Suggestions for Dystopian and (Post) Apocalyptic Literature?

[Oryx Crake]

So, anyone got any recommendations for some good literature involving dystopian societies or the end of society itself?

I read Animal Farm, loved it. I Read The Road, loved it. And I am just about to start Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood. Swan Song is on it’s way in the mail, along with The Stand by good old King.

So, anyone know of any other good books as such? Thanks.

[jtothero]

Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
Anthem, Ayn Rand
Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury
1984, George Orwell
We, Yevgeny Zamyatin

[Scott]

1984 and Animal Farm are two of my favorite books.

A less famous dystopian book that I really enjoy is The Giver by Lois Lowry. It's an easy read--maybe even meant mainly for schoolkids. But the ideas are still deep, and it really makes the reader think.

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[chicklit]

If you like Margaret Atwood, you must read The Handsmaid Tale. Excellent book. It's along the lines of 1984 only its written from the female perspective.

I made this suggestion elsewhere in the forum, but The Left Behind series By Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins is a great apocalyptic read.

I also love Stephan King's classic The Stand. If you haven't read that yet, I highly suggestion you do. Much better than the movie (which I don't feel does the book justice).

[atrixa]

Not sure if this counts as dystopian, but Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman is a good read. It's aimed more at kids, but has some more serious/adult themes.

It's pretty much a society of reversed racism, taken to the nth degree.

[Shakeelah]

On the Beach by Nevil Schute is outstanding! A classic, I think.

[Oryx Crake]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far! I read On the Beach as well, truly a wonderful book.

The Stand and The Handmaiden's Tale are pretty high on my current reading list as well.

I am about to start reading Swan Song as well, which I hear is similar to The Stand.

I feel pretty shameful not to have read 1984 yet, but I'll get to it.