‘1984’ library seeks permanent home on Scottish island where Orwell lived

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A collection of 1,984 copies of George Orwell’s dystopian novel “1984” is currently on tour around Europe. When the tour ends, though, organizers hope the collection finds a permanent home on the Scottish island of Jura, where Orwell lived. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have the details.

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