Salinger's iconic coming-of-age novel follows sixteen-year-old Holden Caulfield through his wanderings in New York City after being expelled from prep school. With his distinctive voice and cynical observations about the "phoniness" of adult society, Holden has become one of literature's most memorable protagonists. A timeless exploration of adolescent alienation, identity, and the painful transition from innocence to experience.

Why We Picked It: Because Holden's voice still resonates decades later—that mix of vulnerability and bravado, wisdom and confusion that captures something essential about growing up. Salinger created a character who speaks to every generation's struggle with authenticity in an inauthentic world.

• Author: J.D. Salinger

• Publisher: Black Bay Books

• Format: Paperback 

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• ISBN: 9780316769174