December 2, 2026, Cherryl Holt, A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. Owen Meany was banned for being anti-religious and its opposition to the Vietnam war.
February 3, 2027, Eleanor Welch, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon. Banned because of profanity, religious viewpoints and atheism.
April 7, 2027, Joyce Wade, The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. Banned due to depictions of incest, child sexual abuse, rape and severe trauma
June 2, 2027, Karen-Jo Mensch  Sold by Patricia McCormick. Intended as a YA book, it was banned because critics consider its contents: human trafficking and sexual exploitation too mature and graphic for young readers.
August 4, 2027
October 6, 2027
December 1, 2027

If you want to join us, pick a date and a book and contact Cherryl at cherrylcholt@gmail.com.  The group will meet for discussion at 7pm on the designated dates in the Grace Parlor. 

Our new reading series: Reading Banned Books! Starting December 2!
An idea for a new reading series, Banned Books. The idea is you sign up for a date; pick a banned book you want to read and lead the discussion. Include one - two sentences on why the book is banned.

The series will start December 2, 2026 and run through December 1, 2027. A few people have already joined. Won't you join this series that explores limiting free speech and access. Our current schedule: