Book Author Why It’s Often Banned / Challenged 1984 George Orwell. Its dystopian critique of totalitarianism, political oppression, and anti-government themes have led many governments — as well as local school boards — to ban or challenge it. Community Library+2GFCMSU Research+2 Brave New World Aldous Huxley Its sexual content, themes considered “immoral,” as well as its questioning of religion and traditional family values, have caused it to be banned or removed in several countries or school districts. GFCMSU Research+2LibGuides+2 The Catcher in the Rye J. D. Salinger Frequently challenged (especially in the U.S.) for profanity, sexual content, and its themes of teenage angst and rebellion. Wikipedia+2Syracuse University Research Guides+2 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain Long censored for perceived racial insensitivity (especially due to historically offensive language), as well as content deemed inappropriate for certain readers. Butler University Library Guides+2Community Library+2 To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee Its frank depiction of racism, injustice, and use of offensive language has led to repeated challenges and bans—especially in school curricula.

Currently listening to the 33 strategies of war and so far this book has amazed me. Full of history, real applicable knowledge for business and life in general. What's your current consumption?

Have you ever tried to find a book in your area that you couldn't because it is banned in your region? If so, which one?

I like all sorts of different books and I'm always on the look out for good ones. I really liked The Sealwomen's Gift by Sally Magnusson. I like the fact that it was based on true historical accounts but with a twist - the historical accounts were from the men's perspective and this was written by the woman's perspective.

Hi everyone. Excited to be here and to be added to this group. I am finishing Educated by Tara Westover. I am shocked how this book is not yet banned because it’s basically Elon Musk’s daughter.