Dystopian Novel Sales Spike After Trump Victory

Following Donald Trump's election victory, sales of dystopian novels like Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale' and George Orwell's '1984' have surged, reflecting public concern over the political climate. These books, which explore themes of tyranny and repression, have climbed dramatically on bestseller charts, with 'The Handmaid's Tale' moving over 400 places to the third spot on Amazon. Similarly, Timothy Snyder's 'On Tyranny' has entered the top 10, and Rebecca Solnit's 'Men Explain Things to Me' has seen a significant rise. Meanwhile, pro-Trump books such as Melania Trump's memoir 'Melania' and JD Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy' are also topping charts. This renewed interest in literature underscores readers' engagement with socio-political narratives during turbulent times.