An inclusive LGBTQ+ travel anthology, Edge of the World explores what it means to be a queer person moving through the world.

These lively essays by luminary writers offer a queer perspective on how people experience other cultures and how other cultures receive queer people. This anthology of essays includes the perspectives of gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, and trans American authors from multiple ethnic identities, showcasing the travel writing of both established and emerging authors across a wide age spectrum to address these central questions. Contributors include Alexander Chee, Edmund White, Daisy Hernández, Putsata Reang, Alex Marzano-Lesnevich, Denne Michele Norris, Garrard Conley, Andrew Ellis Evans, Nicole Shawan Junior, Raluca Albu, KB Brookins, Genevieve Hudson, Zoë Sprankle, Sara Orozco, and Calvin Gimpelevich. Their essays take the reader to different areas of the world including Spain, Ukraine, Florida, New York City, Mexico, Cambodia, Russia, Senegal, Berlin, and more.


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Published May 6, 2025

228 pages

Average rating: 8

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Cantina Book Club
Nov 03, 2025
8/10 stars
Jones cleverly chose and structured the stories for Edge of the World. The collection is filled with powerful voices and experiences. While most accounts have elements of a broken heart or forbidden love, the resilience demonstrated in these stories is inspiring. While a couple stories were underwhelming, I appreciate the opportunity to see the world through queer eyes.

In-depth book review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/edge-of-the-world-by-alden-jones

Podcast interview with Alden Jones:
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