How Do You Like These Banned Books?
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Finally, book lovers get a chance to stick it to the man.
As part of First Amendment Open Mic Night, patrons will be reading 5-minute excerpts from some of the world's most controversial books -- and you can still get in on the action.
It's the literary equivalent of screaming at town halls.
Just pick your book and bring your reading voice. Catch-22, Lolita, The Catcher in the Rye: If it's been banned or challenged, it's eligible for Saturday's reading.
The literary demonstration is Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Skylight Books in Los Feliz.
The store will have some titles on hand for participants. Interested readers can sign up via the store's website.
Banned Books Week: Open Mic Night
Skylight Books
1818 N. Vermont Ave.
323-660-1175.
http://www.skylightbooks.com
