Rubyfruit Jungle
A Novel
Rita Mae Brown
A groundbreaking coming-of-age novel that launched the career of a celebrated author. Rubyfruit Jungle follows the story of Molly Bolt, who defies societal norms as a Southern adoptee forging her own path in America. With sharp humor and bold wit, Brown's prose masterfully portrays Molly's journey as a lesbian woman unapologetically loving and living life on her own terms. A literary milestone about being true to oneself, this transformative work continues to resonate with readers even after forty years.