Bar Flies: True Stories from the Early Years

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.