One book with a connection to 1984 is Anthem by Ayn Rand. The societies in both are similar in many aspects, namely the lack of individualism. In both it is proven dangerous to have your own thoughts; in 1984 this is referred to as thoughtcrime, mentioned often by the main character, along with speak of vanishing if anyone discovered his journal. Correspondingly, in Anthem, the main character writes in his journal about the evil and transgression of having thoughts of your own. Notably both books take it a step further then that in different ways, but the prohibition of individualism is prominent and is what the main protagonist in both fight for. Furthermore, the way the societies are controlled coincide with one another, notably with fear