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

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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
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rootbear
Jan 14, 2025
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Incredible author.
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mbaci
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OreoSlayer69
Jan 14, 2025
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Great book. Highly recommend his fiction work as well.
Jan 14, 2025
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Deucer
Jan 14, 2025
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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
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hijazist
Jan 14, 2025
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Good book to listen to while running
Jan 14, 2025
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the_redwood
Jan 14, 2025
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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.
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slickernsnot
Jan 14, 2025
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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
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zapppz
Jan 14, 2025
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Title seems convoluted. Why isn't it: Let's Discuss Running
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FeistyKite520
Jan 14, 2025
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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.
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NavyJoke6138
Jan 14, 2025
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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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AmusedStag1963
Jan 14, 2025
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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.