MOBY DYKE An Obsessive Quest to Track Down the Last Remaining Lesbian Bars in America

Sarah Beth Pfeifer engages listeners with this survey of the 20 remaining lesbian bars in the U.S., as well as commentary on the future of lesbian spaces. (It's optimistic.) Burton, a lesbian, and her trans husband, Davin, took multiple road trips to large and medium sized U.S. cities to visit each bar. With her enthusiastic and expressive tone, Pfeifer paints vibrant portraits of each establishment, including its owners and regulars, as well as its fun-sounding events, such as drag shows, karaoke and "watch parties." Pfeifer channels Burton's curiosity as to why the numbers of lesbian bars have decreased in recent years and what the future of these spaces may be. This is an entertaining yet thought-provoking listen for anyone interested in contemporary culture. M.J. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2023]