The Strange Library - Haruki Murakami My personal favorite Murakami novella, the format of this book with a ton of zoomed in images blurred for effect is just so damn sweet. 5/5 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ The Strange Library is a surreal novella by Haruki Murakami about a young boy who gets trapped in a labyrinthine library while researching the Ottoman Empire, encountering strange characters like a sheep-man and a voiceless girl, and facing a sinister old man who wants to absorb his knowledge. The book is known for its unique, illustrated design by Chip Kidd, featuring fold-out flaps and a distinctive format that enhances its dreamlike, fantastical, and sometimes nightmarish atmosphere, exploring themes of isolation, knowledge, and escapes. #book #novella #murakami #harukimurakami #murakamiharuki