The “brilliant, funny, meaningful novel” (The New Yorker) that established J. D. Salinger as a leading voice in American literature—and that has instilled in millions of readers around the world a lifelong love of books—is now available with new details. The Catcher in the Rye, published by Little, Brown Paperbacks on January 30, 2001, tells the story of Holden Caulfield, an ancient child of sixteen from native New York City. In this novel, readers follow Holden as he leaves his prep school in Pennsylvania and goes underground in New York City for three days, grappling with feelings of loneliness, grief, and alienation.

Through Holden’s comic, cutting, and painfully sincere voice, the reader discovers a comradeship and understanding as they recognize the ache of being lost, and the impulse toward rebellion that comes with the passage into adulthood. The hero-narrator’s search for something genuine in a world that feels insincere and superficial remains urgent and unmistakably modern.

The book is 288 pages long and carries the ISBN-13: 978-0316769174. With its dimensions of 5.25 x 0.95 x 8 inches, it is a compact yet powerful read. Holden’s journey resonates with many who have faced the challenges of growing up and finding their place in the world.

Read more about this iconic novel that continues to speak to readers of all ages.