Mieko Kawakami

Mieko Kawakami

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Sisters in Yellow (Standalone) was the most recently released book by Mieko Kawakami, on March 17th, 2026.

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Mieko Kawakami Stats: The highest rated book by Mieko Kawakami on Book Notification is Breasts and Eggs, a Novella.

The most read book by Mieko Kawakami on Book Notification is Breasts and Eggs, a Novella. The second most read book is All the Lovers in the Night, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Mieko Kawakami books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.72013
2
7.12019

List of Mieko Kawakami Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
2020
2
2026
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Mieko Kawakami

Mieko Kawakami was born on August 29th, 1976 and is currently 49 years old. Mieko Kawakami was born in Osaka, Japan.

Mieko Kawakami has written 3 standalone novels, starting with Heaven in 2009. The most recently released novel was Sisters in Yellow, which was released in 2026. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Mieko at this time.

Mieko Kawakami: Awards & Accolades

Kawakami's book, Heaven was nominated for the International Booker Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 2022.

Mieko Kawakami: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Breasts and Eggs was the Natalie Portman's Book Club October '20 Pick.
  • All the Lovers in the Night was a Time Magazine: 10 Best Fiction Books in 2022.
  • Breasts and Eggs was a Time Magazine: 100 Must-Read Books Selection in 2020 and a New York Times: 100 Notable Books Selection in 2020.
  • Heaven was a Time Magazine: 100 Must-Read Books Selection in 2021.

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  1. Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's Tale Series.
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  3. Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
  4. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
  5. J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter Series.

Mieko Kawakami: F.A.Q

When was Mieko Kawakami Born? How old is Mieko Kawakami?

Mieko Kawakami was born on August 29th, 1976. Mieko Kawakami is currently 49 years old.

Where was Mieko Kawakami Born?

Mieko Kawakami was born in Osaka, Japan and is Japanese.

What was the first book Mieko Kawakami wrote?

The first book written by Mieko Kawakami was Heaven, published in 2009.

What was the most recent book Mieko Kawakami wrote?

Her most recently released work was Sisters in Yellow on March 17th, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Mieko Kawakami?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Mieko Kawakami book is Breasts and Eggs. Here are her most popular books:
  1. Breasts and Eggs (7.14)
  2. All the Lovers in the Night (6)
  3. Ms Ice Sandwich (6.67)
  4. Sisters in Yellow (7)
  5. Heaven (8)

Are there upcoming new books by Mieko Kawakami?

Mieko Kawakami does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Mieko Kawakami written?

Mieko Kawakami has written 5 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 3 Standalone Novels, 2 Short Stories/Novellas.

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