There’s a lot that can be said about novels that are filled with sharp wit, cheeky dialogue, and relatable storylines to maintain key connections to the material. Zaq Baker has recently released his debut novel, called Unspectacular, that takes a look at a character named Mae Strand who is somewhat pursuing a career as a vocalist. One particular line in the middle section of the novel states, “Some people say water maintains memory, holds it inside, safeguards it, can transport it across places and peoples. This is how I feel about music – recorded music especially. Albums, after all, live forever.” This nice quip is easily relatable for me, personally, but I feel a lot of music fans would also identify in quotes like this. Baker’s ability to mix just the right amount of believability and characters similar to many in the music industry may have come across makes for a memorable reading experience.