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Rei Shimura Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Rei Shimura books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Rei Shimura series? Start with "The Salaryman's Wife" (1997) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Rei Shimura reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Salaryman's Wife
1997
Zen Attitude
1998
The Flower Master
1999
The Floating Girl
2000
The Bride's Kimono
2001
The Samurai's Daughter
2003
The Pearl Diver
2004
The Typhoon Lover
2005
Girl in a Box
2006
Shimura Trouble
2008
The Kizuna Coast
2014
The Deepest Blue
2011
Junior High Samurai
2011
The Convenience Boy
2011
Convenience Boy and Other Stories of Japan
2011
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