About us
The Paperback Society is a book club in Vancouver, BC, focused on sci-fi and dystopian fiction.
We meet once a month, in person, over coffee, to talk about the book and what it stirred up.
No pressure to finish the book before showing up. Come as you are, even if you only got halfway.
Free to attend, always.
Featured event
The Dispossessed - Book Club November Edition
Welcome to the November edition of The Paperback Society, a small book club discussing dystopian/sci-fi fiction!
This time we are discussing: The Dispossessed authored by Ursula K. Le Guin
No requirement to finish the book before attending, but it's encouraged!
This is a free event, no cost to attend.
📷 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paperback.yvr
To help us make the most of our limited spaces, we kindly ask that you update your RSVP if you're no longer able to attend, so we can offer your spot to someone else!
About the book:
The Dispossessed (1974) is a science fiction novel that explores two contrasting societies: one built on freedom and equality, and the other shaped by wealth, power, and inequality. The story follows Shevek, a brilliant physicist who travels between two worlds in search of knowledge, understanding, and a better future. Through his journey, the book explores themes of freedom, individuality, cooperation,and themeaning of a true utopia.
About the author:
Ursula K. Le Guin (1929–2018) was an influential American author best known for her science fiction and fantasy novels. Her writing often explored social issues, human nature, gender, politics, and alternative ways of living. She received numerous literary awards, including the Hugo and Nebula awards, and is remembered for using imaginative worlds to challenge readers' ideas about society and humanity.
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The Dispossessed - Book Club November Edition
Vancouver Public Library - Central Library, 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1, Canada, Vancouver, BC, CAWelcome to the November edition of The Paperback Society, a small book club discussing dystopian/sci-fi fiction!
This time we are discussing: The Dispossessed authored by Ursula K. Le Guin
No requirement to finish the book before attending, but it's encouraged!
This is a free event, no cost to attend.📷 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paperback.yvr
To help us make the most of our limited spaces, we kindly ask that you update your RSVP if you're no longer able to attend, so we can offer your spot to someone else!
About the book:
The Dispossessed (1974) is a science fiction novel that explores two contrasting societies: one built on freedom and equality, and the other shaped by wealth, power, and inequality. The story follows Shevek, a brilliant physicist who travels between two worlds in search of knowledge, understanding, and a better future. Through his journey, the book explores themes of freedom, individuality, cooperation,and themeaning of a true utopia.About the author:
Ursula K. Le Guin (1929–2018) was an influential American author best known for her science fiction and fantasy novels. Her writing often explored social issues, human nature, gender, politics, and alternative ways of living. She received numerous literary awards, including the Hugo and Nebula awards, and is remembered for using imaginative worlds to challenge readers' ideas about society and humanity.9 attendees
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