Convenience Store Woman is a 2016 novel by Japanese author Sayaka Murata, translated into English by Ginny Tapley Takemori.

A peculiar yet ultimately heartwarming exploration of the pressures that society heartlessly measures us by. A unique and quaint journey of self-discovery in the most mundane of places.

The Apartment Library is a book club podcast created and nurtured by our unwavering love for literature. Join your hosts, the Nameless Couple, as we embark on a literary journey to read together, discover new writers and explore our beloved authors’ lesser known work. No book is too out there, no story too taboo. There will be summary, discussion, analysis and swearing.

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