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    "title": "The Strange Library",
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    "annotation": "<p>A book of short stories from the hugely popular Japanese author, whose works include }Norwegian Wood, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, IQ84{ and many others. Further information tbc</p>",
    "description": "<p>A young boy finds himself wondering how taxes were collected in the Ottoman Empire, so he visits the library to see if they have a book on the subject. This is his first mistake. Led to a special &lsquo;reading room&rsquo; by a strange old man, he finds himself imprisoned with two very unusual companions. Fully illustrated and beautifully designed, this wonderfully creepy tale will delight all Murakami fans.</p>",
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