Best Political Fiction Books of 2025

1984 by George Orwell is a dystopian novel that depicts a government that seeks to control its citizens by rewriting history and manipulating their thoughts. The story follows Winston Smith as he struggles to resist the Party's power and think for himself. Despite being written more than 70 years ago, the novel remains relevant today and serves as a warning against the dangers of totalitarianism. Orwell's writing is powerful and creates an immersive world that is both haunting and thought-provoking.

The 75th Anniversary Edition of Animal Farm is a timeless and timely allegorical novel that satirizes a society's blind march towards totalitarianism. George Orwell's masterpiece is a razor-edged fairy tale for grown-ups that records the evolution from revolution against tyranny to a totalitarianism just as terrible. The book has a meaning and message still ferociously fresh and remains our great satire on the darker face of modern history. This edition features a new introduction by Téa Obreht and is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and fiction books.

The Handmaid's Tale is a dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood that explores the consequences of environmental disasters and declining birthrates leading to a totalitarian regime called the Republic of Gilead. The story follows Offred, a Handmaid assigned to produce children for one of Gilead's commanders, as she struggles to survive in a world where she is deprived of her freedom and her own identity. The book is an eerie warning of the dangers of politics and sex interconnections. The Handmaid's Tale is a modern classic that deserves the highest praise, as it brilliantly illuminates some of the darker interconnections between politics and sex.

A Gentleman in Moscow: A Novel is a beautifully written, transporting tale of a man ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel due to his aristocratic background. Count Alexander Rostov is an indomitable man of erudition and wit who must now live in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history are unfolding outside the hotel’s doors. Through his reduced circumstances, he gains entry into a much larger world of emotional discovery. This book is a thrilling combination of romance, politics, espionage, and poetry that casts a spell on the reader.

The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement - 30th Anniversary Edition, written by Eli Goldratt, is a must-read for managers in the industry. The book tells the story of Alex Rogo, a plant manager who has ninety days to save his failing factory from being closed down by corporate HQ. With the help of a former professor, Jonah, Alex breaks out of conventional ways of thinking and discovers the Theory of Constraints (TOC). The book's serious message for all managers in industry is to define their goals in terms of ongoing improvement. The book's 30th Anniversary Edition includes a graphic novel version and an article by Eli Goldratt on the rules of operations. Overall, this book is a compelling read that offers practical insights for anyone aiming for continuous improvement in their organization.

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is a classic African Trilogy that explores the encounter between Africa and Europe during the colonial era. The story follows Okonkwo, a wealthy Igbo warrior, as he resists the devaluation of his traditions by British political and religious forces. Achebe's unsentimental portrayal of tribal life before and after colonialism provides a balanced view of a world filled with violence, war, and suffering, as well as tradition, ritual, and social coherence. With over 20 million copies sold and translated into 57 languages, Things Fall Apart is a masterpiece that has inspired generations of writers and readers worldwide.

The Overstory by Richard Powers is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that tells the story of a group of people who discover the world of trees and are drawn into its unfolding catastrophe. The book spans from antebellum New York to the late twentieth-century Timber Wars of the Pacific Northwest and beyond, and is a stunning evocation of the natural world. The ingeniously structured narrative branches and canopies like the trees at the core of the story, and the book is a mind-opening fiction that connects us all in a very positive way to the things that we have to do if we want to regain our planet. This is a must-read for anyone who cares about the environment and our place in it.

The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a heart-wrenching novel that tells the story of a beekeeper and his wife, an artist, who had to flee their home in Aleppo during the Syrian War. The couple's journey to find a new home in Britain is full of dangers, loss, and uncertainty. The novel is a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of war on innocent lives and the resilience of the human spirit. The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a beautifully written book that will stay with readers long after they finish reading it.

The Night Agent by Matthew Quirk is a gripping and timely thriller that delves into the world of espionage and conspiracy in the White House. FBI Agent Peter Sutherland is tasked with finding a Russian mole within the highest levels of the US government, leading him down a dangerous path where anyone could be a traitor. With heart-stopping action and incredible twists, this book is a must-read for fans of the genre. Quirk's writing style is reminiscent of David Baldacci and John Grisham, making him a new master of suspense.

The Master and Margarita: 50th-Anniversary Edition (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) is a literary masterpiece that combines satire and fantasy. Mikhail Bulgakov's work is a devastating and funny satire of Soviet life, and it became a literary phenomenon when it was finally published in 1966 and 1967. The newly revised translation by the award-winning team of Pevear and Volokhonsky is made from the complete and unabridged Russian text. This book is a must-read for those who love classic literature and fiction books. It is a unique and imaginative explosion of humor, satire, heart, and craziness that will captivate readers from the first page to the last.