Music from Another World
Readers rate it 4.1 (10 on Hardcover)
408 pages · Released Mar 31, 2020 · Harlequin
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This is a thoughtfully written historical coming-of-age novel centered on LGBTQ+ themes and identity in 1977 America. The story depicts the real dangers and discrimination facing queer teens through the experiences of two girls finding courage and authenticity through friendship. While there are references to antigay violence and political hostility of the era, the content is age-appropriate for mature teens who are ready to engage with historical injustice and personal identity questions. The novel emphasizes resilience, honesty, and standing up for what's right.
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A master of award-winning queer historical fiction, New York Times bestselling author Robin Talley brings to life an emotionally captivating story about the lives of two teen girls living in an age when just being yourself was an incredible act of bravery. It’s summer 1977 and closeted lesbian Tammy Larson can’t be her... A master of award-winning queer historical fiction, New York Times bestselling author Robin Talley brings to life an emotionally captivating story about the lives of two teen girls living in an age when just being yourself was an incredible act of bravery. It’s summer 1977 and closeted lesbian Tammy Larson can’t be herself anywhere. Not at her strict Christian high school, not at her conservative Orange County church and certainly not at home, where her ultrareligious aunt relentlessly organizes antigay political campaigns. Tammy’s only outlet is writing secret letters in her diary to gay civil rights activist Harvey Milk…until she’s matched with a real-life pen pal who changes everything. Sharon Hawkins bonds with Tammy over punk music and carefully shared secrets, and soon their letters become the one place she can be honest. The rest of her life in San Francisco is full of lies. The kind she tells for others—like helping her gay brother hide the truth from their mom—and the kind she tells herself. But as antigay fervor in America reaches a frightening new pitch, Sharon and Tammy must rely on their long-distance friendship to discover their deeply personal truths, what they’ll stand for…and who they’ll rise against.
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- Young Adult Fiction
- LGBTQ
- Young Adult
- Young adult fiction, historical, united states, 20th century
- Young adult fiction, coming of age
- Young adult fiction, social themes, emotions & feelings
- Young adult fiction, lgbtq+
- Fiction, friendship
- Fiction, lgbtq+, lesbian
- Fiction, women
- Fiction, epistolary
- Fiction, coming of age
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ISBN 9781488056604 · Harlequin