Mieko Kawakami has published 4 novels and 1 novella, beginning with Heaven (2009). The latest is Ms Ice Sandwich (2020).
Updated September 2026
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Heaven
Mieko Kawakami's most-read book.
Newest
Ms Ice Sandwich
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order
Chichi to Ran (Feb 2008)
Heaven (Sep 2009)
All the Lovers in the Night (Oct 2011)
Breasts and Eggs (Jul 2019)
Novellas in order
Ms Ice Sandwich (2020)
About Mieko Kawakami
Mieko Kawakami is a Japanese writer and poet. She is best known for her 2019 novel Breasts and Eggs, an expanded and reworked version of her 2008 novella Chichi to Ran . Following the international success of Breasts and Eggs multiple of her earlier novels and most of her works since have been translated into English, among many other languages, and distributed internationally. Among them are Heaven (2009) and All the Lovers in the Night (2011), as well as Sisters in Yellow (2023), her first novel released since Breasts and Eggs. Her work is known for her "philosophical explorations of gender, class and ethics in modern society" and slice of life style. Kawakami's books often revolve around women and children.
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Mieko Kawakami FAQ
- How many books has Mieko Kawakami written?
- Mieko Kawakami has published 4 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mieko Kawakami's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Heaven.
- What is Mieko Kawakami's latest book?
- Ms Ice Sandwich (2020).
- What is Mieko Kawakami's most famous book?
- Heaven (2009) is Mieko Kawakami's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.