Beloved
Beloved by Toni Morrison is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The top 50
Banned books everyone should read
Fifty researched picks for the banned books everyone should read, selected for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
How we choseLiterary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership. Rankings balance consensus with lasting ownership value and current buyability.
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The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
1984
1984 by George Orwell is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Bluest Eye
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by J.K. Rowling is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3) by J.K. Rowling is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Animal Farm
Animal Farm by George Orwell is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7) by J.K. Rowling is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2) by J.K. Rowling is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5) by J.K. Rowling is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Charlotte’s Web
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6) by J.K. Rowling is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4) by J.K. Rowling is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Adventures of Tom and Huck, #2)
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Adventures of Tom and Huck, #2) by Mark Twain is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Giver (Giver, #1)
The Giver (Giver, #1) by Lois Lowry is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Brave New World
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies by William Golding is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet, #1)
A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet, #1) by Madeleine L'Engle is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Outsiders
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Handmaid’s Tale (The Handmaid's Tale, #1)
The Handmaid’s Tale (The Handmaid's Tale, #1) by Margaret Atwood is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Winnie-the-Pooh (Winnie-the-Pooh, #1)
Winnie-the-Pooh (Winnie-the-Pooh, #1) by A.A. Milne is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Lord of the Rings (The Lord of the Rings, #1-3)
The Lord of the Rings (The Lord of the Rings, #1-3) by J.R.R. Tolkien is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1)
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1) by Philip Pullman is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Call of the Wild
The Call of the Wild by Jack London is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Lolita
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Green Eggs and Ham
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1) by L. Frank Baum is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Twilight (The Twilight Saga, #1)
Twilight (The Twilight Saga, #1) by Stephenie Meyer is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Slaughterhouse-Five
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Color Purple (The Color Purple, #1)
The Color Purple (The Color Purple, #1) by Alice Walker is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Rebecca
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, #3)
The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, #3) by Philip Pullman is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, #2)
The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, #2) by Philip Pullman is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume is a durable book choice, recognized for literary importance, relevance to censorship debates and enduring readership.