The Best Classic Books to Have on Your Bookshelf

"1984" ($13)

One of the best works of dystopian fiction ever penned, many count "1984" as a prescient, cautionary tale about the slippery slope of fascism. In the totalitarian state of Oceania, Big Brother is always watching and the Thought Police are always listening. A book about fighting the power, "1984" is one of those classic books that just keeps getting more relevant by the day.