Library board: Books should stay

News Out Of FL Says Two books, miles apart in content and style but similar in that they explore political topics through unorthodox and controversial means, ought to remain in the Marion County library, a citizens panel decided on Tuesday.

The county’s Public Library Advisory Board recommended that Library Director Julie Sieg retain the novels – “Eat Me,” an Australian sex romp, and “A Stone in My Hand,” a decidedly pro-Palestinian children’s book – despite their provocative themes.

The panel’s separate votes ended in wide majorities and clearly came down against government control of what materials reside on library shelves.