The opening poem of the book comments on American life of the period with overt references to drugs, drinking, and homosexuality. More notable, though, was the style of writing, which was a stream-of-consciousness, intense prose that became the hallmark of what became known as Beat poetry and writing. Both the subject matter and the…
UPCOMING EVENTS – Teen Murder Mystery Night Monday, October 11, 2021 from 6-7:15 p.m. Large Auditorium Be part of the mystery and help solve the crime! Just like a game of Clue, every character is important. Closer to the event, you will be assigned a character, so please only register if you are sure you…
Concerned with the imbalance between the individual and the state, as well as punishment and redemption, this dystopian novel was a dark satirical comment on morality and consequence, drug use, desensitization to violence, and youth in revolt. The novel has had numerous attempts at banning on the grounds of sexual violence. The film adaptation was…
A novel of teenage angst and rebellion, the story follows the reclusive protagonist over the course of a handful of days as he passionately comments and observes on both the beauty, as well as the hypocrisy of the world around him. Various reports have cited more than 30 challenges to this title, with a few…
A memoir in graphic novel form, this funny but moving story details the author’s relationship with her sexually repressed father, particularly in how that relationship affected her coming to terms with her own sexuality. The title is the author’s play on the words “funeral home,” which was their family’s business. As is the case…
A dark and violent satire of the Eighties’ materialism and excess, the story follows a Wall Street sociopath whose extremes not only span greed and status, but also murder. This book has a long history of controversy, beginning with its original publisher, Simon & Schuster, who dropped the book just before release here in the…
