I want something about finding a space and place in the Homeland (somewhere outside of the city or suburbs). I want to read about progressives making a space for themselves in the land that runs red.
Is it possible to co-exist peacefully? Queers, liberals, progressives – some of us want to make something of ourselves in the Great Wide Open. And I want to read about them. Think Indigo Girls, Dolly Parton, Corb Lund even.
You can include themes of Americana, bluegrass, and folk into these vibes. I want to explore the queer folks’ stories, and try to find a way to coexist.
Anything that fits that- that’s what I’m looking for.
by GreenieSar
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YA fiction: I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston addresses this dynamic, though it’s a bit of a sub plot. It’s not 100% peaceful but definitely about finding place to belong!
This isn’t a book, so I hope it still conforms to the subreddit’s rule, but you might enjoy reading an article that ran in New York Times about a faerie commune on Short Mountain in Tennessee. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/09/magazine/out-of-the-woods.html?unlocked_article_code=1._0w.pNNd.FTrE-fcftulH&smid=url-share
Make your own path . Red states need you . On the front lines of equality we are here & queer
Real Queer America by Samantha Allen
This sounds right on the money. Just rented it from the library.