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Killing Commendatore
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Haruki Murakami | Vintage

Killing Commendatore

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Imagine you're sifting through the familiar layers of everyday life when you stumble upon a doorway to the mystical—this is what diving into "Killing Commendatore" feels like. Murakami weaves the ordinary with the supernatural in such a way that you'll find yourself questioning the fabric of reality. It's perfect for those longing to lose themselves in a narrative that blurs the lines between the tangible and the imagined.
Blind Willow Sleeping Woman
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If you're drawn to the special brand of magic and realism that Murakami is renowned for, "Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman" is a collection that shouldn't be missed. The stories here are like puzzles, with pieces of the human experience beautifully interwoven with the bizarre, whisking you on a journey through the surreal. Perfect for those moments when you crave an escape from the everyday into a world that's both familiar and wonderfully strange.
The Strange Library
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Ted Goossen, Haruki Murakami, Suzanne Dean  | Harvill Secker

The Strange Library

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If you're drawn to the surreal and unexpected, Murakami's "The Strange Library" might just be the unsettling yet mesmerizing adventure you didn't know you needed. The odd charm of this story, coupled with vivid illustrations, makes it a brief but unforgettable escape that stays with you long after you've turned the final page.
Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman
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Haruki Murakami | Vintage Books

Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman

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Goodreads rating: 3.84

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Murakami fans will revel in "Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman" as it weaves together the strange and the familiar in a tapestry of human emotion. If you appreciate stories that challenge reality and leave you pondering long after the last page, this collection will be a treasure trove. The dreamlike quality often found in Murakami's work is abundant here, enticing those who enjoy the blend of the everyday with the fantastical.
After Dark - Thryft
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Haruki Murakami | Vintage International

After Dark

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Goodreads rating: 3.74

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From the New York Times bestselling author—a gripping novel of late night encounters that’s “hypnotically eerie, sometimes even funny, but most of all … [a book] that keeps ratcheting up the suspense” ( The Washington Post Book World ).Nineteen-year-old Mari is waiting out the night in an anonymous Denny’s when she meets a young man who insists he knows her older sister, thus setting her on an odyssey through the sleeping city. In the space of a single night, the lives of a diverse cast of Tokyo residents—models, prostitutes, mobsters, and musicians—collide in a world suspended between fantasy and reality. Utterly enchanting and infused with surrealism, After Dark is a thrilling account of the magical hours separating midnight from dawn.
1Q84 : A novel - Thryft
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Jay Rubin, Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami  | Knopf

1Q84 : A novel

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This book is a surreal journey through a parallel universe in 1984 Tokyo. With its intricate web of interconnected characters and captivating storytelling, it is a love story, a mystery, and a dystopia all rolled into one. Murakami's supernatural powers as a writer will make you question the boundaries of your own perception and leave you wondering about the nature of reality. Get ready to be entranced and mesmerized as you delve into the mesmerizing world of 1Q84.
The Elephant Vanishes
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Haruki Murakami | Vintage

The Elephant Vanishes

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Goodreads rating: 3.83

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If you're in the mood for something that nudges the boundaries of reality with a soft, insistent hand, "The Elephant Vanishes" might just be the book for you. Murakami's mastery of weaving the surreal with the everyday speaks to the part of us that suspects there's more to life than what meets the eye, making it a tantalizing read for anyone looking to be gently unmoored from the mundane.
Kafka on the Shore - Thryft
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Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami  | Vintage

Kafka on the Shore

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Alternate cover edition here.Kafka on the Shore, a tour de force of metaphysical reality, is powered by two remarkable characters: a teenage boy, Kafka Tamura, who runs away from home either to escape a gruesome oedipal prophecy or to search for his long-missing mother and sister; and an aging simpleton called Nakata, who never recovered from a wartime affliction and now is drawn toward Kafka for reasons that, like the most basic activities of daily life, he cannot fathom. Their odyssey, as mysterious to them as it is to us, is enriched throughout by vivid accomplices and mesmerizing events. Cats and people carry on conversations, a ghostlike pimp employs a Hegel-quoting prostitute, a forest harbors soldiers apparently unaged since World War II, and rainstorms of fish (and worse) fall from the sky. There is a brutal murder, with the identity of both victim and perpetrator a riddle—yet this, along with everything else, is eventually answered, just as the entwined destinies of Kafka and Nakata are gradually revealed, with one escaping his fate entirely and the other given a fresh start on his own.
1Q84 - a novel - Thryft
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Haruki Murakami | Random House / Vintage

