Books like Things to do when you're goth in the country by Chavisa Woods
Chavisa Woods’s anthology follows eight interconnected characters living on the fringe of their communities. Set in the rural landscapes of southern Illinois and Indiana, with a glance toward New York City, the stories illuminate the struggles and hopes of a generation that feels unseen. Through vivid, lyrical prose, Woods portrays adolescents battling societal expectations, grappling with identity, and navigating the underbelly of American life—covering everything from queer teens facing ostracism, artful outsiders, to rural folklore involving zombies and UFOs.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Chavisa Woods
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