Continuing our series on Taboo Topics, the contentious issue of this episode revolves around book banning and censorship! Books have been banned throughout time and nations - but is there ever actually a justifiable reason for banning a book? We begin the conversation by briefly discussing classic books that have been historically banned in the US. We then move onto books that have been banned more recently, featuring some popular books we grew up reading. From there, we attempt to unpack why both institutions and parents try to ban certain books from young readers, if it is warranted, and what the consequences of censorship, or a lack thereof, would be. Books Mentioned: The Secret History by Donna Tart A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app