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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running (Kindle eBook)

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Various Retailers have What I Talk About When I Talk About Running (eBook) by Haruki Murakami on sale for $1.99.

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  • An intimate look at writing, running, and the incredible way they intersect, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is an illuminating glimpse into the solitary passions of one of our greatest artists.
  • While training for the New York City Marathon, Haruki Murakami decided to keep a journal of his progress. The result is a memoir about his intertwined obsessions with running and writing, full of vivid recollections and insights, including the eureka moment when he decided to become a writer. By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, here is a rich and revelatory work that elevates the human need for motion to an art form.

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Various Retailers have What I Talk About When I Talk About Running (eBook) by Haruki Murakami on sale for $1.99.

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Available from the following retailers:About this eBook:
  • An intimate look at writing, running, and the incredible way they intersect, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is an illuminating glimpse into the solitary passions of one of our greatest artists.
  • While training for the New York City Marathon, Haruki Murakami decided to keep a journal of his progress. The result is a memoir about his intertwined obsessions with running and writing, full of vivid recollections and insights, including the eureka moment when he decided to become a writer. By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, here is a rich and revelatory work that elevates the human need for motion to an art form.

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Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This eBook is priced $10 Off (83.4% Savings) the eBook list price of $11.99.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • This has a 4.4 out of 5 star overall rating at Amazon based on over 8,800 reviews.
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Jan 14, 2025 05:25 AM
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rootbearJan 14, 2025 05:25 AM
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Incredible author.
Jan 14, 2025 05:26 AM
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mbaciJan 14, 2025 05:26 AM
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Jan 14, 2025 06:04 AM
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OreoSlayer69Jan 14, 2025 06:04 AM
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Great book. Highly recommend his fiction work as well.
Jan 14, 2025 06:05 AM
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DeucerJan 14, 2025 06:05 AM
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This is a good read, but (as should be somewhat obvious from the title) it's the author's observations about running and not one of his novels.
Jan 14, 2025 07:00 AM
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hijazistJan 14, 2025 07:00 AM
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Good book to listen to while running
Jan 14, 2025 07:04 AM
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euuser230056Jan 14, 2025 07:04 AM
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As a non runner who has read most of his fiction, is this with checking out? Always seemed like such a well I don't know, like his t shirt book.
Jan 14, 2025 07:46 AM
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slickernsnotJan 14, 2025 07:46 AM
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Quote from the_redwood :
As a non runner who has read most of his fiction, is this with checking out? Always seemed like such a well I don't know, like his t shirt book.
The text sample and the audible sample at the link are direct ways to let you decide whether this literate and introspective author's musings on writing and running will resonate and appeal to you. Checking his Wikipedia bio will give you an idea of his background.
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Jan 14, 2025 07:47 AM
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zapppzJan 14, 2025 07:47 AM
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Title seems convoluted. Why isn't it: Let's Discuss Running
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Jan 14, 2025 10:36 AM
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FeistyKite520Jan 14, 2025 10:36 AM
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Quote from zapppz :
Title seems convoluted. Why isn't it: Let's Discuss Running
Clearly he's a convoluted person he wants show that through his title.
Jan 14, 2025 12:33 PM
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NavyJoke6138Jan 14, 2025 12:33 PM
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Quote from zapppz :
Title seems convoluted. Why isn't it: Let's Discuss Running
Because the book isn't really about running.
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Jan 14, 2025 12:46 PM
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AmusedStag1963Jan 14, 2025 12:46 PM
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Great book if you like running or Murakami. Even better if you like both. Probably won't be very interesting if you like neither.
Jan 14, 2025 01:32 PM
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icepop4whoJan 14, 2025 01:32 PM
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Quote from the_redwood :
As a non runner who has read most of his fiction, is this with checking out? Always seemed like such a well I don't know, like his t shirt book.
It's a bit of a memoir so that's quite interesting. You might sign up for a marathon by the end of it though. I certainly did
Jan 14, 2025 01:47 PM
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metametJan 14, 2025 01:47 PM
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Quote from zapppz :
Title seems convoluted. Why isn't it: Let's Discuss Running
It's because it's a nod to Raymond Carver's What We Talk About When We Talk About Love.
Jan 14, 2025 02:48 PM
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whirlybird720Jan 14, 2025 02:48 PM
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imma take this opportunity to plug my own book: "The Things I Think About When I Think About Golfing"
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euuser230056Jan 14, 2025 03:06 PM
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Quote from icepop4who :
It's a bit of a memoir so that's quite interesting. You might sign up for a marathon by the end of it though. I certainly did

Crap. now I regret buying it.

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