Shelfology Book Pairing

A Novel

by Margaret Atwood

The first book of the MaddAddam trilogy explores a world that has been devastated by ecological and scientific disasters. It is at once a love story and a compelling vision of the future. Snowman, known as Jimmy before mankind was overwhelmed by a plague, is struggling to survive in a world where he may be the last human, and mourning the loss of his best friend, Crake, and the beautiful and elusive Oryx whom they both loved. In search of answers, Snowman embarks on a journey--with the help of the green-eyed Children of Crake--through the lush wilderness that was so recently a great city, until powerful corporations took mankind on an uncontrolled genetic engineering ride. --Adapted from publisher description.

A Novel

by George Orwell

Portrays life in a future time when a totalitarian government watches over all citizens and directs all activities. In a bleak world where even thoughts are controlled by the Party, a minor bureaucrat tries to rebel.