16 Dystopian Books to Read If You Couldn't Put Down "The Hunger Games"

"1984" ($9, originally $17)

George Orwell's novel is one of the most seminal books in the dystopian genre. The book's story takes place in a society in which Big Brother watches your each and every move and the government bans all individuality, similar to "The Hunger Games." The main character, Winston, breaks the law by recording his thoughts in a diary and developing a relationship with a woman named Julia.