The Cat Who Saved Books: A Novel
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From the #1 bestselling author in Japan comes a cozy, heartwarming fantasy—a celebration of books, cats, and the people who love them, infused with the spirit of The Guest Cat and The Travelling Cat Chronicles.
Bookish high school student Rintaro Natsuki is about to close the secondhand bookstore he inherited from his beloved bookworm grandfather. Then, a talking cat appears with an unusual request. The feline asks for—or rather, demands—the teenager’s help in saving books with him. The world is full of lonely books left unread and unloved, and the cat and Rintaro must liberate them from their neglectful owners.
Their mission sends this odd couple on an amazing fantasy adventure, where they enter different mazes to set books free. Through their travels, the cat and Rintaro meet a man who leaves his books to perish on a bookshelf, an unwitting book torturer who cuts the pages of books into snippets to help people speed read, and a publishing drone who only wants to create bestsellers. Their adventures culminate in one final, unforgettable challenge—the last maze that awaits leads Rintaro down a realm only the bravest dare enter . . .
An enthralling tale of books, first love, and coming of age, The Cat Who Saved Books is a story for those for whom books are so much more than words on paper.
Translated from the Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai.
"Cats, books, young love, and adventure: catnip for a variety of readers!" –Kirkus
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Community Reviews
The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa, translated from Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai, is a cozy, feel-good read—perfect for book lovers.
The story follows Rintaro, a quiet teenager trying to figure out life after his grandfather passes away, leaving him with a distant aunt, and a bookstore. In the midst of his grief and uncertainty, a talking cat shows up and insists that books need saving—and that Rintaro is the one to do it.
This is a story about the magic of books, finding your inner strength, and standing up for what’s right. It’s charming and full of heart.
If you’re looking for something uplifting, The Cat Who Saved Books is a great pick—especially in times like these. I definitely recommend it.
The story follows Rintaro, a quiet teenager trying to figure out life after his grandfather passes away, leaving him with a distant aunt, and a bookstore. In the midst of his grief and uncertainty, a talking cat shows up and insists that books need saving—and that Rintaro is the one to do it.
This is a story about the magic of books, finding your inner strength, and standing up for what’s right. It’s charming and full of heart.
If you’re looking for something uplifting, The Cat Who Saved Books is a great pick—especially in times like these. I definitely recommend it.
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