1Q84 - a novel

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The year is 1984 and the city is Tokyo.A young woman named Aomame follows a taxi driver’s enigmatic suggestion and begins to notice puzzling discrepancies in the world around her. She has entered, she realizes, a parallel existence, which she calls 1Q84 —“Q is for ‘question mark.’ A world that bears a question.” Meanwhile, an aspiring writer named Tengo takes on a suspect ghostwriting project. He becomes so wrapped up with the work and its unusual author that, soon, his previously placid life begins to come unraveled. As Aomame’s and Tengo’s narratives converge over the course of this single year, we learn of the profound and tangled connections that bind them ever closer: a beautiful, dyslexic teenage girl with a unique vision; a mysterious religious cult that instigated a shoot-out with the metropolitan police; a reclusive, wealthy dowager who runs a shelter for abused women; a hideously ugly private investigator; a mild-mannered yet ruthlessly efficient bodyguard; and a peculiarly insistent television-fee collector.A love story, a mystery, a fantasy, a novel of self-discovery, a dystopia to rival George Orwell’s — 1Q84 is Haruki Murakami’s most ambitious undertaking yet: an instant best seller in his native Japan, and a tremendous feat of imagination from one of our most revered contemporary writers.
The Strange Library
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Ted Goossen, Haruki Murakami  | Knopf

The Strange Library

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This book could be a great read for those who enjoy venturing into surreal worlds and escaping reality. Murakami's imaginative storytelling takes readers on a whimsical journey through a nightmarish library, where a lonely boy, a mysterious girl, and a tormented sheep man plan their escape. With Chip Kidd's striking design and full-color illustrations, it's a visually captivating treat that will leave book lovers of all ages spellbound.
After Dark - Thryft
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Jay Rubin, Haruki Murakami  | Harvill Secker

After Dark

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Goodreads rating: 3.74

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The midnight hour approaches in an almost empty all-night diner. Mari sips her coffee and glances up from a book as a young man, a musician, intrudes on her solitude. Both have missed the last train home. The musician has plans to rehearse with his jazz band all night, Mari is equally unconcerned and content to read, smoke and drink coffee until dawn. They realise they've been acquainted through Eri, Mari's beautiful sister. The musician soon leaves with a promise to return before dawn. Shortly afterwards Mari will be interrupted a second time by a girl from the Alphaville Hotel; a Chinese prostitute has been hurt by a client, the girl has heard Mari speaks fluent Chinese and requests her help.Meanwhile Eri is at home and sleeps a deep, heavy sleep that is 'too perfect, too pure' to be normal; pulse and respiration at the lowest required level. She has been in this soporfic state for two months; Eri has become the classic myth - a sleeping beauty. But tonight as the digital clock displays 00:00 a faint electrical crackle is perceptible, a hint of life flickers across the TV screen, though the television's plug has been pulled.Murakami, acclaimed master of the surreal, returns with a stunning new novel, where the familiar can become unfamiliar after midnight, even to those that thrive in small hours. With After Dark we journey beyond the twilight. Strange nocturnal happenings, or a trick of the night?
Kappa Quartet
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Daryl Qilin Yam | Epigram Books

Kappa Quartet

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Goodreads rating: 3.76

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If you're intrigued by the blend of contemporary life with mythical folklore, "Kappa Quartet" could be a delightful journey for you. It offers an imaginative exploration of existential questions woven into the fabric of Japanese and Singaporean settings. The narrative's unique structure, featuring a tapestry of interconnected lives, promises a reading experience that's as enigmatic as the soul-seeking kappa itself.
Kafka on the Shore
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Haruki Murakami, Philip Gabriel  | Vintage International

