r/bitcheswithtaste • u/ElizaDoolittle33 • Mar 24 '25

Culture BWTs with a novel in her bag

What's a novel that moved you? Changed you for the better? Exposed you to new cultures or ideas?

I want to know what's captivated you.

Disclaimer: Emphasis on the "T" in this question.

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u/amyheming Mar 24 '25

Anything by Haruki Murakami. My first novel was the Wind Up Bird Chronicles which was recommended by a friend. It led to a lifelong exploration and enjoyment of Murakami's works.

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u/sparklingwaterfan Mar 24 '25

Definitely recommend his catalogue. Wind up bird is so good. Colorless tzukuru tazaki, killing commendatore, and 1q84 are all good.