Bart Yates

Bart Yates (aka Noah Bly) is the author of seven novels, including LEAVE MYSELF BEHIND (winner of the 2004 Alex Award), THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE AND LOSS, and THE THIRD HILL NORTH OF TOWN. Two of his books have been translated into Italian and one into Dutch, and his most recent novel, THE VERY LONG, VERY STRANGE LIFE OF ISAAC DAHL, will be released in July, 2024. Yates is also a professional musician and plays clarinet, saxophone, and bass guitar. He lives in Iowa City and shares his home with the world’s finest and most discerning cat.