Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books
By Kirsten Miller
HarperCollins
I read this for my book club, and I’m so glad I did. It’s a fun romp through a small town that’s been roiled by the behaviours of uptight, prissy Lula Dean. Thankfully this one has a happy ending, but there are a lot of twists and turns to get there. More important, the story brings to light so many of the so-called activists who want to “protect the children” by banning books in public libraries — much to the detriment of everyone. Seattle peeps, read closely and you’ll find an easter egg related to the city’s most beloved librarian.