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The Guns of the SouthNovel
Harry Turtledovestandalone novel1992
War & military, set in our world.
KindredNovel
Octavia E. Butlerstandalone novel1979
Time travel and historical fiction, emotional in tone, about survival.
“Widely popular, it has frequently been chosen as a text by community-wide reading programs and book organizations, and for high school and college courses.”
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Underground AirlinesNovel
Ben H. Wintersstandalone novel2016
Thriller & suspense, set in contemporary.
The Hunger GamesUniverse
universe5 books2008
Dystopia, about survival, set in far future.
“Panem, they call it now — a nation raised on the drowned bones of North America, a glittering Capitol ringed by twelve districts it once starved into obedience.”
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The Plot Against AmericaNovel
Philip Rothstandalone novel2004
Historical fiction, about political intrigue and totalitarianism, set in early 20th century.
“Roosevelt is defeated in 1940 by Charles Lindbergh, who guides the US towards fascism and anti-Semitism.”
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The Underground RailroadNovel
Colson Whiteheadstandalone novel2016
Historical fiction, about survival.