Tales of the Otori Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Tales of the Otori books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Across the Nightingale Floor
Buy on Amazon2002
Grass for His Pillow
Buy on Amazon2003
Brilliance of the Moon
Buy on Amazon2004
The Harsh Cry of the Heron
Buy on Amazon2006
Scars of Victory
Buy on Amazon2006
Heaven's Net Is Wide
Buy on Amazon2007
His Kikuta Hands
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Tales of the Otori series is publication order: 1. Across the Nightingale Floor (2002), 2. Grass for His Pillow (2003), 3. Brilliance of the Moon (2004), 4. The Harsh Cry of the Heron (2006), 5. Scars of Victory (2006), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Tales of the Otori series by Lian Hearn contains 7 books. The series began in 2002 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Tales of the Otori series is written by Lian Hearn. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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