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For those who love Twilight by Stephenie MeyerHave you read the entire Twilight series? Are you now looking for another great book? If you have answered yes to these questions then this is the list for you! Banned in the U.S.A. The following list of books have been banned at various libraries throughout the United States. Take a moment to examine these books and the issues they explore. The freedom to read should not be taken for granted. Fairy Tales Retold These novels provide a modern spin on fairy tales and legends such as King Arthur and Beauty and the Beast. Featured Review: 
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood"Though it won the 1987 Arthur C. Clarke Award, Atwood insisted that this work was not Science Fiction since it contained little or no science. Nevertheless, it is well established in a tradition of sci fi – speculative fiction – dating back to the 50s. It is, too, a compelling story and a brilliant satire that warns against wishing for what only seems to be a better world. In the fundamentalist Republic of Gilead – formerly the US – women are at last safe from rape. The price of such freedom is revealed by the very name of the book’s narrator: Offred, or "Of (belonging to) Fred."  
Here is an excerpt from author, Louis Sachar's review of Nine Stories by J.D. Salinger:
I must have read each of the Nine Stories nine times. I first read them 30 years ago in high school, and I reread one or another whenever I feel the need to reconnect myself to what it was that inspired me to write. Read more Celebrity Reviews  
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New York Times best-selling novelist Carly Phillips gave up legal briefs in favor of writing romance and, ever since, she’s worked hard to deliver a sexy, fun read in her 25-plus published books. In 2002, Carly’s book, The Bachelor, was chosen by Kelly Ripa on Live! With Regis and Kelly for her "Reading with Ripa" book club--making it the first romance to be selected by a nationally televised book club. Since then, Carly has routinely hit the best-seller lists and credits her passion for writing and RWA background for much of her success. More information on Carly can be found at her Web site: www.carlyphillips.com or her writers’ blog: www.plotmonkeys.com.
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Charles, a reference librarian at Morrison Regional, has contributed an array of thought-provoking reviews of both fiction and non-fiction for adults. His former supervisor, Natalie M. was a founding member of the Reader’s Club Team. He shares his thoughts on reading and writing book reviews: Before she retired, Natalie M. was very involved with Reader’s Club. As a member of the committee, she was responsible for entering all of the mystery book reviews, and before she did that, we often looked them over together checking for typos, length, and grammar. She encouraged me to write some reviews myself, and that got me started. This may sound odd, but I found that I enjoy writing reviews for the same reason that I enjoyed preparing for final exams: pausing to think through the material brings it into focus. I already know that I liked the book, or I would not consider reviewing it. Then, when I begin to view the volume as a whole and try to summarize it, the book makes even more sense as the plot or purpose becomes clearer. Through the review I gain a greater appreciation of the book and a better understanding of why it appeals to me. Read Book Reviews by our Featured Reviewer 
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