Shelfology Book Pairing

A Novel

by George Orwell

Portrays life in a future time when a totalitarian government watches over all citizens and directs all activities. In a bleak world where even thoughts are controlled by the Party, a minor bureaucrat tries to rebel.

by Chitra Divakaruni

The possibility of change, of starting anew, in this stunning beautiful and poignant collection of short stories, is at once terrifying and filled with promise.For those Indian-born women living new lives in America, independence is a mixed blessing.It means walking the tightrope between old treasured beliefs and surprising newfound desires, and understanding the emotions which that conflict brings.Together these stories create a tapestry of existence as colourful, as delicate and as enduring as the finest silk sari.