#BannedBookSkyClub #BookSky I'm on a road trip tomorrow to visit family and back Monday late. There's talking points out for #ParableOfTheTalents and I'll figure out December's talking points begin date when I get back. Feel free to keep discussing; I'll be in and out but not in while driving 🙂

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky Is there anything else you'd like to share about the book Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler?

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky Butler planned on more Parable books with proposed titles: Parable of the Trickster, Parable of the Teacher, Parable of Chaos, & Parable of Clay. How do you think the Parable stories would have continued if written?

#BannedBookSkyClub reminder: The December 2025 book is A Wizard of Earthsea (The Books of Earthsea, 1) by Ursula Le Guin. Discussion begin date TBA. Join us! #AWizardOfEarthsea #BookSky

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky In the prologue of the book Parable of the Talents, Larkin calls her mother, Lauren, "misguided." Do you agree? Why or why not?

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky What do the Parable books teach us about survival?

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky What was your reaction to the Marcus/Lauren/Larkin family dynamic? Would you have forgiven Marcus? Explain.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky What did you think of the "Destiny" of Earthseed? Were you invested in its success, or did it feel peripheral? Explain.

Seriously, @nytimes.com? THIS is the best opinion you have NOW? Then you doubled-down today blathering about “toxic feminism” in the workplace? Well, if “toxic” means equal pay, equitable job opportunities, and punished sexual harassment, GOOD!

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky Which character in the book Parable of the Talents did you most relate to? Why?

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky In Parable of the Talents, President Jarret's goal was to make the United States a Christian nation. Do you think this is a realistic goal for the country as it is now? Would someone succeed in doing so? Explain.

If you've read Octavia Butler's #ParableOfTheTalents the #BannedBookSkyClub is currently discussing the book. Feel free to join in the discussion; see below for how to find talking points. #BookSky

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky Talk about Butler's strengths as a storyteller. Were you fully engaged with the book from beginning to end? Explain.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky Do you have a favorite Earthseed verse from Parable of the Talents, or one that speaks to you? Explain.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky Are there lessons to be learned from the Parable books that we can apply to current times? Explain.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky If you’ve read Parable of the Sower, how do you think Parable of the Talents compares? Do you think Talents works as a standalone? Explain.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky Did you find reasons for hope in the book Parable of the Talents that you can apply to current events? Explain.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky Do you consider Earthseed as described in the Parable books a cult? Why or why not?

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky Why do you think Parable of the Talents has been banned/challenged?

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky I've sent out talking points to start the discussion of Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler. I'll send out more for about a week. To join, check the hashtags or pin/like the feed (go to link; click on 3 dots).

#BannedBookSkyClub schedule: November 2025: Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler December 2025: A Wizard of Earthsea (The Books of Earthsea, 1) by Ursula Le Guin January 2026: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Link to feed in replies. #BookSky Please join us.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky Does Parable of the Talents benefit from including other voices besides Lauren’s? Explain.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky People often describe the Parable books as prescient. Do you agree? Can you give specific examples? If you disagree, why?

We will read banned books until, and after, morale improves. #BannedBookSkyClub #BookSky

The Toni Morrison section of my bookshelf. I've read the first three. The others may be future #BannedBookSkyClub books. #BookSky

Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the #BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler begins. I'll start sharing talking points around mid-morning. #BookSky

#BannedBookSkyClub Join us! We have great discussions!

#BannedBookSkyClub announcement! The January 2026 book will be Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Not to be missed! Join us! Spread the news! Link to feed in replies. #TheirEyesWereWatchingGod #BookSky

A huge thank you to those who participated in the #BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell. We've had an absolutely amazing discussion! If you've read the book and would like to join in, go to the feed link below for talking points and replies. #Read1984 #BookSky

The November 2025 #BannedBookSkyClub book is #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler. I will share talking points from November 5th-12th (I'm traveling some after that), but feel free to reply anytime after since discussions never end. Link to feed in replies. #BookSky

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky Is there anything else you'd like to share about the book 1984 by George Orwell?

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky Discuss the theme of betrayal in the book 1984 by George Orwell.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky How do you feel about the way Orwell ended his book 1984? Did you have hopes for a different ending? Explain. *Spoilers in replies likely

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky Given that creativity often flourishes during times of social or political crisis, do you think it's realistic that the Party in the book 1984 was able to widely damage/control the human spirit? Why or why not?

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky How do you think you would fare in a society as described in the book 1984? Would you survive? Would you rebel? Explain.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky Is there a modern-day Big Brother that poses danger to society? Explain.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky What did you think about the Goldstein book excerpts? Why do you think O'Brien gave the book to Winston? Why do you think Orwell included the excerpts?

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky Are there any lessons learned from reading 1984 that you can apply to contemporary life? Explain.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky Did you find any reasons for hope in the book 1984? How did you feel when you finished reading the book? Explain.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky What did you think of O'Brien? Does he make for a compelling villain? Explain.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky Talk about the Party's use of language to control thought. Do you agree with Syme's view of language? Why or why not?

If you've read 1984 by George Orwell, feel free to join in on the #BannedBookSkyClub discussion going on now. Incredible comments and insights. Check it out. Link to feed here: bsky.app/profile/did:... #Read1984 #BookSky

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky On page 27 of the 2023, 75th anniversary paperback edition, Winston thinks, "It was not by making yourself heard but by staying sane that you carried on the human heritage." Do you agree? Why or why not?

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky Would you recommend 1984 as a book everyone should read? Why or why not?

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky Explain "doublethink" as if you are talking to someone who has not read 1984. What purpose did it serve?

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky Talk about Big Brother. Do you think he was ever a real person or a concept created by the party? Explain.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky How was George Orwell prescient with regards to technology? Which current technological innovations remind you of any described in the book 1984?

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky Do you think it's possible for a government to widely control individual thought to the extent portrayed in the book 1984? Explain.

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky Why do you think 1984 is an iconic and influential work?

#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky Is Winston a likeable character? Why or why not?