The surprising books you never knew were banned

For true bookworms there’s nothing better than losing yourself in the world of a brilliant novel, but it seems that when it comes to some titles, fellow readers might not have the chance to enjoy them. 

We love settling down with our eReader and racing through the latest books, whether they are a gripping thriller, sweeping romance, or historical epic. But around the world, some of our most beloved and bestselling titles might not have reached as wide an audience as we imagine. 

In fact, many novels considered classics like Lewis Carroll’s Alice's Adventures in Wonderland have been banned in different places around the world since being published. Shocking though it may seem, there are more than a few favorites that were kept from readers’ hands.

Now NetVoucherCodes.co.uk has discovered nine of the most surprising novels to have been taken off shelves - or outright outlawed - at one point or another.

A spokesperson for NetVoucherCodes.co.uk said: "Over the years, authorities have censored, banned and even burned books that were deemed to be too outrageous for one reason or another - even those that seem innocent to most of us. So we’ve researched and revealed some of the most surprising.”

They might be on your bookshelves at home, but it seems it might not be the case for everyone...

By Emma Shacklock