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Challenged Books from the Adult Collection

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San Mateo County Libraries

Staff-created list

In celebration of Banned Books Week 2022, we are highlighting books for adults that have been banned or challenged.

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SMCLAdultPicks

San Mateo County Libraries

15 items

15 items

The New Jim Crow

The New Jim Crow

Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness

by Alexander, Michelle

Book - 2020

This book was banned in North Carolina prisons in February 2017 because it was considered “likely to provoke confrontation between racial groups" according to Marshall University. It was also banned in New Jersey prisons according to the ACLU. This book was banned in North Carolina prisons in February 2017 because it was considered “likely to provoke confrontation between racial groups" according to Marshall University. It was also banned in New Jersey prisons according to the ACLU. Show less

This book was banned in North Carolina prisons in February 2017 because it was considered “likely to provoke confrontation between racial groups" according to Marshall University. It was also banned in New Jersey prisons according to the ACLU. This book was banned in North Carolina prisons in February 2017 because it was considered “likely to provoke confrontation between racial groups" according to Marshall University. It was also banned in New Jersey prisons according to the ACLU. Show less

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Beartown

Beartown

A Novel

by Backman, Fredrik

Book - 2017

This book has been banned for explicit language. This book has been banned for explicit language. Show less

This book has been banned for explicit language. This book has been banned for explicit language. Show less

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Lawn Boy

Lawn Boy

A Novel

by Evison, Jonathan

Book - 2018

Lawn Boy has been challenged and banned for LGBTQIA+ content and because it was considered to be sexually explicit. Lawn Boy has been challenged and banned for LGBTQIA+ content and because it was considered to be sexually explicit. Show less

Lawn Boy has been challenged and banned for LGBTQIA+ content and because it was considered to be sexually explicit. Lawn Boy has been challenged and banned for LGBTQIA+ content and because it was considered to be sexually explicit. Show less

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Outlander

Outlander

A Novel

by Gabaldon, Diana

Book - 2014

Outlander has been banned for being sexually explicit. Outlander has been banned for being sexually explicit. Show less

Outlander has been banned for being sexually explicit. Outlander has been banned for being sexually explicit. Show less

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

by Haddon, Mark

Book - 2003

This book has been banned for offensive language, religious viewpoint, unsuited for age group and “profanity and atheism." This book has been banned for offensive language, religious viewpoint, unsuited for age group and “profanity and atheism." Show less

This book has been banned for offensive language, religious viewpoint, unsuited for age group and “profanity and atheism." This book has been banned for offensive language, religious viewpoint, unsuited for age group and “profanity and atheism." Show less

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The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner

by Hosseini, Khaled

Book - 2013

The Kiter Runner has been banned for sexual violence. It was also thought to “lead to terrorism” and “promote Islam." The Kiter Runner has been banned for sexual violence. It was also thought to “lead to terrorism” and “promote Islam." Show less

The Kiter Runner has been banned for sexual violence. It was also thought to “lead to terrorism” and “promote Islam." The Kiter Runner has been banned for sexual violence. It was also thought to “lead to terrorism” and “promote Islam." Show less

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Heavy

Heavy

An American Memoir

by Laymon, Kiese

Book - 2018

Kiese Laymon's Heavy has been banned for being obscene and pornographic. Kiese Laymon's Heavy has been banned for being obscene and pornographic. Show less

Kiese Laymon's Heavy has been banned for being obscene and pornographic. Kiese Laymon's Heavy has been banned for being obscene and pornographic. Show less

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China Dream

China Dream

A Novel

by Ma, Jian

Book - 2019

Banned in China for “spiritual pollution” according to the Times in 2019. Banned in China for “spiritual pollution” according to the Times in 2019. Show less

Banned in China for “spiritual pollution” according to the Times in 2019. Banned in China for “spiritual pollution” according to the Times in 2019. Show less

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The Bluest Eye

The Bluest Eye

A Novel

by Morrison, Toni

Book - 2007

The Bluest Eye has been banned and challenged because it depicts child sexual abuse and was considered sexually explicit. The Bluest Eye has been banned and challenged because it depicts child sexual abuse and was considered sexually explicit. Show less

The Bluest Eye has been banned and challenged because it depicts child sexual abuse and was considered sexually explicit. The Bluest Eye has been banned and challenged because it depicts child sexual abuse and was considered sexually explicit. Show less

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Kafka on the Shore

Kafka on the Shore

by Murakami, Haruki

Book - 2005

This book has been banned for violence, graphic language, explicit sex and rape. This book has been banned for violence, graphic language, explicit sex and rape. Show less

This book has been banned for violence, graphic language, explicit sex and rape. This book has been banned for violence, graphic language, explicit sex and rape. Show less

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Make Something up

Make Something up

Stories You Can't Unread

by Palahniuk, Chuck

Book - 2015

This book has been challenged for profanity, sexual explicitness and being "disgusting and all around offensive." This book has been challenged for profanity, sexual explicitness and being "disgusting and all around offensive." Show less

This book has been challenged for profanity, sexual explicitness and being "disgusting and all around offensive." This book has been challenged for profanity, sexual explicitness and being "disgusting and all around offensive." Show less

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My Sister's Keeper

My Sister's Keeper

A Novel

by Picoult, Jodi

Book - 2004

My Sister's Keeper has been banned for drugs, suicide, violence, sexism and religious viewpoints. My Sister's Keeper has been banned for drugs, suicide, violence, sexism and religious viewpoints. Show less

My Sister's Keeper has been banned for drugs, suicide, violence, sexism and religious viewpoints. My Sister's Keeper has been banned for drugs, suicide, violence, sexism and religious viewpoints. Show less

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Saga

Saga

Volume One

by Vaughan, Brian K.

Graphic Novel - 2012

Saga has seen bans for being anti-family, nudity, offensive language, sexually explicit and unsuited for age group. Saga has seen bans for being anti-family, nudity, offensive language, sexually explicit and unsuited for age group. Show less

Saga has seen bans for being anti-family, nudity, offensive language, sexually explicit and unsuited for age group. Saga has seen bans for being anti-family, nudity, offensive language, sexually explicit and unsuited for age group. Show less

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The Glass Castle

The Glass Castle

A Memoir

by Walls, Jeannette

Book - 2009

This book has been banned for being racist and sexually explicit. This book has been banned for being racist and sexually explicit. Show less

This book has been banned for being racist and sexually explicit. This book has been banned for being racist and sexually explicit. Show less

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Habibi

Habibi

by Thompson, Craig

Graphic Novel - 2011

Habibi has been banned for nudity, sexually explicit and unsuited for age group. Habibi has been banned for nudity, sexually explicit and unsuited for age group. Show less

Habibi has been banned for nudity, sexually explicit and unsuited for age group. Habibi has been banned for nudity, sexually explicit and unsuited for age group. Show less

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