#BannedBookSkyClub Pin the feed to your home page to get updates and join the discussion June 2025: The Left Hand of Darkness, Ursula Le Guin July 2025: Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison August 2025: The Complete Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi September/October 2025: 1984, George Orwell
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #SongOfSolomon by Toni Morrison #BookSky
What did you think of Toni Morrison's use of foreshadowing in the novel Song of Solomon? Did any examples particularly stand out for you and why?
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The discussion of #SongOfSolomon by Toni Morrison is ongoing.
Check the feed or hashtag for talking points. I'll share more periodically for the next couple weeks or so.
Be back later today; long story.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #SongOfSolomon by Toni Morrison
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In the forward, Toni Morrison talked about the challenge of managing the "radical shift in imagination from a female locus to a male one." Was the male voice in Song of Solomon convincing for you? Why or why not?
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #SongOfSolomon by Toni Morrison #BookSky
Why do you think the novel Song of Solomon has been banned/challenged?
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #SongOfSolomon by Toni Morrison #BookSky
Talk about the importance of naming in the novel Song of Solomon.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #SongOfSolomon by Toni Morrison #BookSky
I've sent out talking points to start the discussion of Song of Solomon. I'll send out more periodically for the next two or so weeks.
To join check the hashtags or pin/like the feed (go to link; click on 3 dots).
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #SongOfSolomon by Toni Morrison #BookSky
Was there a particular character in the novel Song of Solomon who you were drawn to or could relate to? Explain.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #SongOfSolomon by Toni Morrison #BookSky
In the forward, Toni Morrison provides a detailed explanation of the first sentence of the novel Song of Solomon. What do you think of the first sentence and how it sets up the story?
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #SongOfSolomon by Toni Morrison #BookSky
Was Milkman a likeable character in the novel Song of Solomon? Were you invested in his story? Explain.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #SongOfSolomon by Toni Morrison #BookSky
Have you read other books by Toni Morrison? If so, how does Song of Solomon compare? If not, do you plan on reading more?
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #SongOfSolomon by Toni Morrison #BookSky
Talk about flight as a recurring symbol in Song of Solomon.
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July 2025: #BannedBookSkyClub is discussing #SongOfSolomon by Toni Morrison; I'll start sharing talking points on Wednesday, July 9th. August 2025: #TheCompletePersepolis by Marjane Satrapi. Join us! Link to Banned Book Club feed in replies. #BookSky
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July 2025: #BannedBookSkyClub is discussing #SongOfSolomon by Toni Morrison; I'll start sharing talking points on Wednesday, July 9th.
August 2025: #TheCompletePersepolis by Marjane Satrapi.
Join us! Link to Banned Book Club feed in replies. #BookSky
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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who's participated in the #BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #TheLeftHandOfDarkness by Ursula Le Guin.
If you'd like to read the posts or want to participate in the discussion go to the feed link below, or check the hashtags, to find talking point posts and replies.
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#BannedBookSkyClub schedule:
July 2025: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
August 2025: The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
September/October 2025: 1984 by George Orwell
November 2025: Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler.
Link to feed in replies. #BookSky
Please join us.
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#BannedBookSkyClub books we've read or will be reading. Complete list in alt text. Link to feed in replies. Like/pin the feed for easy access to talking points. Upcoming schedule also in replies. #BookSky
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #TheLeftHandOfDarkness by Ursula Le Guin #BookSky
Is there anything else you'd like to share about the novel The Left Hand of Darkness?
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #TheLeftHandOfDarkness by Ursula Le Guin #BookSky
What about the novel The Left Hand of Darkness will stay with you - what will you remember most?
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #TheLeftHandOfDarkness by Ursula Le Guin #BookSky
Explain the significance of shadows in the novel The Left Hand of Darkness.
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Don't forget! July 2025's book is #SongOfSolomon by Toni Morrison.
I'll start posting talking points on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 and post more for two or so weeks.
See replies for link to Banned Book Club feed. Please join us!
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #TheLeftHandOfDarkness by Ursula Le Guin #BookSky
Talk about the trek across the Gobrin ice in The Left Hand of Darkness and the imagery and emotions it evoked for you.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #TheLeftHandOfDarkness by Ursula Le Guin #BookSky
In the author's note to the book The Left Hand of Darkness, Le Guin said "Science fiction is not predictive; it is descriptive." Do you agree? Why or why not?
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #TheLeftHandOfDarkness by Ursula Le Guin #BookSky
As you read The Left Hand of Darkness, what did you think about the structure, including the use of multiple voices?
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Reminder the July 2025 #BannedBookSKyClub book is #SongOfSolomon by Toni Morrison. Discussion begin date TBA.
See replies for link to feed. We discuss books here, online, on Bluesky, at your convenience. No deadlines. #BookSky
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The June 2025 #BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #TheLeftHandOfDarkness is going on now. Check out the hashtags or pin the feed for talking points and replies. More talking points forthcoming. Feed link in replies. #BookSky
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