Little Brother by Cory DoctorowOne of the most important books of 2008, and a worthy successor to Orwell's 1984. Security, freedom, technology, and terror are tackled in this kick-ass YA novel that both teens and adults need to read. Told through the eyes of 17yo techno-geek Marcus (aka w15t0n, aka M1k3y), the novel plummets through a devastating near-future attack on San Francisco, and the fascistic policies of the DHS in its aftermath. Brilliant in the sociopolitical, technological, and narrative senses, and highly recommended for anyone who feels as if they're now living in a police state. (Capsule review here.)