From a New York Times By the Book interview with Haruki Murakamii:

What books are on your night stand?

Michael Connelly’s “The Brass Verdict.” It’s a hard-bound copy I bought for a dollar in a used bookstore in Honolulu. It’s hard to put down once I start reading. Price isn’t everything, of course, but is there any other form of entertainment that provides so much enjoyment for a dollar?

What’s the last great book you read?