Lo Fi A Novel
Lo Fi A Novel by Liz Riggs, published by Penguin Group on July 8, 2025, is a contemporary exploration of youth and creativity set against the vibrant backdrop of Nashville’s music scene. This 320-page novel follows aspiring songwriter Alison Hunter as she navigates friendships, romantic entanglements, and her artistic ambitions while working at a local music venue. Amidst the lively atmosphere of sweaty clubs and late-night parties, Alison grapples with her identity and the pressures of pursuing her passion for songwriting.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of coming of age, love, and the struggles of artistic expression. As Alison encounters a once-in-a-century storm and the reappearance of her ex-boyfriend, she becomes entangled in a whirlwind of late nights and emotional turmoil. The story captures the essence of the creative life, highlighting themes of longing and the desire for recognition, all while reflecting the raw energy of Nashville’s music culture.
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“Swoony, sexy, and melancholy. . . a tattered love letter to youth, music, and Nashville.” —Daisy Alpert Florin, author of My Last Innocent Year
In 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 herself
Most 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.
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