Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata is a sharp, charming look into contemporary Japan's rigid work culture. In Convenience Store Woman, Sayaka Murata tells the story of Keiko Furukura, a woman who finds peace working at a convenience store, despite society pressuring her to...

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata is a compelling dive into societal norms and personal eccentricity, bridging Fiction and Literary Fiction with uncanny clarity. In Convenience Store Woman, Sayaka Murata introduces us to Keiko Furukura—a 36‑year‑old Tokyo woman who’s found purpose in eighteen years...