It’s officially #BannedBooksWeek! We’re standing with the entire book community in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular. Take a peek at some of our favorite banned books, and tell us what you’re reading this week in the comments! FAHRENHEIT 451 by Ray Bradbury: This nearly 70-year old book predicted its very own predicament...the internationally acclaimed novel stands as a classic of world literature set in a bleak, dystopian future. Today, its message has grown more relevant than ever before. 🔥 CATCH-22 by Joseph Heller: No catch with this one! A cornerstone of American literature and one of the funniest—and most celebrated—books of all time, following a man desperately trying to be certified insane during World War II. THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN by Mark Twain: As Ernest Hemingway once said, “All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain...it’s the best book we’ve had.” A wildly entertaining tour de force delving into the issues of racism, friendship, war, religion, and freedom. THE JUNGLE by Upton Sinclair: An ahead-of-its-time chronicle of crushing poverty and oppression set in Chicago in the early 1900s. A landmark work of social commentary, Sinclair’s work diligently exposes the inhumane and brutal sides of capitalism. THE CALL OF THE WILD by Jack London: A must read for dog lovers who don't mind a little tear-jerker! 🐕Follow the magnificent dog, Buck, as his loyalty is tested by cruel men in search of gold, leading him to break free and roam the Alaskan wilderness. A STOLEN LIFE by Jaycee Dugard: An inspirational firsthand testament to the power of the human spirit, Dugard’s raw and powerful memoir tells the story of her kidnapping in 1991 and the 18 years she was held captive. WOLF BOYS by Dan Slater: A huge hit for fans of true crime. This is the harrowing, brutal journey into the heart of the Mexican drug trade; the ultimate nonfiction thriller centering on teens turned into pawns for the cartels.