Notes in the Margin
Every September, I look over the new list and sigh, “How could anyone object to these great-looking books?” This year, instead of just sighing, I read all the books. The experience introduced me to some great new titles and, by implication, the anxieties of too many censorial Americans.
Ron Charles, Washington Post book critic, on Banned Books Week.
Source: 19 Controversial Books to Read with Your Book Club
Are you looking for a bold new book that’s sure to get conversation going with your book club? We’ve compiled a list of some of the most controversial books included on the American Library Association’s annual list of books that have recently been restricted, removed, or banned. From beloved classics to modern fiction, these thought-provoking reads are sure to get tongues wagging at your next book club meeting.
Source: Do we really still need Banned Books Week? – The Washington Post
The answer to the question, as Mr. Charles himself comes to realize, is a resounding yes.
Source: These are the most challenged books in the US
Check out the list while you celebrate your freedom to read!
How many of these books have you read?
What new books do you discover here for you list of books-to-read?
