# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Smells Like Banned Spirit — Where Classics Meet the Blacklist - Current Read: Picture of Dorian Gray
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Because some books don’t just tell stories — they challenge systems.

Join us at Second Chapter Books for our Banned & Beloved Book Club, a bi-weekly gathering dedicated to classic, challenged, and controversial books that have sparked debate, rattled authority, and stood the test of time. This is a welcoming, judgment-free space for thoughtful conversation, differing opinions, and a shared love of books that push boundaries.

Current Read

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

A darkly compelling classic that explores vanity, morality, influence, and the cost of living without consequence. First published in 1890, The Picture of Dorian Gray was criticized, censored, and labeled immoral, making it a natural fit for this book club. Its themes of image, corruption, and public versus private selves remain strikingly relevant.

You do not need to finish the book to attend.
New members are always welcome.

What to Expect

Bi-weekly Tuesday meetings

A rotating mix of banned, challenged, and classic literature

Open, casual discussion with no homework vibes

A community that believes reading should never be censored

Because at this club, the spirit of reading can’t be banned.

Location

Second Chapter Books
101 Monroe Street, Carthage, NC
Downtown traffic circle, across from the courthouse

Books are available in-store or online at
2ndChapterBooks.com

Come a little early, grab a seat, and join us for a discussion that continues to feel rebellious more than a century later.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carthage/smells-like-banned-spirit-—-where-classics-meet-the-blacklist-current-read-picture-of-dorian-gray/200029485185913
- **Event Categories**: contests, art, literary-art, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Carthage
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 101 Monroe St, Carthage, NC 28327-5018, United States
- **lat**: 35.34561
- **long**: -79.41652
- **full address**: 101 Monroe St, Carthage, NC 28327-5018, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Smells Like Banned Spirit — Where Classics Meet the Blacklist - Current Read: Picture of Dorian Gray being held?
  - **A:** Smells Like Banned Spirit — Where Classics Meet the Blacklist - Current Read: Picture of Dorian Gray takes place on Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 101 Monroe St, Carthage, NC 28327-5018, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Smells Like Banned Spirit — Where Classics Meet the Blacklist - Current Read: Picture of Dorian Gray?
  - **A:** Smells Like Banned Spirit — Where Classics Meet the Blacklist - Current Read: Picture of Dorian Gray is organized by Second Chapter Books.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Smells Like Banned Spirit — Where Classics Meet the Blacklist - Current Read: Picture of Dorian Gray is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carthage, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Smells Like Banned Spirit — Where Classics Meet the Blacklist - Current Read: Picture of Dorian Gray sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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