Murasaki Shikibu's most recommended books

We've asked 12,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by Murasaki Shikibu.

Chosen by 3 people

Books like The Tale of Genji

Chosen by 1 person

Books like The Tale of Genji

Chosen by 1 person

Books like The Tale of Genji

Book lists with Murasaki Shikibu's books

5 authors created a book list with a book by Murasaki Shikibu as one of their picks.

• Sci-fi/fantasy historically written by women
• The history, folklore, and mythology of Japan
• History, myth, and fantasy, as imagination sees fit
• Far-flung places and times
• Pre-modern Japan

Book lists connected to Murasaki Shikibu's books

142 authors created a book list connected to Murasaki Shikibu's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• Life in Japan
• The spirit of Japanese Buddhism
• Fiction books set in Japan
• Historical fiction set in Korea
• Japanese history
• Understanding Japan and the Japanese

Genres connected to Murasaki Shikibu's books

Topics connected to Murasaki Shikibu's books