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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 2h

I think literature is a reflection of reality, even when not directly there are parallels, which can make us think.

Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 3h

The book may very well serve as a warning, but it's also a blueprint for authoritarianism/oligarchy, which is frightening.

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 4h

Y'all crack me up.

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 5h

To join go to the feed link below, click on three dots on top right for options to like/pin. We've read The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. You can go to hashtag #TheGirlWhoLovedTomGordon and look for talking point posts of mine to see discussion replies. Feel free to participate any time.

Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 5h

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky

I've sent out talking points to start the discussion of 1984. I'll send out more periodically for the next two weeks or so.

To join check the hashtags or pin/like the feed (go to link; click on 3 dots).

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 5h

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky

Did you find any parts of 1984 frightening? If so, what frightened you the most?

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 5h

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky

What specifically do you think Orwell got right about the future in the book 1984?

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 5h

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky

Based on your reading of 1984, would you say George Orwell is a misogynist? Explain why or why not.

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 5h

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky

Is this your first read of 1984 or have you read before? If it's your first read, what is your key takeaway? If a re-read, what did you gain from revisiting?

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 5h

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky

Why do you think 1984 has been banned or challenged numerous times?

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 5h

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky

Talk about the often quoted:

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command”

…and what it means to you, within the context of having read the book, 1984.

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 15h

I'm glad the discussion is helpful!

Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 17h

Hello #BannedBookSkyClub

I'll start sharing talking points for 1984 by George Orwell Thursday morning, Oct 9, 2025. Typically I've started at midnight, but my sleep schedule's changed and now I'm a morning person, go figure.

Looking forward to the discussion! #Read1984 #BookSky #BannedBooksWeek

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 17h

A book club only it's all online, you can participate at your convenience, no pressure, and you read books that have been banned/challenged. #BannedBookSkyClub #BookSky

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Mike P ✅️ @masterofgum.bsky.social · 18h

Werewolf, but it's spelled "Wherewolf" and it's just the townfolk looking for the wolf. They ca hear it howling, but they can't figure out from where.

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 23h

Awesome! I had the best book club discussion with university students during banned books week when I was still working (Handmaid's Tale). It's such a wonderful experience when they engage; glad you had a great discussion!

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 4d

I didn't plan this, but fortuitously the 2025 Banned Books Week theme is "Censorship is so 1984," and the #BannedBookSkyClub October 2025 book, with discussion beginning October 9th, during Banned Books Week, is (you guessed it) 1984 by George Orwell.

Join us! Link to feed in replies. #BookSky

Photo of the 75th anniversary paperback edition of 1984 by George Orwell.

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 2d

I've never read before either. It was time.

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 4d

There are library leaders who seem to like to pit librarians and library staff against each other. I found it incredibly bizarre and counter-productive.

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 4d

Go to link below click on three dots at top right for options to like/pin.

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 4d

I didn't plan this, but fortuitously the 2025 Banned Books Week theme is "Censorship is so 1984," and the #BannedBookSkyClub October 2025 book, with discussion beginning October 9th, during Banned Books Week, is (you guessed it) 1984 by George Orwell.

Join us! Link to feed in replies. #BookSky

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Dave Coulter @osage2024.bsky.social · 4d

Looking forward to the discussion. Sad to say this book is quite resonant to our times...
#bannedbookskyclub

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 5d

I did, thank you!

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 6d

I'm back. Don't forget, discussion of 1984 by George Orwell begins Thursday, October 9, 2025. #BannedBookSkyClub #1984 #BookSky

Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · Sep 6

Attention: #BannedBookSkyClub

I'm traveling most of September, so our discussion of #1984 by George Orwell will begin Thursday, October 9, 2025. Hope you can join us! #BookSky

Link to feed in replies.

Photo of book 1984 by George Orwell with a red cover that has a large illustrated eye near the center.

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Retired-Librarian @retired-librarian.bsky.social · 8d

It was sooooo good

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