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Top 9 dangerous books not to be read in 2023
The Anarchist Cookbook by William Powell Avery (1971) - A controversial manual on making explosives, weapons, and drugs, linked to acts of violence and banned in some countries.
Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler (1925) - Hitler's autobiography, containing his political and racist views, banned in some countries.
The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels (1848) - Foundational text of communism, advocating for the overthrow of capitalism, banned in some countries.
The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie (1988) - A novel exploring religion and free speech, banned in Muslim-majority countries due to religious controversy.
The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank (1947) - A powerful diary of a Jewish girl hiding during the Holocaust, banned in some countries for its depiction of antisemitism.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (1951) - A novel about a rebellious teenager's journey, facing controversy for its language and themes.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960) - A novel tackling racism and injustice in the American South, banned in some schools for its depiction of racism.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (1885) - A novel following the adventures of Huck Finn and a runaway slave, facing challenges due to its use of racial slurs.
The Color Purple by Alice Walker (1982) - A novel highlighting the struggles and resilience of a black woman facing abuse, banned in some schools due to its depiction of violence and sexual abuse.