The Color Purple by Alice Walker
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7,432 books — 25,612 voters

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7,899 books — 49,784 voters
Water for Elephants by Sara GruenThe Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
Books That Exceeded Your Expectations
14,878 books — 16,581 voters

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
The Worst Books of All Time
8,096 books — 19,876 voters
Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Poisonwood Bible by Barbara KingsolverTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeNight by Elie Wiesel
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,682 books — 120,546 voters

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Banned Books 2007-2008
85 books — 201 voters