24 September 2011

Blog Hop: Banned Books Week



Welcome to my stop along the Banned Books Week Hop, Hosted by I Am Reader Not Writer and I Read Banned Books. You can read all about banned and challenged books on the ALA website here.

I chose to participate in this hop because I do not believe that anyone has the right to tell me what I can and cannot read. I have always had a little rebellious streak, so the idea of reading something that I should not read has appeal. Some of my favorite books are books that are frequently challenged or banned by schools.

So what can you win from me?

Option #1: Choice of one of my favorite banned books
Catcher in the Rye
The Giver
To Kill a Mockingbird

Option #2: Any book of your choice (up to $10) that has been banned or challenged. I will be purchasing this from amazon.com.

Entering is easy. Just tell me if you read banned books and why or why not. I will be randomly selecting a winner at the end of the hop, so make sure you include your e-mail address so I can contact you. No extra entries. US only please. The hop ends October 1 at midnight (EST).

Make sure you visit the other stops along the hop. Happy hopping and happy reading.



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68 comments:

  1. Grace FonsecaSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Very nice. New follower. Come visit me over at Livre De Amour-Books of Love Blog. I like your choices. Can't believe the Giver was on the Banned Books List.

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  2. GabySeptember 24, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Who doesn't love to read banned books ( and if you one of those that doesn't YOU HAVE NO LIFE)
    I am currently reading Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma its about a brother and a sister who fall in love for far its great.


    gaby891@yahoo.com

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  3. scottsgalSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I don't believe in banning books so I will read anything that interests me. I really want to read the hUnger Games
    msboatgal at aol.com

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  4. JenniferSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Banning books is so wrong. It seems like it would be easier to just stop reading a book that you have an issue with. Why try to ruin reading for everyone else. Reading is a freedom I take seriously so heck yeah I'll read a banned book every chance I get.

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  5. BookStacksOnDeckSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Love banned books! Helps you to keep an open mind I think. I loved 1984, To Catch a Mockingbird, & the Hunger Games. Would love to win Catcher in the Rye.
    -Heather@BookStacksOnDeck
    ycantujustfocus[at]gmail[dot]com

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  6. UnknownSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I read books that seem interesting to me, not based on what others think of the book, so yes I've read banned books :)

    unforgetable_dreamer_always (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  7. JBarr5September 24, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    wow when i went to school they were on the required list to read, thanks for having this tour.
    Julie

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  8. books4meSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    I don't go out of my way to read banned books but I read what I want. Many of the banned books, I read in school as a requirement. Right now I am intersted in reading Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.

    books4me67 at ymail.com

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  9. UnknownSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I read whatever book tickles my fancy, some are banned some are not.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    I have read banned books and enjoy them. I read whatever interests me. Thanks for the giveaway.

    your1chef at aol dot com
    GFC- Christine A.

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  11. mrsswtSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I love reading anything! Especially banned books. F.451 and to Kill A Mockingbird are two of my favorites. The town I live in is pretty open when it comes to reading materials, except for Uncle Tom's Cabin (but that is still a good one). Love the giveaway!

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  12. JudySeptember 25, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Yes, I read banned books. I have really been suprised at some that are on the lists. I do not understand the reasoning behind alot of the banning!!

    Judy
    magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com

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  13. The Happy BookerSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Like many people, I read most of the books on the most challenged books list before ever knowing anything about banned or challenged books. I read books like Go Ask Alice, To Kill a Mockingbird, and A Prayer for Owen Meany when I was a teenager and apparently I've passed that natural love of banned/challenged books on to my own son as he is currently in the middle of reading his 4th Harry Potter book, he is 10. Thanks for the giveaway!!

    Donna @ The Happy Booker
    ahappybooker at gmail dot com

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  14. throuthehazeSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    I've read a lot of banned books, many of which were actually required reading for school.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  15. EmilySeptember 25, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I read a lot of banned books, sometimes on purpose and sometimes on accident. Some of the best books I've ever read have been banned at some point.
    eeoshiel(at)uncg(dot)edu

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  16. jcwega27September 25, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I read a book if I am interested, banned or not has no bearing.
    jessicawedwards@gmail.com

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  17. Lindsay Cummings authorSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    i always read whichever book i want to read!

    americangirlie1991 at yahoo dot com

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  18. Amanda KingSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I like option #2. I don't consciously read banned books. I just read whatever I want really.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    strs4u2000[at]yahoo.com

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I've read some banned books, but I feel like I definitely should be reading more. That's why I think Banned Book Week is so great. It makes people aware of these powerful books that are out there.

