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Klara and the SunA story about a robot who gets taken home by a sick girl and her mother. |
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The Lord of the Rings: Two TowersThe second book in the Lord of the Rings series, definitely has a lot more going on than the fellowship. |
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This Is How You Lose the Time WarA strange story about two time-travelling agents who influence world events on opposite sides |
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Everyday Zen: Love and WorkA more western take on Zen Buddhism and how to live life in the moment without focusing on sudden enlightenment. |
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Zen Mind, Beginner's MindRating: 5/5 Informal talks on Zen Buddhism. Very eye-opening. Helps you appreciate life, good and bad. |
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingRating: 4.5/5 Although it goes at a very slow pace at times, it is such an immersive world and fun characters that is a joy to read. |
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KitchenRating: 5/5 Two short stories, both covering grief and how to live life in the midst of it. Both of them are very bittersweet but so cozy. |
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Convenience Store WomanRating: 4/5 Follows a woman who is an outcast in Japanese society; all she wants in life is to work in a convenience store without being bound to society's expectations of her. |
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Wind-Up Bird ChronicleRating: 4/5 Very dream-like atmosphere where you aren't sure anymore what's real and what's not. Although some characters were a little lackluster, the story and weird imagery make it an interesting read. |
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First-Person SingularRating: 4.5/5 My first Murakami book after I read his short story 'Burning'. This short story collection seems somewhat plain, but it makes the atmosphere and characters really stand out. |
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Dead-End MemoriesA short story collection about women and dealing with grief. |
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ButterFollows a journalist and her experiences interviewing a serial-killer cook. |