BOOKS
THAT

BOOKSTHAT / LIST NO. 8843

Books that
Were Banned

When the book burners come, let them serve as a reminder that books are weapons as well as tools.

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Cover of Beloved
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Beloved

Toni Morrison, Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

“Morrison’s truly majestic fifth novel—strong and intricate in craft; devastating in impact.”

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Cover of Fun Home
02 / 3

Fun Home

Alison Bechdel

Bechdel turns family secrets, queer identity, and literary obsession into a graphic memoir where every image adds another layer to the story.

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