SCOTT BOOK CLUB

July’s Book- The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K Le Guin
Suggested By- Molly and John
Genre: Science fiction, surrealism, fantasy

The Lathe of Heaven is a 1971 science fiction novel by Ursula K. Le Guin about George Orr, a man whose dreams alter reality, and his psychiatrist, Dr. William Haber, who tries to use this power to "improve" the world, leading to chaotic and dystopian consequences. The novel explores themes of power, control, reality, and the dangers of utopianism, blending Taoist philosophy with surreal, reality-bending science fiction. It is considered a classic of the genre, winning the Locus Award in 1972.

Content Warning: Drug dependency, Medical trauma, Genocide

FUTURE READS: August- Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
September- Sick Puppy by Carl Hiaasen
October- Childish Things by Dave Warneck
November- The Buddha In The Attic by Julie Otsuka.