Nevada

Nevada by Imogen Binnie

The Groundbreaking Trans Road Novel That Became a Cult Classic—Now Back in Print with a New Afterword
Raw, radical, and razor-sharp—this is the book that changed everything.

Celebrated by Torrey Peters, loved by readers, and hailed as a landmark in trans literature, Nevada by Imogen Binnie is a biting, brilliant, and blisteringly funny queer coming-of-age story that reshaped the literary landscape. Out of print for years, this essential novel returns for its tenth anniversary edition, complete with a new afterword by the author.

Meet Maria Griffiths: a disillusioned, punk-loving trans woman in her late twenties, stuck in a dead-end job at a used bookstore in New York City. She’s riding a fragile balance of hormonal therapy, late nights, and emotional inertia—until a breakup with her girlfriend sends her spiraling.

In an impulsive escape, Maria steals her ex’s car and sets out on a cross-country road trip that leads her to Star City, Nevada—a backwater town where she meets James, a confused local kid who just might be on the same journey she was years ago. As Maria awkwardly assumes the role of trans role model, she faces the deeper question: Is she helping James, or just projecting herself onto him?

🚗 Perfect for fans of Torrey Peters, Casey Plett, and punk-infused queer fiction
🚗 Blends road trip grit with emotional honesty and razor-sharp wit
🚗 Explores trans identity, self-destruction, gender politics, and queer survival

Format: Paperback
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Road Novel
Themes: Trans Identity, Queer Coming-of-Age, Self-Discovery, Punk Culture, Gender Expression
Audience: Readers seeking authentic trans narratives, queer literary fiction, and raw, voice-driven storytelling