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    daniellesaunders1984(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  20. ham1299September 25, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I definitely read banned books, and have even made the point to read some as part of a group wanting to honor Banned Books Week a couple of years ago.

    ham1299(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. kira meierSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I read what I read. I don't pay attention to if it's been banned. If I were to know that before hand, I would just want to read it more. I don't believe in restriction of media from the public. Restriction pertaining to age and maturity is another thing.

    hk11kira (@) gmail (.) com

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  22. JesseSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I read whatever I want... banned, challenged, or not. In fact, I just bought Twenty Boy Summer and plan to read it soon (maybe this week to celebrate BBW!)

    jesse.nicole.paul (at) gmail (dot) com

    Thanks for the giveaway! I'm on the hop too: http://elle-lit.blogspot.com/2011/09/banned-books-week-hop-with-author.html

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I will read any book, whether banned or not, if I find the premise interesting. To Kill a Mockingbird is one of my favorite books as well.

    abbydillon16 AT yahoo DOT com

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  24. Jen BigheartSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Thank you for participating this year!

    Jen

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  25. The (Mis)Adventures of a College Book AddictSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    I read banned books. A lot of times because people tell me not to read them
    insanityisnormal(at)gmail(dot)com

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  26. LolawidSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I've read a lot of banned books, not even knowing that they were banned. Some of the titles are ridiculous!! Junie B. Jones and Shel Silverstein are a couple of examples. Really? Thanks for being part of this!

    widsfam7 @ digis dot net

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  27. Jasmine RoseSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    I've never read banned books on purpose, but I'll be changing that after this week. There's so many amazing sounding books that people tried to get rid of for one reason or another.

    jasmineroster@gmail.com

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  28. JanelleSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Many of the banned books were required reading in my school and I'm grateful because the provocative tomes sparked debate, discussion, new ideas and creative expression. I believe in Freedom of Choice!
    Chanticlear1(at)gmail(dot)com
    Best wishes and thanks for being part of the Banned Books Week Giveaway Blog Hop!

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  29. CheySeptember 26, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Of course I read banned books. Banned books are the same to me as any other books. Thanks for the giveaway!

    mcrs_venin(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  30. Jess DaySeptember 26, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Most of the banned books I read before I even know if they're banned or not. bookgeeksrule AT gmail DOT com

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  31. Lisa Richards/alterlisaSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I do read banned books. Not because they are or are not banned. I simply read what I LIKE.
    Thanks for participating in the blog hop.
    (\___/)
    (='.'=)
    (")_(")

    alterlisa AT yahoo DOT com
    http://lisaslovesbooksofcourse.blogspot.com/

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  32. sablelexiSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I read a book that sounds interesting to me, I don't care if it has been banned or not.

    jlynettes @ hotmail . com

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  33. Alisia September 26, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    yes i read banned books but i dont know they are banned. i just read whatever sounds interesting :)
    nightsky1102(t)gmail(dot)com

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  34. Linda KishSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I read banned books. I read whatever I choose to read. A lot of the classics that are banned were required reading when I went to high school in the 60s.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  35. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    I read any banned or challenged book-never even occurs to me to look it up first too. edysicecreamlover18@gmailDOTcom

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  36. MisusedinnocenceSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I read banned books all the time. If it's banned it only interests me more. ;)

    misusedinnocence@aol.com

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  37. StephanieSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I read banned books, because I should be allowed the choice to read what I want.
    skidmore333atgmaildotcom

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  38. Lenasledgeblog.comSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    I love to read, I never pay attention to whether it's banned or challenged. I just read what I like. My favorites have been I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and To Kill a Mockingbird. The Giver is on my wish list, so that's a plus.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    Here's Mine. Hope you'll stop by and enter as well: Read Banned Books Week Hop and Giveaway

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  39. SuzSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Thanks for this amazing giveaway - I would love to win! I like to read all kinds of books and don't really pay attention to what is banned. After looking at the lists, I see many of my favorite books there like Hunger Games and Harry Potter!

    susanw28 (at) mindspring (dot) com

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I read whatever interests me. I don't care if they are banned or not. Thanks for the great giveaway.
    Crystal816[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  41. UnknownSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I do read banned books because I am an American and I believe in free speech
    teressaoliver at gmail dot com

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  42. UnknownSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I love reading banned books because the reasons most of them are banned are ridiculous.
    amandarwest atgmaildotcom

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  43. Tiffany DrewSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I do read banned books, but not just because they are banned. I read whatever my heart desires, banned or not. I can't believe some of the books that are on the banned or challenged list, it's crazy! I would never allow anyone to tell me what I can or cannot read.

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

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  44. UnknownSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I love reading banned books makes it even more exciting lol :))

    kimyunalesca(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  45. donnasSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I do read them. I completely disagree with the idea of banning them. Just because one person disagrees or doesnt like something does not mean no one else should read it. And they shouldnt have the power to judge what someone else wants to read.

