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ⓘ About I.J. Parker
I.J. Parker is an author of fiction. Her first name is Ingrid. She was not always a published writer. Before she was an author, she taught at a university in Virginia. She has since retired from teaching. Parker is known for writing novels that primarily focus on Asian culture. In particular, she focuses on research on Japan (in the 11th century). She has an interest professionally in the literature of that culture too. Her first Akitada-inspired short story came out in October 1997 in a mystery magazine. She has a background of knowing multiple languages and does have some experience with the Japanese language.
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Spring Festival in Akaiwa
Latest in the series · book 22 of 22 · published 2023
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is I.J. Parker?
I.J. Parker is an author of fiction. Her first name is Ingrid. She was not always a published writer.
Which I.J. Parker series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Sugawara Akitada series, the earliest of I.J. Parker's multi-book series: it opens with Rashomon Gate (2002) and runs to 22 books across 2002–2023, ending with Spring Festival in Akaiwa (2023). I.J. Parker's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has I.J. Parker written?
I.J. Parker has 35 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2002 and 2023. 33 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Sugawara Akitada series with 22 books — and 2 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should I.J. Parker's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. I.J. Parker's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Sugawara Akitada (2002–2023, 22 books), Sugawara Akitada Short Stories/Novellas (2003–2012, 9 books) and Hollow Reed (2011–2012, 2 books).
How are I.J. Parker's books organised into series?
This guide splits I.J. Parker's 35 books into 3 named series and 2 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Sugawara Akitada (22 books, 2002–2023); Sugawara Akitada Short Stories/Novellas (9 books, 2003–2012); Hollow Reed (2 books, 2011–2012).