The Catcher in the Rye Is for Girls Too
The Atlantic · 10 Jul 2026

The Catcher in the Rye Is for Girls Too

J. D. Salinger’s classic novel of teen alienation made me feel more connected to the world. This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here. Around the time I turned 15, I was convinced that the only person who really got me was a 17-year


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