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If you liked After the Quake, here are the top 37 books to read next:
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Save:A whimsical, often haunting, but occasionally uneven set of short stories. Dive in if you want a strong dose of Murakami’s signature mix of the ordinary and the extraordinary, but don’t expect every story to resonate the same way. Great for fans of surreal literary fiction or anyone looking for modern fairy tales with a melancholic twist.
I’M IN THE KITCHEN cooking spaghetti when the woman calls. Another moment until the spaghetti is done; there I am, whistling the prelude to Rossini’s La Gazza Ladra along with the FM radio. Perfect sp... - #2
Save:A masterfully crafted collection that showcases Marquez’s gift for infusing everyday life with magic, strangeness, and heartache. Perfect for fans of Latin American fiction or anyone seeking short stories that linger long after you finish them.
THE TWELVE STORIES in this book were written over the last eighteen years. Before they reached their current form, five of them had been journalistic notes and screenplays, and one was a television se... - #3
Save:A cozy, pleasant collection perfect for fans of Tom Hanks or gentle short stories - just don't expect literary fireworks. Enjoy it for the warmth, not the wild ride.
Anna said there was only one place to find a meaningful gift for MDash—the Antique Warehouse, not so much a place for old treasures as a permanent swap meet in what used to be the Lux Theater. Before... Strange, ambitious, and beautifully written - a perfect pick for those who crave boundary-pushing short fiction, but not for fans of straightforward or traditional storytelling.
In October, the men and women of Sorrento harvest the primofiore, or “first flowering fruit,” the most succulent lemons; in March, the yellow bianchetti ripen, followed in June by the green verdelli....- #5
Save:A modern classic of the short story form - funny, sharp, and unexpectedly moving. Not every story will hit the same highs, but Moore’s unique voice and insight make it a standout for fans of literary fiction.
“Nothing,” she said. They smiled at her and dropped names. Scorsese, Brando. Work was all playtime to them, playtime with gel in their hair. At times, she felt bad that it wasn’t her hip. It should ha... - #6
Save:A haunting, beautifully written set of short stories that challenge your understanding of truth and perspective - worth reading for anyone curious about Japanese literature or classic storytelling.
Deeply humane oral history that illuminates both a national tragedy and the hidden corners of Japanese society - thought-provoking and at times disturbing, but not your usual Murakami read.
Leafing through a magazine one afternoon, I found myself looking at the readers’ letters page. I really don’t remember why; I just probably had time on my hands. I rarely ever pick up Ladies’ Home Jou...- #8The Past Through TomorrowBook 7 in the series:Future History/Heinlein Timeline
Save:A must for Heinlein lovers and sci-fi history buffs - outdated tech aside, the stories remain engaging, thought-provoking, and foundational for the genre.
THE YEAR is 1967, and in Carmel, California, a retired admiral named Robert A. Heinlein is tending his garden. Commissioned in 1929, he served through World War II with distinction, taught aeronautica... - #9
Save:Quintessential Murakami - dreamlike, weird, gorgeously written, but uneven and polarizing. A must for fans, but its quirks and indulgences mean it's not for everyone.
From May until early the following year, I lived on top of a mountain near the entrance to a narrow valley. Deep in the valley it rained constantly in the summer, but outside the valley it was usually... - #10
Save:Unflinching, provocative, and wholly original, Friday Black takes on the darkest corners of modern America with style and guts. Not every story lands, but the best are unforgettable. Highly recommended if you like your fiction bold and brutally honest.
He took a deep breath and set the Blackness in his voice down to a 1.5 on a 10-point scale. “Hi there, how are you doing today? Yes, yes, I did recently inquire about the status of my application. Wel...
