For many, “1984” by George Orwell is one of those books. Its impact on science-fiction and pop culture is far-reaching. “Big Brother,” “Thought Police” and even “ Orwellian ” are ...

Americans still read George Orwell’s “Nineteen Eighty-Four,” 75 years after it was first published on June 8, 1949. At the time, the year 1984 was far in the future — now it’s 40 years ...

1984, by George Orwell, read by Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, ... The Book Review Podcast: Each week, top authors and critics talk about the latest news in the literary world.

Unsurprisingly, given that it culminated in both his masterpiece and his death, Orwell’s time on the island has been picked over by biographers, but Orwell’s Island: George, Jura and 1984, by ...

To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, ... 'Julia' revisits George Orwell's '1984,' from a new point of view. February 29, 2024 7:00 AM ET ...