Aspiring writers take heart! One publisher or another rejected all of the books on this list (many considered classics).

Here are four book recommendations brought to you by your friends at Pima County Public Library.

“Animal Farm” by George Orwell

“Carrie” by Stephen King

“The Left Hand of Darkness” by Ursula K. Le Guin

“Catch-22” by Joseph Heller

Like these? Be sure to check out the full list at tucne.ws/1kky.

Visit library.pima.gov for more great reading suggestions and to check out the E-Library.


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