Books to Check Out if You’re in the Mood for Some Holiday Dystopia & Best of ‘25

Books to check out:
If you’re in the mood for some holiday dystopia…

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
By Philip K. Dick
Basis for the classic sci~fi movie, Blade Runner!
A Dystopian classic, before Ready Player One, The Hunger Games, or Divergent…

California author Philip Kindred Dick was a prolific American science fiction author whose work has had a lasting impact on literature, cinema, and popular culture. Known for his imaginative narratives and profound philosophical themes, Dick explored the nature of reality, the boundaries of human identity, and the impact of technology and authoritarianism on society. His stories often blurred the line between the real and the artificial, challenging readers to question their perceptions and beliefs.

Raised in California, Dick began writing professionally in the early 1950s, publishing short stories in various science fiction magazines. He quickly developed a distinctive voice within the genre, marked by a fusion of science fiction concepts with deep existential and psychological inquiry. Over his career, he authored 44 novels and more than 100 short stories, many of which have become classics in the field.

Notable Books of 2025 Per NY Times

Here’s the link to explore:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/books/notable-books.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share