<p><b><i>Lesbians are a people without a home. Perhaps that's why the ones we make for ourselves are so </i><i>important.</i></b><br><br><b>A highly readable cultural history of queer women's lives in the second half of the twentieth century, told through six iconic spaces</b><br><br><b>'An inspiring celebration of lesbian camaraderie, activism and fun' SARAH WATERS</b><br><br><b>'Jam-packed with fascinating nuggets of cultural history, movement lore and gossip; riveting; indispensable; and suffused with a humane warmth' ALISON BECHDEL</b><br><br><b>'A must-have for any queer bookshelf' TEGAN QUIN</b><br><br>For as long as queer women have existed, they've created gathering grounds where they can be themselves. From the intimate darkness of the lesbian bar to the sweaty camaraderie of the softball field, these spaces aren't a luxury - they're a necessity for queer women defining their identities. <br><br>Blending memoir, archival research and interviews, journalist June Thomas invites