About Books & Literature: Dystopias and Dark Futures

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Reading dark, futuristic novels in the depths of winter can be a bit much for sensitive souls like me. Clearly, the right time to dig into dystopias is smack in the middle of the bright, jolly summer. Review: 'The Curfew' by Jesse Ball The Curfew is a new novel set in the near future, in a creepy city just called "C." The book is dark and dense, the sort that you'll find yourself re-reading several times in order to unravel its mysteries. See More About:  science fiction  dystopia  jesse ball If You Like '1984'... 1984 is arguably the greatest dystopian novel of all time. If you liked it, in all its creepy glory, here are some more classic books that you might just love. See More About:  1984  george orwell  banned books Steampunk Books for Teens The steampunk trend, which seems to have its robotic tentacles in everything from fine art to fashion these days, and literature is no exception. These excellent steampunk books are appropriate for teens and adults alike. See More About:  fantasy and science fiction for kids and teens  steampunk books for kids and teens  Review: Embassytown is set in a distant future, and deals with the theme of language and communication, via the humans who've colonized an alien planet. Our reviewer lauds it as a piece of extraordinary science fiction, something I don't read nearly enough of these days! See More About:  china mieville  science fiction  Books & Literature Ads Bathroom Tile Ideas Books Best Physics Books Books to Read Novels Featured Articles San Diego Comic-Con Best and Worst Manga New Evidence About Shakespeare's Marriage? 'The Real Thing' - Tom Stoppard's Milton's Blockbuster Coming to the Big Screen Wonder Woman Profile Video Typos, Jargon, and Verbal Stumbles: Language in the News   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   If You Liked 'Memoirs of a Geisha,' Try: 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan' by Lisa See 'Beneath a Marble Sky' by John Shors 'The Blood of Flowers' by Anita Amirrezvani Advertisement