There are plenty of reasons why a book might be banned. It may subvert a popular belief of a dominating culture, shock an audience with grotesque, sexual, or obscene language, or promote strife within an otherwise peaceful society. Whatever the reason, once a book is banned, a sort of aura of mystique is created around it that, more times than not, draws readers who want to decide for themselves whether it is in fact unfit for publication. So, without further ado, browse this list of books that have been banned through time and around the world to decide for yourself whether they warrant the controversy. (Britannica.com)