First Person Singular

By Haruki Murakami, Philip Gabriel (translator),

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A mindbending new collection of short stories from the unique, internationally acclaimed author of Norwegian Wood and The Wind-up Bird Chronicle.

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The eight masterly stories in this new collection are all told in the first person by a classic Murakami narrator. From nostalgic memories of youth,…

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1 author picked First Person Singular as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

You could tell me it's just a grocery list, but if it was written by Murakami, I would read it anyway. I have devoured every book he has written.

This one is a series of short stories, and I believe all of them are older. It is a collection of stories he has written earlier in his career. As a musician, I especially identify with Murakami and the way he talks about music in his work. 

The story Charlie Parker Plays the Bossa Nova is enough to have you in laughing and crying at the same time. 

Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance

By Jeffrey Dunn,

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What is my book about?

A retired English teacher has come home to Appalachia, a land of industrial disaster and natural beauty. He has been enticed with stories of Wildcat’s transformation: of the collective action embodied in Hotel Wildcat as well as the artisanal pursuits springing to life in the old iron mill. But in returning, he must confront his dark memories: the lost love of his hippie chic girlfriend not to mention the lost trust between his middle-class family and working-class Wildcat.

Written in the lyrical grit so characteristic of America’s Rust Belt, Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance is a testament to the redemptive potential…

Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance

By Jeffrey Dunn,

What is this book about?

Journey into Appalachia's Heart: Love, Loss, and the Resilience of a Forgotten Land

Discover the captivating allure of the Appalachian region as Jeffrey Dunn skillfully weaves a tale of love, loss, and redemption in his exquisitely crafted literary fiction masterpiece, Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance. Immerse yourself in the depths of the rust belt's rugged landscapes, where the echoes of industrial disaster intertwine with the sublime beauty of nature, all while the characters navigate the delicate dance between past and future.

In this poignant narrative, our protagonist, a retired English teacher, returns to his roots, lured back to the once-shuttered Hotel…


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