If you’re looking for books to accompany the cool days of autumn, be sure to check out these three works we’ve selected for October. These books, with their different styles, will take you to diverse worlds and definitely deserve a spot on your reading list.
Haruki Murakami – Norwegian Wood
If you love Murakami or want to get to know his world, *Norwegian Wood* is perfect for you. The book is a coming-of-age story set in Japan. You witness the inner journey of university student Toru Watanabe as he tries to make sense of his youth, loves, and losses.
The world Murakami creates in the novel deeply explores themes of melancholy and alienation. Throughout the novel, the lives of many characters are marked by death and loss.
Ursula K. Le Guin – The Left Hand of Darkness
Le Guin’s *The Left Hand of Darkness* is a must-read for sci-fi lovers, but it’s much more than a classic science fiction novel. In her unique style, Le Guin intertwines themes of gender, intercultural communication, and political intrigue. Set on a distant planet, this story offers a thought-provoking narrative about the nature of humanity and the foreign. Stepping into Le Guin’s imaginative world will lead you on both an intellectual and emotional adventure.
Philippe Djian – 2030
In *2030*, one of the powerful voices in French literature, Philippe Djian, paints a dark picture of the future. In this dystopian novel set in the future, you’ll see how technology and human relationships are strikingly portrayed. Djian’s minimalist and sharp narrative makes the reader reflect on what could happen in the future, while also offering a critical look at today’s world.
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