Changing Legislation through Books with Garrard Conley Books Are My People

Author Garrard Conley (Boy Erased) speaks with me about his latest novel, All The World Beside. We talk about the research involved in writing historical fiction, how he helped change legislature, and some scandalous letters he discovered while conducting research. ,

Books Recommended:
All the World Beside by Garrard Conley
Exhibit by R.O. Kwon
James by Percival Everett
The Son of Man by Jean-Baptiste del Amo
The Morningside by Tea Obrecht
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
 Other Books Mentioned:
Anamalia by Jean-Baptiste del Amo
Ramona Ausebel, author of The Last Animal, recommends Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino

Garrard Conley's Links:
Instagram @gayrodcon
Twitter @gayrodcon
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