Queenie

Set in 1960s New York, this engaging coming-of-age audiobook follows Queenie, a teenager raised in a traditional household to be a "kept woman." As she navigates college life, Queenie confronts and reevaluates the outdated values instilled in her upbringing, leading to profound personal and political insights. Hortense Calisher brings Queenie's journey to life with her signature style, blending Victorian storytelling with the modern experience of a young woman discovering her identity.