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Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman is an amazing collection of short stories. The stories span 25 years of Murakami's career—the oldest story was originally written in 1980, while several are from 2005. If you are new to Murakami, I think that his short story collections are the best place to start. They will alternately leave you scared, laughing, amazed, and confounded. Although everyone will have their preferred stories, my personal favorites are “Birthday Girl” and “Chance Traveler.” Murakami's short stories are a great way to get acquainted with his talent and style.