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  46. poisnivyredSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Yes I read them. There's some amazing books on that list!

    Poisnivyred AT gmail.com

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  47. IronstrangepromptsSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I do not discriminate against any books.

    derangedpegasus@gmail.com

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  48. ~April~September 28, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    I do not think there should be any banning of books... We should have the right to make our own minds up on what we read and our own opinion on what we read...
    april@pinebelt.net

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  49. April XSeptember 29, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway :) I don't think books should be banned, people should be able to decide for themselves what book they would or wouldn't want to read.

    aprilxu2222@gmail.com

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  50. brookea_2006September 29, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I read banned books because they are generally the best books. People should be able to decide if they want to read them for themselves or not...

    brookea_2006 at yahoodotcom

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  51. nayjfSeptember 29, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I read banned books. I love them, as the voices of the characters tend to be very accurate and that, I think frightens some people who would rather not see the world the way it is.


    nayjf(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  52. ashleySeptember 29, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Yes I have read banned books but I had no idea they were banned and don't care I read what I want to to read!

    ashtreygonesmokeya@yahoo.com

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  53. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I have read some banned books. I just read whatever sounds interesting and that I think I would like.

    supaflychikenpi2 AT gmail DOT com

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  54. UnknownSeptember 29, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I LOVE and I MEAN I LOVE Banned Books....LOL
    I see No reason why any book should ever been Banned!!!!
    For all rights in some areas of the world the bible is Banned!!! It's CRAZY!!!
    So...I will continue to Read everything my little heart desires.....Last night it was a really steamy one....LOL *evil grin*
    Thanks for the giveaway :0)
    beejee77 at comcast Dot net

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  55. RuthSeptember 29, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I am amazed that so many books that I love and enjoy are banned. I don't think books should be banned. I think that parents need to be informed, and I think that one must be careful.

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  56. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    I enjoy reading books, and I don't choose to read a book simply because its banned. I choose to read it because it is good. alicia.ebaugh at gmail dot com

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  57. ErinSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I don't decide my reading based on whether a book has been banned, but I do not exclude banned books from my reading. Some of my very favorite books have been banned or challenged: Harry Potter, Their Eyes Were Watching God, To Kill a Mockingbird...

    erinreadsblog {at} gmail {dot} com

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  58. KarliSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    While I don't read the book just because it's been banned, reading banned/challenged books gives me a little thrill. I'm also immensely thankful for the people who work so hard so that I'm able to read them. :) My all time favorite banned books have got to be that Harry Potter series. Thank you for the giveaway! *hug*

    Karaliene24[@]gmail[.]com

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  59. LisaILJSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I have always read whatever book I wanted, when I wanted to read it. My parents never really monitored what I read, and they had every faith that I would chose books that I could handle both intellectually and maturely.

    leyser73 at yahoo dot com

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  60. AngieSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I read all kinds of books, and that includes banned books. I read them because, most of the time, its teaches us things that are happening everyday. It teaches you to not make the same mistakes in life because you only have one life. So enjoy it, but don't do things that you will regret it.

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  61. AngieSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    oh and my email is
    osnapitzAngiex3 [AT] aol [DOT] com

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  62. BeccaSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I read banned books if I am interested in them. But I don't read or not read a book just because it is banned. Thanks! sbcashortie at hotmail dot com

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  63. MonaSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway :)
    I'd like to enter for the Book Depository.

    I read whichever books I'm interested in -- banned or not. I don't deliberately seek out or avoid banned books. I will admit that the banned/challenged/controversial label peaks my curiosity. The same logic applies to movies, TV shows, and music.

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  64. KrysykatOctober 1, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    I've read a few banned books, not because they were banned but because I wanted to :)

    Morganlafey86(at)aol(dot)com

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  65. SarahSparrowOctober 1, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    I've read banned books since before I knew there was such a thing. I don't base my reading on whether someone's offended by it or not.

    captainsarahsparrow at hotmail dot com

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  66. Chen Yan ChangOctober 1, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I would loved to be entered for Option 2 since I already read those 3 books in Option 1!

    I do read banned books. A lot of the classics on the list, I actually read in school! And I do read a lot on my own like The Hunger Games. I like that I have the freedom to choose whatever I want to read. If you ban me from reading something, it would just make me want to read it more!

    jadedlittlegirlx AT gmail DOT com

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  67. Ramblings of a Part time DruidOctober 1, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    i read all books. I dont care if they are banned. I would prefer option 2 cause i have read the other 3. :)

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  68. DMSMarch 5, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    I know this hop is over- but I love the books that you chose to give away. I do not think that books should be banned!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am following you back. :)

    ~Jess
    http://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/

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