I was as hoping for Haruki Murakami. I have been hoping he would win for several years now..but no...probably because he is a too known author..:P

But Patrick Modiano seems like an interesting author. 

I got Foxy Older Mentor Living In A Decrepit Country Inn!

1. You’re Hoshino, or Miu, or Colorless Tsukuru’s older suitor. The world (like Murakami’s novels) seem cluttered with love-lorn twentysomethings wondering if they’ll die alone. You’ll lived and seen enough to remind them that things will work out, that life is long. You’re patient with more inexperienced and neurotic people, who are drawn to your wisdom and unflappability.

Of course, this is the character from his new book which hasn't been translated into English yet. So I have no idea how accurate it is. Can't wait for it (August I think).

I hadn't even realized that there'd been speculation about/expectation for Haruki Murakami winning the Nobel Prize this year, but I do think he should!  No disrespect to Alice Munro intended.  :)