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I salici ciechi e la donna addormentata
I salici ciechi e la donna addormentata | Haruki Murakami
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LauraJ
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Pretty sure this is in my future.

Ruthiella I hope not! 😨 2y
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LauraJ
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Do kangaroos have nervous breakdowns?

Bookwomble I think all feeling beings are susceptible to trauma, so I'd say it's certain that they can 🙂🙁 (happy emoji for interaction with your post; sad emoji for nervous kangaroo 🦘) 2y
LauraJ @Bookwomble I definitely see trauma responses in the stray/abandoned cats and dogs I care for, but the trauma is from a human source. Maybe animals get postpartum depression. 2y
Bookwomble @LauraJ Aww, it's fantastic that you care for abandoned and abused cats 💖 It must be upsetting at times, but so rewarding. 2y
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PaperbackPirate
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1️⃣ No, but whenever I read Haruki Murakami I have weird dreams.
2️⃣ It‘s probably a tie between To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Gatsby, and the Harry Potter books.
3️⃣ My priorities for May are to finish the school year strong, and make time for crafting self-care.

#WondrousWednesday
@Eggs

Eggs #1: I totally concur!! 3y
PaperbackPirate Bizarre, right @Eggs ?! 😵‍💫🫠🤪 3y
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Noveldrama
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What is your first read of the year?
Started with my favourite author❤🤩

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Blinde wilg, slapende vrouw | Haruki Murakami
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Pickpick

Murakami is a master in storytelling. Despite the absurd characters, plot and dialogue, as a reader you feel very connected to the subjects and their world. A good introduction to this author and I look forward to reading one of his novels.

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sleepy.ash87
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Mehso-so

It was great getting to know Murakami in this collection of short stories. He is a master of metaphor and capturing moments that are both disorienting and human (see "The Mirror" and "The Seventh Man"). Yet, some stories were dull (e.g., "Tony Takitani") and others too different to fit well with this collection (eg"The Ice Man"). I have heard that this isn't Murakami's best work... Let me know if you have any Murakami recommendations!

Yuki_Onna @sleepy.ash87 I love Murakami's novels, but I'm not too fond of his short stories either. I find his style is best brought to bear in a longer narrative. And yes, sometimes his style may seem dull because he often talks about the most trivial things (e.g. preparing food) at great length. But that's just part of his style and charm.
Do you like magical realism? ⬇
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Yuki_Onna @sleepy.ash87 (continued) If so, his most frequently recommended works are 'Kafka on the Shore' and 'A Wild Sheep Chase' (And of course '1Q84,' but I think that's way too long to try him out.
If you're undecided, I recommend 'After dark' or 'Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and his years of pilgrimage' as they are relatively short, still quite weird but not too heavy on the magical realism side... 😏
If you have more questions or are interested in a ... ⬇
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Yuki_Onna @sleepy.ash87 buddy read, you're more than welcome to hit me up! I'm always looking for reasons to reread Murakami. 😋 🌸 So far I've read all of his books apart from 'Killing Commendatore'. I'm saving that one for my next long holidays. ⭐ 4y
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sleepy.ash87 @Yuki_Onna I am new to Litsy and it is from responses like yours that I am learning the wonderful value of using this platform to connect! I actually *love* magical realism. Good news! My library carries 'Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage.' I will check it out before the end of next week. Yes, let's read together if you'd like to join me! 4y
Yuki_Onna @sleepy.ash87 🤗 Yep, I also learned quickly that Litsy is an incredibly fun, helpful and friendly platform! And I just love talking about Murakami's books! 😅 If you like magical realism, he is perfect for you! 😻 Kafka on the Shore or Wild Sheep Chase or Dance, Dance, Dance... Perfect! 👌Tell me when you'd like to start with 'Colorless Tsukuru' ⬇ 4y
Yuki_Onna @sleepy.ash87 (continued) October is going to be busy for me, though, as I plan on participating in #scareathlon and #screamathon ... 😁 But I'm always up for a buddy read! Have a nice evening! 💜 4y
alisiakae Welcome to Litsy! I haven't read this one yet, but I love The Wind Up Bird Chronicle, and Kafka on the Shore. 4y
sleepy.ash87 @4thhouseontheleft Thank you for these recommendations! 4y
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sleepy.ash87

