Noah Bly

Noah Bly (aka Bart Yates) 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. Bly/Yates is a professional musician as well as a writer, and he plays clarinet, saxophone, and bass guitar. He lives in Iowa City and shares his home with the world’s finest and most discerning cat.