Never visit #Australia with them :p We have tens of thousands of titles that are "import-controlled". The exact list is an official secret, because reasons. Reasons voters wouldn't like, I'm sure...

I lived there for two years. Beautiful country. Wonderful people. When access to books becomes restricted, history becomes curated by whoever controls that access. You can’t learn from the past—or truly understand the present—if access to information is filtered.

I'm willing to bet there's at least one book you'd never have on your shelves.

I’m referring to published ideas and intellectual work—not material that is itself a crime. Exposure does not equal endorsement.

That's what I thought reading his comment.

So am I. And I agree. But I'd he willing to bet there are books, with nothing but ideas in them, that you wouldn't have on your shelves.

Perhaps. I just haven’t found one yet.

I can recommend a few if you'd like, as long as you remember that exposure does not equal endorsement.

Sounds good. Feel free to share.

Revolt Against the Modern World by Julius Evola. I will pay in xmr the cost of the book if you post a photo of it in your hands. Atlas Shrugged, I'm sure you've already heard of it, have you read it? Not too edgy. A friend of mine is reading a book called "On the Jews and Their Lies" by Martin Luther, not because he has an issue with Jews but because of the current touchy middle east conflict subject and because the author is one of the most consequential historical figures, I'm probably going to see what that book is all about eventually. Again, no endorsement of the ideas contained, just a commitment to honest open minded exploration and freedom of information.

One must still curate a collection. It is less about forbidden books and more about which books are made available and why.

Understood. Thank you. I’ve read Atlas Shrugged—and the rest of Rand’s work. I own them in print and audio. I haven’t read Revolt Against the Modern World, but it sounds intriguing. I’ll pick it up. No need for payment—but I won’t stop you either. I’m happy to post a photo when I do. I haven’t read that book by Martin Luther either, but I’m open to reading it in context.

I have seen a lot of people who didn't know anything about philosophy try to read evola. it never works. most people should start with something else.

Picked up the audiobook for my travels. Just started on it. If it earns a spot in the library, I’ll post a photo of the physical copy in my hands.

Thanks for the suggestion , I'll give it a listen!

It was suggested to me. I’ve long made it a point to read as many “forbidden books” as I can. That’s the theme of this thread, and I’m looking forward to finishing it.