Hiro Arikawa Reading Order
1 series · 3 books
Hiro Arikawa is a Japanese author known for crafting emotionally resonant standalone novels that explore the bonds between humans and animals. Her works often blend magical realism with contemporary settings, creating deeply moving stories that resonate across cultures. Arikawa's novels have gained international recognition, particularly for their ability to capture profound emotional truths through intimate character relationships and beautifully rendered prose.
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Standalone Novels Series
3 books
Hiro Arikawa has written three standalone novels that can be enjoyed independently or read together in publication order: The Goodbye Cat, The Travelling Cat Chronicles, and Travelling Cat Chronicles and the Goodbye Cat. Each book stands alone as a complete story, though reading them in the order they were published provides a natural progression through the author's work. The series combines Arikawa's characteristic exploration of human relationships and emotional storytelling across multiple narratives.
Start with The Goodbye Cat and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Goodbye Cat |
| 2 | The travelling cat chronicles |
| 3 | Travelling Cat Chronicles and the Goodbye Cat |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Hiro Arikawa written?
- Hiro Arikawa has written 3 books across 1 series.

