Discover new books on Goodreads
Meet your next favorite book
“Having my defenses down felt good. I didn’t realize how much energy it took to carry my armor. My wall of protection kept bad stuff out, but it also kept good stuff from coming in. Guarding my heart is important, but not at the expense of being known by people who love me.”
―
―
“Heartache purged layers of baggage I didn’t know I carried. Gifts hide under the layers of grief.”
―
―
“It is this honest connection behveen two human beings that, in the end, makes what we endured together understandable and meaningful.”
― The Flock: The Autobiography of a Multiple Personality
― The Flock: The Autobiography of a Multiple Personality
“Before the crisis, my life moved along like a well-planned play. I showed up and acted my part while the script directed the flow. The devastation demanded I grieve while the play of my life continued around me. I wished I could stop the spinning stage long enough to catch my breath.”
―
―
“Healing hurts. If you break your leg, there is no stage in the healing process when your leg feels better than it does after it has healed. There is pain and itching and loss of strength. From the moment your leg is broken, it continues to feel bad … until, gradually, it starts to feel less bad. It's appropriate that it hurts.”
― Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life
― Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life
Haruki Murakami Book Group
— 5963 members
— last activity Sep 14, 2026 06:17AM
Discuss all things Haruki Murakami: novels, short stories, non-fiction, books about HM, translation projects, related music/film, interviews, symbolis ...more
Julia’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Julia’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Julia hasn't connected with their friends on Goodreads, yet.
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Julia
Lists liked by Julia