Dystopian Novels Surge in Popularity Post-Election
TL;DR
Following Donald Trump's reelection, sales of dystopian novels like Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" and George Orwell's "1984" have surged, reflecting public concern over issues like reproductive rights. "The Handmaid's Tale" saw a 6,866% increase in sales, topping Amazon's literary and political fiction categories. The election, which highlighted reproductive rights, has drawn comparisons to Atwood's novel, set in a theocratic society. Other dystopian works, such as "Fahrenheit 451," also saw increased sales, while apps like Calm gained popularity amid election stress.
- Books like ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and ‘1984’ are flying off the shelves after the presidential election CNN
- Sales surge for dystopian books after Trump election victory The Guardian
- 'The Handmaid's Tale' and '1984' Return to Amazon's Bestsellers Charts Following Trump Win Rolling Stone
- Trump victory renews interest in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and other fictional dystopias The Associated Press
- Dystopian Novels See Boost in Sales After Election, From ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ to ‘1984’ Variety
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