Banned Books

Books that are frequently challenged or have been historically banned in various countries.

Updated October 3, 2025
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Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone
Rowling, J. K.
Paper Book
Harry Potter thinks he is an ordinary boy until he is rescued by an owl, taken to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, learns to play Quidditch and does battle in a deadly duel. The Reason: HARRY POTTER IS A WIZARD!
The Hunger Games
Collins, Suzanne
Paper Book
Set in a dark vision of the near future, a terrifying reality TV show is taking place. Twelve boys and twelve girls are forced to appear in a live event called 'The Hunger Games'. There is only one rule: kill or be killed. When sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen steps forward to take her younger...
To kill a mockingbird
Lee, Harper.
Paper Book
ONE OF THE GREATEST AMERICAN NOVELS EVER WRITTEN WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION 'No one forgets this book' Independent 'One of the best first novels I remember ... uniquely unsentimental' Guardian 'There is humour as well as...
The hate u give
Thomas, Angie
Paper Book
Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2018. Winner of the 2018 Silver Inky Award #1 New York Times bestseller A Teen Vogue Best YA Book of the Year "Stunning."-John Green "A masterpiece."-The Huffington Post "An essential read for everyone."-Teen Vogue "Outstanding." -The Guardian Sixteen...
The book thief
Zusak, Markus
Paper Book
It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. Liesel Meminger and her younger brother are being taken by their mother to live with a foster family outside Munich. Liesel's father was taken away on the breath of a single,...
Six of crows
Bardugo, Leigh
Paper Book
This fantasy epic from the No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Shadow & Bone trilogy and international Netflix sensation is perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Sarah J. Maas and Laini Taylor. Praise for the Grishaverse: "This is what fantasy is for."...
Thirteen reasons why
Asher, Jay
Paper Book
Read this sensational mystery bestseller before you watch the 13-part Netflix series, executive produced by Selena Gomez. This special edition is complete with exclusive behind-the-scenes content including a 16-page full-colour photo insert featuring scenes from the show, and interviews with the...
The miseducation of Cameron Post
Danforth, Emily M.
Paper Book
The night Cameron Post's parents died, her first emotion was relief. Relief they would never know that hours earlier, she'd been kissing a girl. Now living with her conservative Aunt in small-town Montana, hiding her sexuality and blending in becomes second nature to Cameron until she...
Boy erased : a memoir
Conley, Garrard
Paper Book
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING LUCAS HEDGES, RUSSELL CROWE AND NICOLE KIDMAN, AND WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JOEL EDGERTON 'A necessary, beautiful book' Garth Greenwell, author of What Belongs to You 'A brilliant memoir' Guardian The son of a Baptist pastor...

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