The Library of Congress has put together a provocative list of 88 Books That Shaped America. (Happy belated 4th!)
The LOC is also ready for nominations on what to add and why. The list is officially unfinished and meant to inspire conversation on what American literature has done to influence the lives of the country’s people. It’s not a ‘best of’ list by any means and even includes such unconventional reads as cookbooks, road maps, and self-help pamphlets.
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