Join us as we chat about our July theme Banned Books, lot of banned books, some of the reasons why books have been banned throughout history and how science and scientists were involved.Books Mentioned:The Martian by Andy WeirRainbow History Class by Hannah McElhinneyThe Librarian Of Auschwitz by Antonia IturbeGender Queer: A Memoir by Maia KobabeLady Chatterley’s Lover by D H LawrenceSpy Catcher by Peter WrightWomen’s Barracks by Tereska TorrèsThe Grapes Of Wrath by John SteinbeckThe Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret AtwoodThis Book Is Gay by Juno DawsonFahrenheit 451 by Ray BradburyBlack Beauty by Anna SewellAlice’s Adventures In Wonderland by Lewis CarrollAll Quiet On The Western Front by Erich Maria RemarqueOn The Origin Of Species by Charles DarwinThe Da Vinci Code by Dan BrownAnimal Farm by George Orwell1984 by George Orwell Brave New World by Aldous HuxleyLord Of The Flies by by William GoldingTo Kill A Mockingbird by Harper LeeThe Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury References:Rainbow History Class Podcast episode on book burnings (and more!) Wine & Crime episode on banned books Dita Kraus the librarian of Auschwitz The destruction of libraries in Palestine Most banned books 2022  Increase in transgender youth suicide rates in the UK List of books banned by governments  The Scopes trial and teaching evolution Ten major court cases about evolution and creationism Join us for our July Banned Books book Brave New World by Aldous Huxley!Where to find us: Join the Scientists Who Read book club & community Follow Scientists Who Read on Instagram & TikTok Follow Jen on Instagram Find all of our other links, such as our merch shop here Support us & get exclusive bonus content on Patreon