Twin Cities: Unspectacular available now at:
The Book House (Dinkytown)
Eat My Words (Northeast)
Comma, a Bookshop (South Minneapolis)
Boneshaker Books (Seward)
Nat’s Uptown Books (Uptown)
Niche Books (Lakeville)
Lake Country Booksellers (White Bear Lake)
A Baker’'s Wife (South Minneapolis)
“Thought-provoking and emotionally resonant… unique and authentic… sharp prose and biting humour… a compelling debut. This book is more than just a narrative about struggle — it’s an inspiring exploration of resilience and growth. Baker’s storytelling reminds us that even in life’s chaos, there’s beauty in finding our path. A must-read for those seeking a relatable, heartfelt take on modern life and the pursuit of purpose.” - Louder Than War magazine (UK)
“Unspectacular is an exploration of identity, creativity, and the complexity of family through beautifully crafted characters with deeply human moments that capture how our pasts can shape us and the courage it takes to be who we really are… personal relationships and self-discovery in a story that invites readers to enter a world of raw emotion and quiet resilience. Unspectacular is a powerful and contemplative read.” - Tumbling Rock magazine
“With the same wit, craft, and magnanimity that distinguish his songwriting, Zaq Baker has written a multiperspective novel that draws on his knowledge of pop music as art and industry, its hoarfrost synthesizers and brutal capitalism. Unspectacular is a book of love and theft, of make-believe music you’d like to hear and on-the-page music you haven’t quite heard before.” - Dylan Hicks, songwriter, novelist, pop music critic