A Box of Matches

Nicholson Baker's latest book, A Box of Matches, is about a man who gets up early and starts a fire in the fireplace, every day until he's used up a box of matches. It's full of musing and observations on everyday life. It's an unconventional story from an unconventional writer. Nicholson Baker will talk about the book and his approach to writing. A Box of Matches is now out in paperback.

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