Collider has published a list of historical fiction novels recommended for fans of the hit FX series Shōgun, which is based on James Clavell's 1975 novel and follows an English pilot navigating political intrigue in 17th-century Japan. The list highlights books that share Shōgun's themes of power, culture clashes and personal identity across different historical settings.

– Pachinko by Min Jin Lee — spans nearly eight decades from 1910s Korea to 1989 Japan, following a family's struggles with war, poverty and identity
– Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa — set immediately after the 1600 Battle of Sekigahara (the same period as Shōgun), tracing a young samurai's journey to become Miyamoto Musashi
– The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell — depicts political upheaval in 17th-century Japan (article text cuts off before further detail)
– Two further titles are included in the full list but were not detailed in the available text