1. 1984 by George Orwell
George Orwell’s unsettling vision of a future ruled by Big Brother has made 1984 one of the most frequently banned books in the world. Its fearless critique of totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and thought control led to restrictions in the USSR, where its message hit uncomfortably close to home. Even some U.S. districts have challenged it for its political undertones. The novel’s cautionary tale about unchecked government power remains disturbingly relevant in today’s society. [Source]
