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Is Haruki close to Haruki Murakami's family?
When working on a book, Murakami states that he relies on his wife.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Murakami also has a passion for listening to music, especially classical and jazz.
What other hobbies doe he have?
Haruki Murakami is a fan of crime novels.

Question: Who is his favorite author?
Self-contained rewrite: Who is Haruki Murakami's favorite author?