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Books that predicted events happening in 2026

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Books that predicted events happening in 2026
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12/02/2026 10:00 ‧ 7 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Throughout history, authors have been fascinated with the idea of predicting the future. Whether they’re looking at how tech could take over, worsening class divides, or environmental collapse, it’s not usually a positive outcome.

On that note, it's unfortunate that some of them have been incredibly accurate. While they aren’t set specifically in 2026, they were written in a dystopian near future that falls into this current decade. Some predictions have been written with shocking accuracy, while others heed a warning that is still relevant today

So, which authors predicted what would happen in 2026? And does real life measure up? Click on to find out.

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