"No matter what they wish for, no matter how far they go, people can never be anything but themselves. That's all."
(From short story, "Birthday Girl," p.30)

Nute Truth! 4y
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LauraJ
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Pickpick

I love Murakami‘s short stories. It‘s hard to choose a favorite from this collection, but “Poor Aunt” is the one that sticks with me the most.
#AuthorAMonth

Soubhiville Logged-18📚 5y
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swatreads
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21 day lockdown and it's day 3! Perfect time for a Murakami marathon! Stay home Stay safe!!

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Eggs
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Pickpick

4.5/5 🌟

Great short story collection! One of my favorites is The Seventh Man, but I liked The Ice Man too! Clever, imaginative, and poignant 👌🏼👏🏻👍🏼

#authoramonth
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erzascarletbookgasm Oh nice to know! Maybe I‘ll read this next. 5y
Eggs @erzascarletbookgasm Hope you enjoy 😉 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awww the little egg 🥚💗 5y
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Pickpick

This collection of short stories was much better than Men Without Women. The protagonists are interesting, ordinary, strange, and real. The stories had cats, Jazz, food, and a wide range of relationships, all infused with the Murakami brand of weirdness. #AuthorAMonth

erzascarletbookgasm Cats, Jazz, spaghetti..staples in most of his novels! 😁 5y
NeedsMoreBooks @erzascarletbookgasm yes! I think someone had posted a Murakami bingo that was spot-on 😂 5y
Soubhiville Logged, that‘s 11📚 5y
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NeedsMoreBooks
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2. The tagged book. Also more books by Murakami for #AuthorAMonth
2. Surprisingly, no 😀
3. Yes, a Golden Retriever who will celebrate 6 years of being the goodest girl on 1st April.
#WeekendReads

BookishMe Tagged book was one of the choices I considered but decided to go with 5y
NeedsMoreBooks @BookishMe I think both the collections might have a few overlaps 😊 5y
BookishMe Yes, I am delighted the collection I'm reading has excerpts from his books. Will make it easier for me to decide which to read fully 😉😉 5y
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NeedsMoreBooks @BookishMe yes! Excerpts are always excellent 😉 5y
BookishMe 👍🏽👍🏽 Enjoy the chosen collection! 5y
NeedsMoreBooks @BookishMe ❤️💖❤️💖 5y
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MySharonaK
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Seven covers in seven days! What a fun idea
Post a new cover every day, no explanation

Does anybody want to be tagged? I feel I am very late to the game 😂

Naj I was planning to tag you tomorrow! 5y
MySharonaK @Naj aw, thank you :) 5y
Connster This looks cool! 5y
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Pickpick

(Taking pictures of glossy library books is hard.) This collection from Haruki Murakami was on my #tbrexplode list for March, and I only meant to flip through it. But after reading "The Year of Spaghetti" he pulled me in. Other favorites include "Birthday Girl," "Crabs," and "Chance Traveler."

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imitelis
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I sometimes think that people‘s hearts are like deep wells. Nobody knows what‘s at the bottom. All you can do is imagine by what comes floating to the surface every once in a while.

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mrsh62010
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Anybody have some advice? Bought this used paperback and didn‘t notice until I started reading that the binding is cracked in the middle. The pages are all still held in there but I‘m worried if it keeps falling open where it‘s broken that the pages will fall out eventually. The internet says Elmer‘s glue and pressure will do the trick but I wanted to ask you guys. :)

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mrsh62010
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Getting into some short stories by my favorite author.

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Book_Gnome
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“When I closed my eyes, the scent of the wind wafted up towards me.”
#34of365 #bookcover #openingline #notpiratesockmonkey #murakamilove

tangled_mind I have just read one book of Haruki Murakami, and I already love him. Wish to read this book too! 4y
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swatreads
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My June TBR! Some are book club reads! Some are buddy reads! Hopefully I can get to all of It!

