and whether we can survive and thrive.
Read MoreMigrations, by Charlotte McConaghy
A moving, rich, beautiful novel that addresses animal extinctions without preachiness.
Read MoreThe Jane Hawk Books 1-5, by Dean Koontz
No one can mash up science fiction and action adventure like Koontz! You will enjoy this series with his new heroine, Jane Hawk.
Read MoreGolden State, by Ben H. Winters
More people need to discover what a great writer Ben Winters is! Excellent dystopian novel, when society becomes unmoored from the truth.
Read MoreAmerican War, by Omar El Akkad
Excellent dystopic novel of a future American civil war and pandemic. More relevant every day.
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