so you want to join literary 1984
cool. let’s get into it.
we’re a slightly unhinged, deeply sentimental, kinda academic book club run by students in NC. we read stuff that makes us feel alive. or dead. or confused. preferably all three..
what even is this club?
- we read novels, essays, poems, plays—whatever makes us think or scream
- we meet weekly (sat/sun-ish around 2pm)
- we talk on discord, vent in threads, post memes (among other things), and occasionally get philosophical
- we have a writing circle. it’s real. it’s intense. it’s wholesome.
- sometimes we have side quests (mock trials. debates. atonement rituals. the occasional musical theatre outing. you know. normal things.)
how to join
- you don’t have to read everything (but please read as much as you can)
- you don’t have to show up every week
- you’re allowed to lurk in the discord server (but you must join the server)
- you just have to be interested and curious
- read when you can. post if you want. lurk forever. it’s fine.
- we would however appreciate it if you could vote on our next reads (using our mildly cursed spinner system)
there’s no pressure to read everything or show up every time. it’s fine. life happens. we’re just glad you’re here.
discord is where it happens
think of it like our secret literary hideout.
join it to get updates, book threads, event info, and Very Serious Literary Conversations™.
who can join?
- students, grads, readers, writers, researchers, book hoarders, story nerds, doom-scrollers, emotionally unstable English majors…
- basically anyone who likes books and vibes.
okay but what happens after I join?
- you’ll land in Discord
- say hi (or don’t—no pressure)
- check out the #start-here channel
- start reading with us!
enter the void:
(click it. you know you want to.)
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….still unsure?
check out our Club Guide or What We Read to get a feel for things. or just join and vibe. we’re not scary. mostly.