The Outside-the-Box Book Club "The Lathe of Heaven"

117 S. Pineapple Ave.,Sarasota FL 34236

24 October, 2022

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In this monthly book club dedicated to reading speculative fiction to make you ponder your own existence, October's pick is The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin. A classic science fiction novel by one of the greatest writers of the genre, set in a future world where one man's dreams control the fate of humanity. We will meet in person at our new store location at 117 S. Pineapple Ave. The book club is $17 which includes your copy of The Lathe of Heaven to be picked up at Bookstore1 anytime before our meeting.About The Lathe of Heaven:The Lathe of Heaven is an eerily prescient novel from award-winning author Ursula K. Le Guin that masterfully addresses the dangers of power and humanity's self-destructiveness, questioning the nature of reality itself. In a future world racked by violence and environmental catastrophes, George Orr wakes up one day to discover that his dreams have the ability to alter reality. He seeks help from Dr. William Haber, a psychiatrist who immediately grasps the power George wields. Soon George must preserve reality itself as Dr. Haber becomes adept at manipulating George's dreams for his own purposes. .......................................................................... All signed up and unable to go? Please let us know! Seating is limited and there may be people on our waitlist who would like to to take your place. Please send an email to [email protected] ASAP and hopefully we'll see you next time. Click here to go to the Bookstore1Sarasota website.