Tag Archives: Nicholson Baker

Why I write unconventional (and unpopular) book reviews

Posted on April 24, 2014 by nancytinarirunswrites

I am driven to write book reviews for my blog though these posts are seldom popular compared to my running posts. Why do I do it? I realize that books are (and always have been) my greatest passion. Running was … Continue reading →

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Book Review by Nancy Tinari Nicholson Baker has blown me away with his latest novel, Traveling Sprinkler. I’ve been trying to write a book review about it for days—but everything I write seems inadequate to describe Baker’s  virtuosity—his  astounding range … Continue reading →

Posted on April 15, 2014 by nancytinarirunswrites | 2 Comments

Fifty reasons not to read Fifty Shades of Grey (and some alternative suggestions)

Posted on November 3, 2012 by nancytinarirunswrites

First things first. This book doesn’t live up to its hype. It’s not very erotic. Also, the domination-submission theme that has been talked about so much is pretty tame, and practically nothing happens in that realm for hundreds of pages. … Continue reading →

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