1984 Book Event

Participate from anywhere, at any time

Read at your leisure at times that work for you. A recommended schedule for chapter completion will help keep you in sync with others.

Engage with other readers and the author

Highlight passages, respond to threads, ask questions, and upvote thoughtful comments within the Perusall app. It’s a shared reading experience that allows you to engage with the content, the author, and each other, in new ways.

Dive deeper into the book

Discuss key themes directly with the author, explore supplemental resources, and engage with other readers. Research shows Perusall readers retain twice as much from the text.

Perusall book events are free for participants, and have no ads.
The only cost is the purchase or rental of the ebook through Perusall, at the usual publisher price.

How it works

Join the event

Create a free Perusall account and customize your profile to connect with other participants.

Buy the ebook

Purchase it within the event to access the book, conversations, and author-curated resources. Perusall ebooks are formatted to fit the platform and are available for you to read within your browser.

Read and engage

Highlight passages, respond to threads, ask questions, and upvote thoughtful comments. Make it lively with gifs, emojis, video links, and more!

Join the live Q&A

Wrap up the event by connecting directly with the author and fellow readers in a live Q&A hosted by Perusall staff.

Frequently asked questions

What if I already own the book or ebook on another device?
‍To use Perusall’s social learning features, you’ll need to purchase the Perusall version of the ebook directly within the event.
Does Perusall work on my tablet?
Yes! Perusall works in any web browser on most devices, including tablets.
Does Perusall have accessibility features?
Yes, Perusall offers text-to-speech, screen reader compatibility, and more. Read more.
What about privacy?
Perusall values your privacy and never sells your data. Read more.