Bay Books Book Club Corner What books people are reading… Dune
1984
By Frank Herbert Winner of numerous awards and first in the series, this epic science fiction novel, Dune, takes place on a desert planet Arrakis. Paul Atredides must follow in his family’s footsteps of ruling over “spice,” a most valuable commodity. His family is betrayed, sending Paul on an unforgettable journey towards his destiny. This is a wellloved classic series.
By George Orwell George Orwell’s controversial 1984, often read by teenagers, has more to offer the second time reader. This timeless, compelling story of Winston, the rebellious main character, who tries to live a secret life beyond Big Brother’s watchful eye, speaks to today’s audience, just as it did when it was first released in 1961 with its political, social and sexual themes and prophecies.
Catch-22
A Brief History of Time
By Joseph Heller This classic satirical war novel was set in World War II with a distinctive chaotic timeline that develops with the plot. This highly structured novel, told through the eyes of different characters, created its own catch phrase on illogical absurdity. A story worth exploring and reexploring, Heller’s novel of 1961 is still relevant today.
By Stephen Hawking Hawking explores the ideas of how the universe began, how time flows, the boundaries (?) of space and more. First published in 1988, Hawking uses words all can understand to get his complex ideas and theories across. As time has passed, many of his original ideas have been confirmed and new chapters have been added. Well worth another read.
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