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1	The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi 3.94 avg rating — 64,736 ratings score: 792, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Art of War by Sun Tzu : Official Version by Sun Tzu 3.94 avg rating — 593,476 ratings score: 699, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Instruction Manual for the 21st Century Samurai by Alexei Maxim Russell (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 98 ratings score: 600, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Shōgun (Asian Saga, #1) by James Clavell 4.41 avg rating — 219,752 ratings score: 597, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo 3.99 avg rating — 17,162 ratings score: 388, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Unfettered Mind: Writings from a Zen Master to a Master Swordsman by Takuan Sōhō 4.04 avg rating — 3,685 ratings score: 289, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Cloud of Sparrows by Takashi Matsuoka 4.04 avg rating — 4,877 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts: A Graphic Novel by Sean Michael Wilson (Goodreads Author) (Adaptor) 4.24 avg rating — 568 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts: And Other Tales by Issai Chozanshi 4.24 avg rating — 568 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Bushido: The Soul of Japan by Inazō Nitobe 3.82 avg rating — 10,718 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Life-Giving Sword: Secret Teachings from the House of the Shogun by Yagyu Munenori 4.12 avg rating — 904 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Lone Wolf and Cub, Vol. 1: The Assassin's Road (Lone Wolf and Cub, #1) by Kazuo Koike 4.23 avg rating — 8,067 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Karate Stupid: A True Story of Survival by Scott Langley really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 194 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Six Days in Matsugi by Timothy J. Meyer (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Cold Rain: Yamabuki and the Warlord Prince (Sword of the Taka Samurai #2) by Katherine M. Lawrence (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 60 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Seven Samurai and Other Screenplays by Akira Kurosawa 4.11 avg rating — 106 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	A Hero Born (Legends of the Condor Heroes, #1) by Jin Yong 3.97 avg rating — 6,313 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Risuko: A Kunoichi Tale (Seasons of the Sword, #1) by David Kudler (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 577 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Book of Five Rings: A Graphic Novel by Sean Michael Wilson (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 430 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke by Daidōji Yūzan 4.02 avg rating — 3,501 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Cold Blood: A Yamabuki Story by Katherine M. Lawrence (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 109 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Adaptation, #3) by Bonnie Bryant Hiller 3.55 avg rating — 60 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Seven samurai: A film; by Akira Kurosawa 4.40 avg rating — 40 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Bright Eyes: A Kunoichi Tale by David Kudler (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 65 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	The Lone Samurai: The Life of Miyamoto Musashi by William Scott Wilson 4.11 avg rating — 1,883 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Cold Sake: Yamabuki vs. the Undead by Katherine M. Lawrence (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 64 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	5 Ronin by Peter Milligan 3.44 avg rating — 684 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Taiko by Eiji Yoshikawa 4.29 avg rating — 5,189 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Kano: A Kunoichi Tale by David Kudler (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	The Samurai Mind: Lessons from Japan's Master Warriors by Christopher Hellman (Translator) 3.86 avg rating — 76 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Wolverine vs. the Silver Samurai (Marvel Super Hero vs. Book, A) by Alison Lowenstein (Adaptor) 3.78 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Murasaki: A Kunoichi Tale (Seasons of the Sword Book 4) by David Kudler (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Old School: Essays on Japanese Martial Traditions by Ellis Amdur (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 69 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Usagi Yojimbo, Vol. 1: The Ronin (Usagi Yojimbo, #1) by Stan Sakai 4.16 avg rating — 4,703 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	47 Ronin #1 by Mike Richardson 3.94 avg rating — 90 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Black Samurai (Black Samurai, #1) by Marc Olden 3.63 avg rating — 117 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo 3.99 avg rating — 17,162 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Essence of Budo: A Practitioner's Guide to Understanding the Japanese Martial Ways by Dave Lowry 4.07 avg rating — 130 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Miyamoto Musashi: His Life and Writings by Kenji Tokitsu 4.38 avg rating — 409 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook by Thomas Cleary (Translator) 3.77 avg rating — 553 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship: A Manual of Eishin-Ryu Iaido by Nicklaus Suino (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 85 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Strategy in Japanese Swordsmanship by Nicklaus Suino (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Budo Mind and Body: Training Secrets of the Japanese Martial Arts by Nicklaus Suino (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 89 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars