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The quote on the cover is worth its own post.

Thought provoking essays from a truly original mind.

“I have not written a novel for seven years, but I hope to write another fairly soon. It is bound to be a failure...”

His next novel was 1984.

And the rest of the bookloutlet.com order. I got $25 off! I pretty much MADE money. Okay, I didn't, but that's $25i can spend on more books! #bookhaul

Personally speaking, it gets too much after a certain point. Some aspects and parts of the book are good and relatable but it mostly is a book of moaning!

@TheBookmarkPR is receiving books that were not delivered during #HurricaneMaria

Written in 1940. Still true in many ways. #orwell

I had a little bit too much to drink last night so not feeling great today so treated myself to a book shop visit to stock up on books before we go on holiday. #orwell #orwellian #politics #personaljourney #holidayreads

"Patriotism is usually stronger than class-hatred, and always stronger than any kind of internationalism"

I'm not sure what I think about that, Orwell writes about how the whole of England came together to fight in the war despite internal divisions. It's interesting how some of what he says can be applied to current goings on. It's sad to think that it takes the horrors of war to unite people.

So behind on my reading but enjoying it when I can

Just to show my ignorance I had thought that "Stormtrooper" was an invention by George Lucas and not an actual designation for a specialized group of German soldiers ? I need to read more history.
#vocabulary

Last read of the year. Best of 2016: Litsy! Love this community 💕💕 Many happy readings to all and a very happy and joyful New Year! 📚💕

Time now for a pale ale and see what Mr. Orwell has to say. 🍻

#booksandbrews

It wasn't what I was expecting, but I really enjoyed it - and the last essay made me giggle aloud on the train. I admit that I was hoping it would rejuvenate the writing urge in me. It didn't do that, but it did renew my desire to keep fighting politically.

This book is old, but sort of awkwardly still timely?

I'm too sleepy for democratic socialist propaganda...

This is the realist thing I've ever read.

My Penguin bookshelf. Let's see pic's of your shelves!

"In any case I find that by the time you have perfected any style of writing, you have always outgrown it."

Whether puncturing the lies of politicians or telling unpalatable truths about wars, Orwell's uncompromising essays are more relevant and essential than ever in today's era of spin.

#ireadbooksactually

"What I have wanted to do throughout the past ten years is to make political writing into an art."
This is only of the essays that was a treat to read.