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Haruki Murakami to Celebrate New Fiction Book With Midnight Parties & Special Curated Playlist
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International bestselling author Haruki Murakami has a new book to add to your reading list. The City and Its Uncertain Walls marks the 15th book by the author and is set to drop on Nov. 19, but you can preorder a copy for up to 10% off if you’re feeling antsy to expand your music book collection.
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Fans of Murakami can look forward to an interactive element to go with the new material including a specially curated playlist featuring albums and artists woven into the author’s books. As a music enthusiast, Murakami has continued to find ways to incorporate music into his novels with the latest release expected to mention the entire album of Yellow Submarine as well as Paul Desmond, Tchaikovsky, Dave Brubeck Quartet and more.
Murakami Midnight Parties will be held around the U.S. at select bookstores on Monday, Nov. 18, to celebrate the release, fans will be able to participate in raffles, trivia and pickup exclusive merch while being able to listen to the specially curated playlist. If you’re too anxious to get your hands on The City and Its Uncertain Walls, you can preorder the book below and learn what bookstores are throwing release parties.
"The City and Its Uncertain Walls: A Novel" by Haruki Murakami
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The City and Its Uncertain Walls follows a young man who, after his love disappears one day, takes journey beyond worlds to find her. As he struggles with his grief, he soon meets a young child who teaches him what he may have been missing all along.
As you wait for your copy to be delivered, you can read up on another music-centric book by the author titled Absolutely on Music: Conversations featuring conversations with former conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Check below for the full list of bookstores participating in the Murakami Midnight Party.
Prologue Bookshop in Columbus, Ohio
Skylight Books in Los Angeles, Calif.
Three Lives & Company in New York City, N.Y.
Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle, Wash.
Green Apple Books on the Park in San Fransisco, Calif.
Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Left Bank Books in St. Louis, Mo.
Yu & Me Books in New York City, N.Y.
Sponsors that are expected to collaborate with the midnight parties include Kettl Tea, Milk Bar (who will provide special Murakuffins inspired by the author), Brooklyn Kura and Kato Sake Works.
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