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Like '1984', 'Catch 22' is one of those books that's become a part of our everyday language. But when it comes to contemporary society, what exactly did Joseph Heller's famous satire anticipate? This is the question we attempt to unravel in the final episode of our first season. Helping us are...
Published 06/20/19
'Good Omens' is a book written by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, 30 years ago. This year it also became a TV show. There's a reason for that. Now, with international tensions and the shadow of climate change constantly hanging over us, the story's apocalyptic themes feel more relevant than...
Published 06/13/19
'1984' turned 70 years old today, but it doesn't feel outdated. In fact, it's constantly coming back to dominate the news. Just a few days ago, CNN's Jake Tapper tweeted a quote from the book that went viral. In this second part of our exploration into how much of the Orwellian dystopia has come...
Published 06/07/19