Top ya dystopian novels: Which ones should you read first?

I'd recommend starting with 'The Hunger Games'. It's a really engaging read with a strong female lead, Katniss Everdeen. The story is fast - paced and the world - building is excellent. You'll be quickly drawn into the harsh and dangerous world of Panem.

Some great ones to start with are 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi. It's a powerful memoir in graphic novel form that gives insights into life in Iran. Another is 'Smile' by Raina Telgemeier, which is a relatable story about growing up and dealing with dental problems. 'Bone' by Jeff Smith is also a classic. It has a great adventure story with interesting characters.

Well, in the top 10 YA romance novels, 'Eleanor & Park' is a must - read. It beautifully captures the awkwardness and tenderness of first love. Then there's 'Anna and the French Kiss' which takes you on a journey to Paris with a great love story. Also, 'Red, White & Royal Blue' is a popular one. It has a unique take on a relationship between the son of the US president and a British prince.

I'd recommend starting with 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte. It's a story of a young woman's journey through life, love, and self - discovery. Jane's strong character and her relationship with Mr. Rochester are both complex and engaging.

One of the top ones is '1984' by George Orwell. It presents a totalitarian society where Big Brother is always watching. Another great one is 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, which shows a world where people are genetically engineered and conditioned for their roles. And 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood is also very creepy, depicting a society where women are subjugated and used for reproduction.

Well, if you're into really intense and gritty zombie novels, 'The Walking Dead' series of novels (which the TV show is based on) is a great start. It shows the struggle for survival in a post - zombie - rise world. 'I Am Legend' by Richard Matheson can also be considered a precursor to the modern zombie novel. It has a lone survivor in a world filled with what are basically zombie - like creatures. And then there's 'Feed' by Mira Grant, which is set in a world where zombies are a part of everyday life and the story focuses on bloggers covering the news about them.

Some of the top Dostoyevsky novels are 'Crime and Punishment', 'The Brothers Karamazov', and 'Notes from Underground'. 'Crime and Punishment' is a great starting point. It delves deep into the psychological turmoil of its main character, Raskolnikov, who commits a murder and then grapples with his conscience. The exploration of guilt, morality, and redemption makes it a classic and a captivating read for those new to Dostoyevsky.

Some of the top YA dystopian novels include 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It's set in a post - apocalyptic world where teens are forced to fight to the death in an annual event. Another is 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth, which features a society divided into factions based on virtues. 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner is also popular, with its mystery - filled maze and boys trying to escape a strange place.

Some of the top ones to start with could be 'Star Wars: Dark Empire'. It's a classic that delves deep into the post - Return of the Jedi era, exploring the return of the Emperor. Another great one is 'Star Wars: Legacy' which is set far in the future of the Star Wars universe and has an interesting cast of characters and a complex plot.

One of the top espionage novels is 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold' by John le Carré. It's a classic that delves deep into the murky world of Cold War espionage, with complex characters and a plot full of twists.