Lo Fi: A Novel

By: Liz Riggs

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Synopsis: &“Swoony, sexy, and melancholy. . . a tattered love letter to youth, music, and Nashville.&” —Daisy Alpert Florin, author of My Last Innocent YearIn the sweaty music clubs and late-night house parties of Nashville, an aspiring songwriter tries to make friends, find love, and write songs—without losing herselfMost nights, you&’ll find Alison Hunter at The Venue, the kind of sweaty Nashville spot that&’s on the circuit for bands like Bon Iver and Death Cab. Sounds glamorous—but not for Al, who stamps hands at the door with Julien, the quiet coworker who treats her like a little sister. When she can sneak off, she bums drinks from the tattooed bartender and watches the bands, wondering if she&’ll ever finish a song of her own after her disastrous attempt to play in public.When a once-in-a-century storm hits and her lead singer ex-boyfriend shows up at the door, Al finds herself stuck in a perpetual cycle of late nights, new flings, and old flames. Obsessed with the disappearance of a troubled indie star, she slowly starts to lose it herself—until one reckless night threatens to derail everything. As propulsive and sexy as the rasp of a static-driven amp, Lo Fi is an openhearted tribute to the messy truth of the creative life, the clash of lust and love, and the yearning to be heard.