Kafka on the Shore

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Goodreads rating: 4.12

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Murakami's "Kafka on the Shore" is a work that challenges the boundaries between the fantastical and the mundane. If you're drawn to stories that weave complex narratives with elements of magic realism, this book will captivate you. As you follow Kafka's runaway journey and Nakata's peculiar life, you'll find yourself immersed in a world where cats converse and metaphysical puzzles abound. Prepare for an enthralling experience that isn't just about the destination, but the mesmerizing path you take to get there.
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
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Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin  | Vintage

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

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Goodreads rating: 4.14

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This book is a mesmerizing and deeply philosophical journey that delves into the uncanny and mysterious. Murakami's prose weaves a shot-silk garment of deceptive beauty, with vivid characters and mind-bending plotlines that will keep you engaged throughout. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle is a true original, always leaving you wanting to know more about its surreal and enchanting world. Dive into this extraordinary novel and prepare to be captivated.
The Buried Giant - Thryft
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Kazuo Ishiguro | Faber & Faber

The Buried Giant

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Goodreads rating: 3.59

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If you're intrigued by the blend of historical fiction with mythical elements, "The Buried Giant" could be a mesmerizing read for you. Ishiguro weaves a tale where personal quests intersect with broader themes of memory and forgiveness, set against the backdrop of a fading Britain. His prose is hauntingly beautiful, and this novel will linger in your thoughts long after the final page.
1Q84 Books 1, 2 and 3 - Thryft
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Haruki Murakami | Random House / Vintage

1Q84 Books 1, 2 and 3

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Goodreads rating: 3.94

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The year is 1984 and the city is Tokyo.A young woman named Aomame follows a taxi driver’s enigmatic suggestion and begins to notice puzzling discrepancies in the world around her. She has entered, she realizes, a parallel existence, which she calls 1Q84 —“Q is for ‘question mark.’ A world that bears a question.” Meanwhile, an aspiring writer named Tengo takes on a suspect ghostwriting project. He becomes so wrapped up with the work and its unusual author that, soon, his previously placid life begins to come unraveled. As Aomame’s and Tengo’s narratives converge over the course of this single year, we learn of the profound and tangled connections that bind them ever closer: a beautiful, dyslexic teenage girl with a unique vision; a mysterious religious cult that instigated a shoot-out with the metropolitan police; a reclusive, wealthy dowager who runs a shelter for abused women; a hideously ugly private investigator; a mild-mannered yet ruthlessly efficient bodyguard; and a peculiarly insistent television-fee collector.A love story, a mystery, a fantasy, a novel of self-discovery, a dystopia to rival George Orwell’s — 1Q84 is Haruki Murakami’s most ambitious undertaking yet: an instant best seller in his native Japan, and a tremendous feat of imagination from one of our most revered contemporary writers.
1Q84
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Jay Rubin, Philip ­Gabriel, Haruki Murakami  | Vintage

1Q84

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"1Q84" by Haruki Murakami isn't just a book; it's a masterful blend of realities that challenges you to question the fabric of existence. It's like slipping into a dream where every detail is both familiar and surreal. Murakami weaves threads of love, mystery, and fantasy into a rich tapestry that invites you to lose yourself in the lives of Aomame and Tengo. If the unknown intrigues you and you're not afraid of a hefty page count, this could be the next world you get lost in.
Kafka on the Shore
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Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami  | Vintage

Kafka on the Shore

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Goodreads rating: 4.12

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This book is a must-read for those seeking a mind-expanding experience. With its blend of surrealism, magical realism, and intricate storytelling, Kafka on the Shore takes readers on a mesmerizing journey through the protagonist's parallel odysseys filled with enigmatic characters, mysterious events, and thought-provoking riddles. Haruki Murakami captivates with his elegant and dreamlike writing style, creating a masterpiece that is both bewildering and enchanting. Prepare to be transported to a world where cats talk, fish fall from the sky, and reality becomes beautifully blurred. Get ready for a truly extraordinary literary experience.