It is difficult to determine which book has been banned most often, as there is no comprehensive database or record of all instances of book banning. However, certain books have been banned or challenged more frequently than others due to their controversial or offensive content. Some examples of books that have been often banned or challenged include:
- “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger
- “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
- “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker
- “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck
- “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut
- “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez
- “The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien
- “The Bible”
It is important to note that the frequency with which a book is banned or challenged does not necessarily reflect its literary merit or importance. Many books that have been banned or challenged are now considered classics of literature and have significantly impacted culture and society.