Harper Lee's Go Set A Watchman comes out next Tuesday. It's been one of the most talked about books of the year--Lee, the author of the canonical To Kill A Mockingbird, who has lived much of her life out of the public eye and never published another novel, suddenly has another book. Watchman was actually written before To Kill A Mockingbird, though it features the same setting and many of the same beloved characters. The book caused some controversy, though, because there were serious questions about whether Lee, who now resides in an assisted living facility, was mentally fit to sign off on the publication of the manuscript, which was found last summer amongst her papers. Thought the state of Alabama conducted an investigation and concluded that Lee was indeed of sound mind, we asked our readers how sure they really were, and how the controversy was affecting their decision whether or not to read this book, which is sure to be a mega-bestseller.

There are, of course, those who have no reservations:

  • "I preordered a copy at my local #indiebookseller @stacks_info & can't wait." -@bankswrites, Twitter
  • "Pre-ordered, anxiously waiting, can't not read it." - theterritories-sa, Tumblr
  • "Don't we all want to see if it's any good?" -@doughshiloh, Twitter
  • "Pre-ordered audiobook. Can't Wait!" -judithdcollins, Tumblr

One reader is willing to fight off pangs of guilt and uncertainty in order to read the book:

  • "I will read it, but I'll feel guilty about it." @KLDSanders, Twitter

Still others need further proof, if not of Lee's acquiescence then of the book's quality:

  • "Only if the reviews are good because I feel that Lee did not want to publish it." -rufiousreader, Tumblr
  • "Still torn! Will most likely buy it but not read it until a clear and unbiased statement is released from her saying it's a-okay!" -sevengee, Tumblr

One reader is unwilling to read it:

  • "Not going to read. Love and respect Harper Lee too much to read something that was in all likelihood released without her true consent and understanding." -Michelle Reed, Facebook

If you didn't weigh in earlier this week, we'd still love to hear from you! Respond in the comments below, or on Twitter with the hashtag #pwasksyou. We'll be back with another question next week.