Share Your Thoughts on the Books That Shaped America

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Old Jul 5th, 2012, 08:50 PM   #1
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The Library of Congress recently launched a new exhibition about Books That Shaped America, featuring influential books that were written by Americans. Currently, there are 88 books on the list. It features influential books that were written by Americans, such as:
  • Catch-22
  • The Catcher in the Rye
  • The Great Gatsby
  • To Kill a Mockingbird
  • Little Women
  • Uncle Tom’s Cabin

You are invited to select the ones that you think shaped America and touched your life the most, or nominate books that you think are important, but aren't on the list.

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I didn't see it on the list, so I would have to nominate "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. It shows a human side of history that they don't teach in school.
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