Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451 (1953) tells the tale of a near future with fireproof homes, where firemen are now tasked with the job of burning books. It’s a dystopian future, where pleasure is catered to and intellectualism has been all but extinguished. But after a chance encounter with a free spirit, one fireman starts to question the true purpose of his job.

• Fans of classic literature
• Sci-fi lovers
• Anyone who enjoys a good dystopian novel

Ray Bradbury was an influential and award-winning writer who published novels and short stories in a variety of genres but was most widely known for his pioneering efforts in science fiction. Some of his most iconic works include The Martian Chronicles, Something Wicked This Way Comes, and The Illustrated Man. Bradbury was 91 years old when he passed away in 2012.