15 Best Haruki Murakami Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 15 best haruki murakami books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Haruki Murakami books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best haruki murakami books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
15 Best Haruki Murakami Books
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Norwegian Wood
Also recommended by
4 people
PewDiePie recommended this bookPewDiePie
"Another great book I recommend." - PewDiePie
PewDiePie's recommendation of this book 
Emma Watson recommended this bookEmma Watson
Emma Watson mentioned this book in a Marie Claire interview.
Emma Watson's recommendation of this book 
Harry Styles recommended this bookHarry Styles
Harry Styles sang this author's praises throughout a Rolling Stone interview.
Harry Styles's recommendation of this book 
Jack Edwards recommended this bookJack Edwards
"Will make you want to visit Tokyo." - Jack Edwards
Jack Edwards's recommendation of this book
Kafka on the Shore
Also recommended by
3 people
Brian Koppelman recommended this bookBrian Koppelman
"If you have always wanted to read [this author], I think this [Covid-19] period of time is perfect for it. He could have conceived of this whole thing." - Brian Koppelman
Brian Koppelman's recommendation of this book 
Jenn Im recommended this bookJenn Im
"Made me feel like I was dreaming." - Jenn Im
Jenn Im's recommendation of this book - PewDiePie recommended this book
PewDiePie
"I still really loved it." - PewDiePie
PewDiePie's recommendation of this book
1Q84
Also recommended by
2 people
Adam Savage recommended this bookAdam Savage
"Seriously, one of my favorite books of all time." - Adam Savage
Adam Savage's recommendation of this book 
Anna Akana recommended this bookAnna Akana
Anna Akana recommended this book on Twitter.
Anna Akana's recommendation of this book
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
A Novel
Also recommended by
2 people- Brian Koppelman recommended this book
Brian Koppelman
"If you have always wanted to read [this author], I think this [Covid-19] period of time is perfect for it. He could have conceived of this whole thing." - Brian Koppelman
Brian Koppelman's recommendation of this book - Harry Styles recommended this book
Harry Styles
For his 25th birthday, [Harry Styles] spent five hours drinking tea and reading [this book] in a cafe in Tokyo.
Harry Styles's recommendation of this book
A Wild Sheep Chase
The Rat, Book 3
Also recommended by
1 person- Brian Koppelman recommended this book
Brian Koppelman
"If you have always wanted to read [this author], I think this [Covid-19] period of time is perfect for it. He could have conceived of this whole thing." - Brian Koppelman
Brian Koppelman's recommendation of this book
Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
Also recommended by
1 person
Matt Mullenweg recommended this bookMatt Mullenweg
"I really liked [this book]." - Matt Mullenweg
Matt Mullenweg's recommendation of this book
Dance, Dance, Dance
The Rat, Book 4
Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage
A Novel
Also recommended by
1 person- Brian Koppelman recommended this book
Brian Koppelman
"If you have always wanted to read [this author], I think this [Covid-19] period of time is perfect for it. He could have conceived of this whole thing." - Brian Koppelman
Brian Koppelman's recommendation of this book
Hear the Wind Sing
The Rat, Book 1
Sputnik Sweetheart
After Dark
South of the Border, West of the Sun
A Novel
The Elephant Vanishes
Stories
Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman
Pinball, 1973
The Rat, Book 2
Sources
- 1
The 10 Best Haruki Murakami Books
publishersweekly.com
- 2
10 Best Haruki Murakami Books - Japan Web Magazine
jw-webmagazine.com
- 3
The 12 Best Haruki Murakami Books, According to Goodreads Members
businessinsider.com
- 4
14 Best Haruki Murakami Books Of All Time
becomeawritertoday.com
- 5
The 20 Best Haruki Murakami Books, Ranked | Reedsy Discovery
reedsy.com
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