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In small-town Georgia, a battle over banned books sparks a transformation with unexpected consequences.
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"Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books" by Kirsten Miller promises a provocative and humorous summer read centered on a small Southern town, Troy, Georgia. Beverly Underwood and her longtime rival, Lula Dean, find themselves at odds over banned books in public libraries. Beverly, now on the school board, opposes Lula's efforts to remove what she deems inappropriate books, despite Lula not having read them herself.

To counter Lula's campaign, Beverly inadvertently fuels Lula's resolve by challenging her at every turn. Lula retaliates by setting up her own lending library outside her home, filled with what she deems suitable literature for the town's readers. However, unknown to Lula, someone secretly replaces her books with banned ones: classics, LGBTQ+ romances, works on Black history, witchcraft manuals, and Judy Blume novels.

As residents begin borrowing from Lula's library, their lives transform unexpectedly. The small act of borrowing banned books sets off a chain reaction of personal revelations and community upheaval. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as Lula and Beverly find themselves competing to replace the disgraced mayor, adding political fuel to their personal rivalry.

The novel explores themes of censorship, freedom of expression, and the power of literature to challenge norms and open minds. It juxtaposes Lula's idealistic mission with the unintended consequences of her actions, revealing deeper truths about the town's residents and the dynamics of power in a close-knit community.

With wit and satire, Kirsten Miller crafts a story that blends social commentary with humor, inviting readers to ponder the transformative potential of books and the unexpected ways they can shape lives and ignite change in even the most ordinary of settings. 📚❤️

Item description from the seller

"Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books" by Kirsten Miller promises a provocative and humorous summer read centered on a small Southern town, Troy, Georgia. Beverly Underwood and her longtime rival, Lula Dean, find themselves at odds over banned books in public libraries. Beverly, now on the school board, opposes Lula's efforts to remove what she deems inappropriate books, despite Lula not having read them herself.

To counter Lula's campaign, Beverly inadvertently fuels Lula's resolve by challenging her at every turn. Lula retaliates by setting up her own lending library outside her home, filled with what she deems suitable literature for the town's readers. However, unknown to Lula, someone secretly replaces her books with banned ones: classics, LGBTQ+ romances, works on Black history, witchcraft manuals, and Judy Blume novels.

As residents begin borrowing from Lula's library, their lives transform unexpectedly. The small act of borrowing banned books sets off a chain reaction of personal revelations and community upheaval. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as Lula and Beverly find themselves competing to replace the disgraced mayor, adding political fuel to their personal rivalry.

The novel explores themes of censorship, freedom of expression, and the power of literature to challenge norms and open minds. It juxtaposes Lula's idealistic mission with the unintended consequences of her actions, revealing deeper truths about the town's residents and the dynamics of power in a close-knit community.

With wit and satire, Kirsten Miller crafts a story that blends social commentary with humor, inviting readers to ponder the transformative potential of books and the unexpected ways they can shape lives and ignite change in even the most ordinary of settings. 📚❤️