 Lula Dean's real-life counterparts are unlikely to pick up this book, and even if they do, it probably won't change their minds about fighting to ban the books that they don't like. But for the rest of us, it's an entertaining reminder of the value of all kinds of literature. But is it worth checking out one of Lula's books? On a scale of buy it, borrow it, or don't bother, I say buy it.