Books

Why I’m Thrilled My Pulitzer-Winning Book Has Been Banned

BANS DON’T WORK

When I read that my 1991 novel “A Thousand Acres” was on a list of books banned in Idaho I was delighted because the only thing this ban will achieve is people wanting to read it.

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