Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books (2024) Kirsten Miller 1st HC/DJ
Language: English
Published by William Morrow (HarperCollins Publishers), New York, 2024
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: The Archives, Manassas, VA, U.S.A.The Archives
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Association member: ESA
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 23.35
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A satirical contemporary novel set in the fictional town of Troy, Georgia, where a controversy over banned books sparks an unexpected community rebellion. Local activist Lula Dean attempts to purge the town's libraries of what she calls 'pornography and propaganda,' prompting a counter-response when a mysterious neighbor secretly replaces the titles in Lula's neighborhood lending library with classic works and frequently challenged books disguised beneath the jackets of wholesome titles. As townspeople begin borrowing the disguised books, their perspectives - and the town itself - start to change. Blending humor with commentary on censorship, literacy, and community politics, Miller's novel explores the cultural conflicts surrounding book bans and the enduring power of literature. The story follows an ensemble of townspeople whose lives intersect through the small lending library, creating a narrative that mixes satire, social observation, and character-driven storytelling. Book Near Fine. White boards with teal spine lettering; binding firm and square. Interior clean and unmarked with bright pages. Minor handling wear only; faint mark visible to front pastedown from prior storage. Dust Jacket Near Fine. Original unclipped jacket showing publisher price $30.00 (U.S.) / $37.00 (Canada). Minimal shelf wear with slight rubbing at extremities; colors bright and clean. Kirsten Miller is an American novelist known for both adult and young adult fiction. Her works include the bestselling feminist thriller The Change and the YA Kiki Strike series. Her novels often combine social commentary, humor, and elements of speculative or satirical storytelling.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books (2024) Kirsten Miller 1st HC/DJ
- Author
- Kirsten Miller
- Publisher
- William Morrow (HarperCollins Publishers), New York
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- Near fine
- Dust jacket
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Jacket design and illustration by Kimberly Glyder
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Seller catalogs
- Fiction
The Archives
Manassas, VA, U.S.A.
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