DECEMBER Lisbon Book Club: 1984 by George Orwell

Event Details:
🗓️ Date: December 20, 2025
🕓 Time: 17h (Duration is 90-120min)
📍 Location: Saldanha Residences--Food Court, Downstairs: Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo 42E · Lisboa

📚✨ Join us for our December Lisbon Book Club meetup on December 20th, 2025 at 17h (5pm), where we’ll explore George Orwell’s timeless and chilling classic 1984.

Set in a dystopian future where Big Brother watches every move, Orwell’s masterpiece is both a political warning and a deeply human story of resistance, truth, and the fight to hold onto love and individuality in a world of control. 👁️📖

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Together we’ll unpack themes of surveillance, propaganda, censorship, and freedom, reflecting on how eerily relevant this novel remains today. Expect a discussion that is intense, thought-provoking, and sure to spark conversation about power and the resilience of the human spirit. ⚖️✨

📚 Whether you’re reading it for the first time or revisiting this classic, 1984 promises to leave you questioning and reflecting long after you’ve turned the last page.

📆 Grab your copy, meet us on December 20th @ 17h, and let’s dive into Orwell’s unforgettable vision together! 🌌

📚 Book Club Prep:
Whether you’re an ear reader (audiobooks 🎧), an eye reader (e-reader, phone, or digital copy 📱), or you love the feel of a physical book 📖—you’re welcome here!

*We encourage you to support local bookstores and libraries when possible. And don’t forget: someone in the group often has a physical copy they’re happy to lend once they’ve finished—so check in the WhatsApp group if you’re in need!

Agenda:
🕰️ Arrive a few minutes early to grab a coffee or snack from one of the many cafes and restaurants nearby (if budget and dietary restrictions allow).

👥 Gather as a large group for introductions, then break into smaller discussion groups for more personal conversations about the book.

📖 Book Discussion: Share your emotions, thoughts, and reflections on the story. SPOILERS WILL OCCUR—if you haven’t finished, no worries, just a heads-up!

🔄 Regroup to exchange key takeaways and insights from each group.

🍝 Optional dinner afterward at the Italian place upstairs—friends, partners, and loved ones are welcome to join! (RSVP IN WHATSAPP GROUP BY THURSDAY PRIOR)

Looking forward to a heartfelt, reflective, and enriching evening!

🫶🏼 Maggie
IG: @maggiegetsreal

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