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Haruki Murakami to Publish First Novel Featuring a Female Lead Character

Acclaimed Japanese author Haruki Murakami is set to release his sixteenth novel, titled The Tale of Kaho, this July. Notably, this will be Murakami’s first work to center on a female protagonist. The novel is scheduled for publication in Japan on July 3rd, with an ebook version available simultaneously. A release date for the United Kingdom has not yet been announced.

English Translation:

Acclaimed Japanese author Haruki Murakami is set to release his sixteenth novel, titled The Tale of Kaho, this July. Notably, this will be Murakami’s first work to center on a female protagonist. The novel is scheduled for publication in Japan on July 3rd, with an ebook version available simultaneously. A release date for the United Kingdom has not yet been announced.

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