Trilogy books in order

The Trilogy by Yoko Tawada is a series of novels following a group of multilingual travelers across a future Earth where borders and languages have shifted.
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Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Scattered All Over the Earth 2018 Yōko Tawada Buy
2 地球にちりばめられて 2018 Yōko Tawada N/A
3 Suggested in the Stars 2020 Yōko Tawada Buy
4 Archipelago of the Sun 2025 Yōko Tawada Buy

Yoko Tawada’s Trilogy begins with Scattered All Over the Earth and follows a young woman named Hiruko, a climate refugee from a sunken Japan, as she searches across Europe for another speaker of her lost language. The novels mix languages and perspectives, pulling in an eccentric group of travelers who communicate through a patchwork of tongues.

The series is playful and philosophical without being heavy. Tawada uses her characters’ language barriers as both comedy and a way to think about belonging. Each installment adds new voices and countries to the journey. Readers who enjoy offbeat, character-driven speculative fiction will find a lot to like here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Trilogy series?

There are four books in the Trilogy series, published between 2018 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Trilogy series?

The first book in the Trilogy series is Scattered All Over the Earth, published in 2018.

Do you need to read the Trilogy books in order?

Yes, the books follow the same characters and build on earlier events. Start with Scattered All Over the Earth to meet the cast and understand the world Tawada creates before moving on to Suggested in the Stars and Archipelago of the Sun.

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