I don’t usually read memoirs.  It’s not for any particular reason other than preference.  But, my reason for reading and recommending this one by Haruki Murakami is personal.  I picked it up during the last stretch of writing for a new Brother Reade album and was pleasantly surprised to find and excess of inspiration regarding seeing a project through.  If you are doing something that you can’t conceptualize finishing and ‘marathon as metaphor’ could help, this is a short little book with robust insights into the meditative rhythm brought about by large, difficult tasks.