Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books isn’t just a powerful, timely story about the dangers of censorship and the harm it does to individuals, families and entire communities. It is also a witty, poignant story about how books can save and heal individuals, families and entire communities.”

— Kathleen • Anderson's Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“"Gather as much knowledge as you can, because information is power. And choosing how to use it is freedom. The more you know, the freer you will be." An incredibly relevant, entertainingly satirical story of high school rivals dueling over a small town's heart and soul through the issue of banned books and the contents of a little free library. In turns sweet, messy, sharp-edged, and deadly serious, it had me smirking, nodding along, and riveted till the end. If you fervently believe in the power of books to change the world, get your hands on this one! ”

— Dawn • Hartfield Book Co.

Bookseller recommendation

“This is a book I've listened to multiple times and plan to listen to many more. The narration is wonderful and I've been recommending it to everyone.”

— Beth • R & B Used Books

Bookseller recommendation

“From laugh-out-loud moments to moments of clarity and understanding, Miller takes you on a journey through disguised banned books. The small southern town is portrayed with such realism you can't help but want to cheer on your new neighbors, or hope one trips in the road... This book, in a not-so-subtle way, lets us know just how ridiculous book bans actually are. ”

— Erin • The Roasted Bookery

Bookseller recommendation

“Important, urgent and incredibly relevant. Despite the content it remains funny, entertaining and punchy - it’s just so great!”

— Asher • Darling Reads

Bookseller recommendation

“A fantastic look at the power of reading, the necessity of libraries, and the conversations that books on hard subjects can inspire! We have the opportunity to choose whose footsteps we follow in, so why choose the monsters?”

— Nathaniel • Saltwater Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“Monsters are not often just ordinary people. In Troy, GA Lula tries to "protect" the children of the town from a list of books she deems inappropriate. Unbeknownst to her, the wholesome books in her little library are swapped for these very titles. Read the impact reading has on this small southern town and how each character is forever changed. Miller explores hypocrisy, misogeny, racism, anti-Semitism and and more in this quick, satisfying read. ”

— J • Hub City Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“My favorite audiobook of the year — you don’t want to miss this story! Kirsten Miller tackles timely issues of race and the continued (and growing?) political and racial divide in a small southern town. Sound like a heavy topic? It is! But the delivery of this book is top-notch, incredibly thought-provoking, and cleverly designed. The best way I can describe this book is a warm hug! A book set around a little free library where books are cleverly disguised to purposefully have the community read books they wouldn’t normally pick up?! How can you not want to give it a try! Trust me — you won’t be disappointed!! ”

— Jenn • Next Chapter Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“Incredible read with very important themes and social observation. ”

— Heather • Books Beans and Vines

Bookseller recommendation

“Yes, yes, YES!!!! A must read! Hilarious, moving, thought provoking, empowering, you name it and just…yes! ”

— Jean • Books on Main

Bookseller recommendation

“I liked the message of this book, with so much controversy over banning books, it shows how silly it all is. ”

— Anne • Needful Books & Things

Bookseller recommendation

“Love this story about how banned books and the banning of said books opens the hearts and minds of many in this small town story. Lula Dean is banning books from the local library, and when someone replaces the books in Lula's library with banned books, things start spiraling out of control. ”

— Julienne • River Bookshop