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Curl Up with a Cat Book

We are in the midst of fall, the season where the weather gets colder and nothing sounds better than cuddling up with a book and a cat. Here are some cozy cat books to enjoy this season, ideally to be read with a purring cat companion.

Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero

Cat, a stray cat living on the streets of New York, connects with five strangers, changing each of their lives in unexpected ways. 

We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida

In Kyoto, a mysterious clinic offers treatment to those who need it–by prescribing cats as medication. While initially confused, the patients soon begin to find their lives transformed. 

A Cat from Our World and the Forogtten Witch by Hiro Kashiwaba

Jeanne, once a well-known powerful witch who saved the world, now lives alone in a secluded forest facing a lonely life. But things change when she accidentally summons Torata, an oversized cat, to join her.  

She and Her Cat by Mankoto Shinkai

In this short story collection, four women and their cats explore daily life and the search to find meaning through connection.

Cats of the World by Hannah Rene Shaw

This photo book features cats from over thirty countries throughout the world.