I am a woman

by Ann Bannon

"I Am a Woman" by Ann Bannon is a lesbian pulp fiction novel written in 1959. Laura Landon flees her harsh father and college failure to start fresh in New York City's Greenwich Village. Living with vivacious roommate Marcie, Laura discovers unexpected feelings and navigates the underground gay bar scene with new friends Jack and Beebo Brinker. As attraction, longing, and self-discovery collide, Laura must confront the truth about herself, her relationships, and her painful past in this groundbreaking story.