"Living Queer History" is about the LGBTQ community in Roanoke, Virginia, a small city on the edge of Appalachia. Author Gregory Samantha Rosenthal writes about their own journey — coming out and transitioning as a transgender woman — alongside the stories of queer elders in Roanoke. Woven together, these powerful narratives spotlight a community that was once hidden in plain sight, showing how it became more visible and how it continues to evolve today. It's a must-read for anyone interested in queer life in Appalachia.