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🗓 Date: Oct 5 | 🕔 Time: 5 PM |📍 Location: Four Seasons Books“Big Brother is watching.” But what if the story wasn’t just Winston’s?
This summer, The Banned Book Club will embark on a tandem read of two books that explore the dystopian world of Orwell’s 1984—from two perspectives.
📖 1984 by George Orwell – A classic novel that has been banned and challenged worldwide for its anti-government themes, depictions of surveillance, and political subversion.
📖 Julia by Sandra Newman – A contemporary retelling of 1984 through the eyes of Julia, Winston’s lover, revealing a new perspective on resistance, power, and survival in a totalitarian regime.
💡 How it works:
• Read 1984 and Julia throughout the summer
• Join us on Oct 5 for a deep dive discussion into both novels—contrasting Orwell’s vision with Newman’s retelling
• Explore how censorship, government control, and resistance remain as relevant as ever
1984 books has been banned, challenged, and debated for decades, making it the perfect selections for a summer-long exploration of power, truth, and the freedom to think.
📖 Start reading now & RSVP for the August discussion!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
114 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV, United States
