The Library of Congress recently launched a new exhibition about Books That Shaped America, featuring influential books that were written by Americans. Currently, there are 88 books on the list. You are invited to select the ones that you think shaped America and touched your life the most, or nominate books that you think are important, but aren’t on the list.

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