What we're reading: The Wanting Seed by Anthony Burgess

Anthony Burgess is best known for A Clockwork Orange. The Wanting Seed also falls into the dystopic category – my favorite – and it's just as bleak.

Overpopulated futuristic world? Check. Government have an eye on – and a hand in – everything you do? Check. Love triangle? Check. Population limitation by killing all the stupid people? Check. Really smart main character who figures everything out and gets the girl? Check.

Really, it's almost too perfect. I feel like giving you actual plot points would take away something. Like really, you should run out and read this book. Keep a dictionary and a glass of wine handy.

Also, be paranoid. Be very paranoid.