#BannedBookSkyClub Pin the feed to your home page to get updates and join the discussion November 2025: Parable of the Talents, Octavia Butler December 2025: A Wizard of Earthsea, Ursula Le Guin January 2026: Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston
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#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.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Which character in the book Parable of the Talents did you most relate to? Why?
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#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.
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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
Retired-Librarian@retired-librarian.bsky.social
#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).
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#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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).
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#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.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Do you consider Earthseed as described in the Parable books a cult? Why or why not?
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Does Parable of the Talents benefit from including other voices besides Lauren’s? Explain.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Why do you think Parable of the Talents has been banned/challenged?
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#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?
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#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.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the #BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler begins. I'll start sharing talking points around mid-morning. #BookSky
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The Toni Morrison section of my bookshelf. I've read the first three. The others may be future #BannedBookSkyClub books. #BookSky
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We will read banned books until, and after, morale improves. #BannedBookSkyClub #BookSky
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#BannedBookSkyClub
Join us!
We have great discussions!
Retired-Librarian@retired-librarian.bsky.social
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
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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
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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
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#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?
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of 1984 by George Orwell #Read1984 #BookSky
Discuss the theme of betrayal in the book 1984 by George Orwell.
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#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
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