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This was lovely memoir. It focuses on his running life, but includes a lot about his writing life as well. I’d definitely recommend it if you like Murakami’s books. Even more so if you’re interested in writing, training, or working towards any kind of long term goal.

This was a great book. The most ‘normal’ of all the Murakami books I’ve read so far, but it was still very interesting and flavored with his unique style.

A Wild Sheep Chase
The Elephant Vanishes
Kafka on the Shore
Sputnik Sweetheart
Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
Dance Dance Dance
Blind Willow Sleeping Woman

I love his books so much!! I started in January, and I would have read much more by now but it’s hard to find English books where I am. I already read everything in the English Library in town so now I’m working the internet. I just received Norwegian Wood through Bookmooch.com!

Strangely enough, it’s hard to find people IN Japan who’ve read his books. He seems to be more popular overseas. But yesterday I found out a coworker used to be just obsessive as I am now! She even said that when she was younger, she quit a job, and when the manager asked her ‘why?’ she responded that she loved Haruki Murakami books, and she needed more time to read them. It sounds absolutely ridiculous but I completely understand! We had a good laugh over that :) I’m really looking forward to being able to share my obsession.