One of the great books of American literature, The Catcher in the Rye defies classification. You'll have to read it for yourself if you haven't already. Published 60 years ago, it is still among the most challenged books in schools and libraries.
I just read it again, for the library's adult book club discussions. At the first discussion last night, it was interesting to see how everyone referred to the book's narrator as if he was a real person. Holden Caulfield gets inside your head. I highly recommend The Catcher in the Rye.
P.J. O'Rourke advises "Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it."
Let Galesburg Public Library staff and friends guide you in finding those books.
There's a short ebook out called "The Real Holden Caulfield" about the history of Catcher and how it's hard not to read Holden as a real boy. Might be worth exploring given your discussion.
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