Recs if you like Country Queers: A Love Letter...

Not all of us are lucky enough to live out and proud in big cities. This list is for those of us who live in small conservative towns, who still aren’t out, who can’t safely live our true identities in public. We exist, we’re not alone, and we’ll be okay. 🫂

These books have queer characters living in small towns, the countryside, and conservative areas dealing with the unique struggles such a place brings.

Recommendations welcome!

I thought it would be nice to have all of them in one long list.

Books that received the 2025 Stonewall Honor. Categories include Children’s and Young Adult Literature, Non-Fiction, and Literature.

Please comment some reccomendations!

Inspired by Autostraddle's Queer Books Across America list