Category Archives: Books

Believe it or not, Maine’s main export is not lobsters.[1][2] But Maine is known as “vacationland” and lobsters bring the tourists in. So in the summer of 2003, Gourmet Magazine sent the writer David Foster Wallace to investigate the ground … Continue reading →

Posted on October 26, 2012 by sarahbakerstories | 2 Comments

The Power of Prose

Posted on March 20, 2012 by sarahbakerstories

I am a sucker for good writing. That might sound obvious, but it’s not always easy to find. When I do, I feel transformed. Or maybe I should say transfused, like I have just received a fresh flow of blood … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, On Writing, Personal Essays | 4 Comments