In a world where tales possess the might to move us, test our convictions, and fan the flames of our creativity, the very idea of book banning seems like an all-out assault not just on the content of the book in question but also on the act of writing anything not entirely safe—or safe enough—for the reader. A book is not an isolated thing. It has thrust and parry within the public sphere. A book is not exclusive to its author. It is not safe to its author unless it is safe w
