Titles in This Set Heaven Breasts and Eggs All The Lovers In The Night Condition : Brand New Format : Paperback Publisher : Picador Genre : Contemporary Japanese Literary Fiction Overview Discover the searing, poetic fiction of Mieko Kawakami with this brand-new three-book paperback collection. Bringing together three of her most acclaimed novels – Heaven, Breasts and Eggs, and All The Lovers In The Night – this set showcases Kawakami's unflinching exploration of identity, womanhood, and human connection in contemporary Japan. Translated into English by Sam Bett and David Boyd, each novel has won international critical acclaim, with Heaven shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. A perfect introduction or gift for readers of literary fiction and translated Japanese literature. About the Books In Heaven, a fourteen-year-old boy tormented for having a lazy eye finds an unlikely ally in a female classmate who suffers similar bullying; together they must confront the true nature of friendship forged in shared fear. Breasts and Eggs follows three women – thirty-year-old Natsuko, her older sister Makiko, and Makiko's silent teenage daughter Midoriko – as a sweltering Tokyo summer becomes a catalyst for each to confront her own body, ambitions, and place in the world. All The Lovers In The Night introduces Fuyuko Irie, a solitary freelance proofreader whose chance meeting with a mysterious man named Mitsutsuka begins to unravel the walls she has built around herself, forcing painful memories to resurface as she pushes at the boundaries of her own carefully guarded existence. Across all three novels, Kawakami's spare, incisive prose lays bare the quiet struggles of ordinary people navigating loneliness, expectation, and self-discovery in modern Japan. Praised by Haruki Murakami and shortlisted for major international prizes, these novels have cemented Kawakami's reputation as one of contemporary literature's most vital voices. Together, they make a cohesive, thought-provoking collection for any literary fiction shelf. Three acclaimed novels by an internationally bestselling author in one set Brand-new paperback copies, ideal for gifting or collecting Award-shortlisted, critically praised contemporary Japanese fiction Translated by Sam Bett and David Boyd, retaining Kawakami's distinctive voice Perfect for fans of literary fiction, translated fiction, and women's stories Great value way to explore a major modern literary voice About the Author Mieko Kawakami is a Japanese novelist born in Osaka. She made her literary debut as a poet before publishing her first novella, My Ego, My Teeth, and the World, in 2007. Her novels are celebrated for their poetic style and unflinching insight into the female body, ethics, and modern society. Kawakami's honours include the Akutagawa Prize, the Tanizaki Prize, and the Murasaki Shikibu Prize, and her work has been translated into over twenty languages. She lives in Tokyo. Why You'll Love This Collection A must-have bundle for readers who love bold, emotionally resonant literary fiction. Kawakami's razor-sharp storytelling and empathetic characters make this collection both a compelling read and a brilliant gift. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, as we supply the current UK paperback edition with matching ISBN.