Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami

"Across seven tales, Haruki Murakami brings his powers of observation to bear on the lives of men who, in their own ways, find themselves alone. Here are lovesick doctors, students, ex-boyfriends, actors, bartenders, and even Kafka’s Gregor Samsa, brought together to tell stories that speak to us all."

Read in an effort to understand "love" between human connection with others and more importantly, the utmost special connection we have with ourselves. Murakami is a master of of narratives and his characters are personal to a tee.