"Lady Chatterley's Lover" Is Among These Iconic Books That Have Been Banned

A devastating story of life and betrayal in Afghanistan, "The Kite Runner" ($14, originally $17) by Khaled Hosseini became a bestseller and modern classic after its 2003 publication. It follows Amir, a young man who witnesses major events in Afghanistan from childhood through adulthood, and who spends years trying to make amends for failing to help a friend. In addition to spurring controversy over its depictions of groups within Afghanistan, the book also became a top target of book bans for its language and for a scene of rape.