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Haruki Murakami’s First Novel in Six Years is Coming in November

Haruki Murakami's THE CITY AND ITS UNCERTAIN WALLS will publish this November, the writer's first novel in six years.

7 of the Best Episodes of LEVAR BURTON READS

What's better than LeVar Burton? LeVar Burton reading, of course. We've curated a list of some of the best episodes of Burton's podcast, LeVar Burton Reads.

I See My Queer Self in Murakami’s Magical Realism

How the reality-shifting work of Haruki Murakami speaks to this queer reader.

20 Weird and Wonderful Similes from THE WIND-UP BIRD CHRONICLE

The strangest similes from The Wind-up Bird Chronicle. Twenty times Murakami said 'X is like Y' and we found ourselves agreeing with him.

4 Books For Readers Who Love Being Confused

Not all books need to make perfect sense to you as a reader for you to love them. Here are four that will make you enjoy the confusing journey.

26 Haruki Murakami Quotes That See Into Your Soul

Murakami's work is endlessly quotable, and if you still have somehow missed the Haruki Murakami bus, it's time to get on board. Here are twenty-five of the most insightful Haruki Murakami quotes that see right into your soul.

10 Ways to Honor Kurt Vonnegut on his Birthday

Happy Birthday Kurt Vonnegut

Exploring the Art of the Short Story Through Murakami’s THE STRANGE LIBRARY

A Rioter unpacks the experience of reading short stories--the joy and finality that comes with it--through Haruki Murakami's THE STRANGE LIBRARY.

Books to Help You Prepare For The First Semester of College

Prep your mind so that it might open wide!

Can’t wait for Murakami’s Killing Commendatore? Try Hard-boiled Wonderland and the End of the World

What to read while you're waiting for the next Haruki Murakami book, Killing Commendatore. Spoiler: it's another Murakami title.