Novels:
* "The Convenience Store" (2019): A debut novel that explores themes of family, identity, and the complexities of human connection through the story of a Japanese-Canadian woman who works in a convenience store. The novel was nominated for numerous awards, including the Scotiabank Giller Prize and the Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction.
Short Story Collections:
* "Awake" (2016): This collection showcases Murata's talent for crafting stories that are both insightful and emotionally resonant.
Other Works:
* "In The Skin of a Lion" (2015): A novel by Michael Ondaatje, which Murata contributed to as a reader for its 20th-anniversary edition.
Murata's work has received critical acclaim for its wit, depth, and sensitivity. She is considered one of the most exciting new voices in contemporary Canadian literature.