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: January 2026
Publication Order
The Salaryman's Wife
Buy on Amazon1997
Zen Attitude
Buy on Amazon1998
The Flower Master
Buy on Amazon1999
The Floating Girl
Buy on Amazon2000
The Bride's Kimono
Buy on Amazon2001
The Samurai's Daughter
Buy on Amazon2003
The Pearl Diver
Buy on Amazon2004
The Typhoon Lover
Buy on Amazon2005
Girl in a Box
Buy on Amazon2006
Shimura Trouble
Buy on Amazon2008
The Kizuna Coast
Buy on Amazon2014
The Deepest Blue
Buy on Amazon2011
Junior High Samurai
Buy on Amazon2011
The Convenience Boy
Buy on Amazon2011
Convenience Boy and Other Stories of Japan
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Rei Shimura series is publication order: 1. The Salaryman's Wife (1997), 2. Zen Attitude (1998), 3. The Flower Master (1999), 4. The Floating Girl (2000), 5. The Bride's Kimono (2001), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Rei Shimura series by Sujata Massey contains 15 books. The series began in 1997 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Rei Shimura series is written by Sujata Massey. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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