It seems that the idea of socialism is gaining public cred. It's time to bone up on the literature.
The cover story of a recent issue of New York "is about contemporary socialism: what it means to be a socialist in 2019, and how the movement transformed from — as writer Simon van Zuylen-Wood put it — 'irrelevant, [from] the dustbin-of-history' to a movement that is near-ubiquitous, at least among a certain type of under-35-year-old. For those who’re interested in learning more about the origins of the movement, we’ve consulted a slew of experts ... on the best books to get started with. As always, each book is recommended by at least two experts."
Article: The Best Books to Understand Socialism, According to Experts