Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

In this beloved Southern novel, the story moves between 1980s Birmingham and the small town of Whistle Stop, Alabama, during the Great Depression. As Evelyn Couch befriends the eccentric Ninny Threadgoode in a nursing home, she uncovers the tale of Idgie and Ruth—two women whose deep bond defied convention and whispered of something more. With warmth, humor, and heartbreak, this is a story of friendship, resilience, and found family.

~ Included for its enduring depiction of sapphic love and chosen family, told through a lens of quiet defiance and heartfelt storytelling that has resonated with generations of queer readers. ~