Bar Flies: True Stories from the Early Years

by Amy Silverman (Editor), Laurie Notaro (Contributor), Robert Pela (Contributor)

Bar Flies: True Stories From the Early Years is an anthology of 60 essays from the first four seasons of Bar Flies, a live reading series held monthly at Valley Bar in downtown Phoenix. The stories tackle love, adventure, goodbyes -- and just about everything in between. New York Times bestselling author Laurie Notaro shares a moment in the Kiss Cam spotlight, while Phoenix New Times columnist (and dish collector) Robrt Pela takes on Marie Kondo. Political consultant Stacy Pearson holds her own feet to the fire in a story about the #metoo movement. State legislator Jennifer Longdon tells a story about long distance sweet potatoes -- and loneliness. Artist Jacob Meders gets personal with a story about his father, a boxer, and podcast producer Sarah Ventre journeys to New York City to bid farewell to a nightclub.

360 pages, Perfect Paperback

Published January 1, 2019

About the author

Amy Silverman is managing editor at Phoenix New Times and a commentator for KJZZ, the National Public Radio affiliate in Phoenix. Her work also has appeared on the radio show This American Life and in The New York Times. Amy holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. She lives in Arizona with her husband Ray and daughters Annabelle and Sophie.

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of the best storytellers and writers are represented in this volume. Story after great story by people who know how to craft a yarn. Bar Flies is a fabulous addition to the Phoenix literary scene.