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Banned Book Club

Rebecca Gothic/Novel by Daphne du Maurier

There is suspense, manipulation, jealousy, obsession
and a dark psychological phantasy. Can a second wife compete with the perfect phantom? A heroine with no name, fixating on her lovers lover, a deceased spirit, Rebecca. Focusing on hidden strength that turns the tables of her tormented world empowering her marriage. Best gothic literature.  The book is on banned literary and challenged books list.

Banned Book Club- Fantasy Library

Fantasy Library

Xanadu was embraced with philodendron,
Palace-like architecture, the plant went on,
and on, weaved its way around the corridor
Light luminated thru high ceilings of grandeur     
As I entered the bookstore’s library atrium,
A quick lesson was gifted me on consortium                                                     
Books stacked in no discernable sequence,  
encouraging readers, inviting intuitive, for instance
Systems Dewey and the congress classification,
outdated, I used the browse method simulation
Running my fingers across ridged book spines,
By published authors with classic story lines   
Eyeballing velveteen varieties of book covers 
Sneaking-peeks at blurbs for fantasy lovers
Sashayed my way to Banned and Challenged Books, 
in the clutches of pop-up trendy  chic-cozy nooks
Skimmed Ann Frank’s  The Diary Of A Young Girl,
and turned satin gold-leaf edge pages of Rebecca,
gilded and burnished 24k, a gothic romance unfurled
                     



Consortium—The new call # will begin with a 4-digit finder number.  No more decimals, no more books on the same topic in several sections of the collection, or even the same title on two different places on the same shelf. Spine labels will use language of your choice and color coding.  Browse your collection without having to search for a librarian

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Paula Goldsmith September 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM What a great write and pictures you have here. Love Both... Have a wonderful day writing away.............. I Am Anaya September 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM I delighted to hear that you loved both overview a d poem Paula. Blessings

Robert Gorelick September 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM I read Rebecca and loved it, particularly the insightful inner reflections of the young protagonist. Perhaps the controversy concerned the brilliance of the new bride's mind--more astute than any male in the story--a woman who decides not to obey. Books are like medicine. You may find one that proves to be the wrong prescription for you. But it does not give you the right to burn down the whole hospital! Robert I Am Anaya September 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM You are a true book-lover Robert, I know there is always an book or newspaper with cross-words on your person, right? Man of words. So she also wrote "The Birds" a short story, fascinating author, her inspirations where Jane Eyre and Brontë sisters, I read. If I'm correct, they banned Rebecca in 1938 for literary license. Ty for your support , you are always a breath of fresh air!

Duke Beaufort September 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM Anaya, freedom to read as your heart tells you remains something we would like to keep. It's nice that you keep that concept in the foreground. Thanks and smiles!! I Am Anaya September 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM Let's keep that thought alive, dear Duke there's nothing like a shelve of new beautifully displayed books (B&N) my go to, but it's the banned book's corner that makes it a sad time. Smiles!

Abdullah Alhemaidy September 3, 2025 at 4:41 AM Enjoyed read! Have a nice day ~ hugs AA I Am Anaya September 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM Thank you for reading AA, I appreciate your support. xhugs