Parvez Looks good 6y
swatreads @Parvez Thank you🤗 6y
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Jamesmelvinmitchell
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Pickpick

This man is truly one of my favorite authors. This book was very good, strange in places "normal in others" but his ability to draw you into his stories even his short stories is amazing.

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katelucia
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night time reads ✨✨

(ft. jack)

RaimeyGallant Welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon P.S. If you're interested, check out my post from three days ago, because there's a link to a bunch of Litsy tips. 7y
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12parsecs
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Picked this bad boy up last night for $5 😍

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EvieBee
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Here are a few books from the 2000s that I still haven't read. Too many books and so little time! #readjanuary #publishedinthe2000s

Godmotherx5 So many books....My life story. 😉 8y
EvieBee @Godmotherx5 In looking through these realized I have a lot from the 1990s that need reading as well. 🙀 8y
Godmotherx5 Nothing wrong with that. 8y
ApoptyGina69 You're in for some real treats! I've read all of those and they're a big stack of 5 ⭐️fun. 📚 8y
EvieBee @ApoptyGina69 Thank you for your 5 star endorsement! Can't wait to read these. 8y
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Alisnazzy
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Pickpick

I'm not usually a fan of short stories, but in true HM fashion, I loved this collection. Absurdity, jazz, Japanese culture ✔️✔️✔️ 4.5🌟 #stockphoto

Zelma But are there ears or ear fetishes? 😂 8y
katedensen @Zelma 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 8y
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Alisnazzy
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Holy crap if this (minus the piano tuning part) isn't exactly how I felt taking piano lessons. Now, playing the piano is one of the best things I can do to relieve anxiety and stress. #MurakamiGetsMe

Texreader This is so true of so many things! Very nice quote. 8y
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Alisnazzy
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Honestly, this sounds pretty close to something my husband would do. He doesn't think Hurricane Matthew will be all that bad. Our apartment is a block away from the intercoastal waters & a mile or two from the ocean in Palm beach county. He's been so nonchalant about it and it kills me. I'm worried I won't be in much contact with him, so he says he'll walk to a pay phone. WHERE ARE THERE PAYPHONES THESE DAYS? AND YOU DONT WALK IN A HURRICANE!😱😡

LeahBergen 😬😬😬 8y
Laura317 😳😳😳 8y
Notafraidofwords I have anxiety for everyone so I totally get. I will be praying from nj! Try not to worry. 8y
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Notafraidofwords I think it will pass okay 👌🏽 8y
Jenshootsweddings ❤️❤️ 8y
Readingrobin Yikes! Stay inside and read!! 8y
DebinHawaii Stay safe! 👍 8y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa I just can't! These people always drive me crazy, they are so laid back and I worry enough for the both of us. 8y
BarbaraTheBibliophage You are correct and he's not. I was living in Boynton during Hurricane Andrew and it was inTENSE. Batteries, flashlights, get your food into coolers, extra ice and water. Are you boarding up windows and all that too? Please keep us posted - as you can. 8y
Cinfhen Stay safe 8y
PenguinInFlight We don't get hurricanes here, but we get epic snowstorms...and my husband is the same way. He's all "It's not that bad" while there is a no travel advisory and visibility is approximately 3'. Drives me CRAZY!! ??? Stay safe!! ❤️❤️❤️ 8y
Scurvygirl He sounds like a typical New Englander! The only ones worried are the meteorologists. The only times I usually see my neighbors is during major weather events. 8y
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Alisnazzy
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This is the most Haruki Murakami quote about short stories to ever happen lol. I normally don't like short stories as much as novels, but with HM I'll take anything and everything by him. After the Quake is also a great collection of his #shortstories #somethingforsept

Abailliekaras 👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️ 8y
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JSW
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That moment when you're reading a story about a surfer, then you realize it's a ghost story, while the fog rolls in and your house gets dark. 😳 Beautiful writing in this story: Hanalei Bay.

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...the most frightening thing in the world is our own self. So true.

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Pickpick

HM is one of my favorite authors and fortunately very prolific so I still have a lot to read😄 I love this collection of his short stores 📚📚📚📚📚

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Peruzka
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If I'd known Murakami-sensei had a new/old story collection book I would've read it sooner.