How any of these banned/challenged books have you read? Banned Books Week is October 5-11th, and its annual event celebrating the freedom to read, and highlighting current and historical attempts to censor books. This year’s theme, “Censorship Is So 1984 — Read for Your Rights,” is a powerful reminder that silencing stories is never the answer. ❤️ How anyone could feel threatened by these books is beyond me, as within these pages you will find stories of self-confidence and pride, love and kindn

🚧Celebrate Banned Books Week 🚧 October 5-11, 2025 Beth reads banned books, and so can you! Browse the round display table on the lower level, or choose a book from the many lists we have available. American Library Association's Banned Books Week 2025 is October 5-11, 2025. Banned Books Week is an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read. This year's theme is “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.” Celebrate Banned Books Week and read banned books all year. Lyndon B. Johnson sai

The Laydown Diaries: October 7, 2025 Happy Banned Books Week! Let us know in the comments which banned and challenged titles you’re reading. Perhaps one of this year’s Olive Editions? We also have new titles from Beth Macy, Thomas Pynchon, Arnold Myint, Stephanie Garber, Alan Gratz, and more — have a browse at the link below⬇️ parnassusbooks.net/newreleases #parnassusbooks #bannedbooksweek #freadom #newbooktuesday #hotoffthepress #readthisnext #tbr #indiebookstore #nashville #readwidely | Parnas