Cat's People - A Novel

An uplifting tale of friendship, kindness, and connection . . . This joyful story of the unlikely friendship between five strangers and one remarkable cat is a must-read for cat lovers. Marianne Cronin, author of The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot

Núria, a single-by-choice barista with a little resentment for the crazy cat lady label, is a member of The Meow-Yorkers, a group in Brooklyn who takes care of the neighborhood s stray cats. On her volunteering days, she starts finding Post-it notes left by a secret admirer in an area where her feeds her favorite stray a black cat named Cat. Like most felines, he is both curious and observant, so of course he knows who the notes are from. Núria, however, is clueless.

Are the notes from Collin, a bestselling author and self-professed hermit with a weakness for good coffee? Are they from Lily, a fresh-out-of-high school Georgia native searching for her long-lost half sister? Are they from Omar, the beloved neighbor hood mailman going through an early midlife crisis? Or are they from Bong, the grieving widower who owns Núria s favorite bodega?

When Cat suddenly falls ill, these five strangers find themselves bonding together in their desire to care for him, and discover that chance encounters can lead to the meaningful connections they ve all been searching for.

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A charming story for animal lovers and readers looking for good in the world or hopeful stories about finding one s people. Library Journal

A sweet story that will find fans even among those who aren t cat lovers. Booklist

[A] cozy, introspective, slice-of-life novel . . . The emotional interiority of the characters brings color and depth to their everyday personal struggles. Chapters told from Cat s point of view add a lighthearted touch and an unexpected element of growth and change for his character. . . . Cat s People is an overall sweet scoop of whimsy for readers who love feline friends, underdog protagonists, and the joys of found family. Shelf Awareness

A sweet tale that will remind you of the magic of found family and the mighty power of small acts of kindness, Cat s People is best enjoyed with a cup of tea and a beloved pet on your lap. Mikki Brammer, author of The Collected Regrets of Clover

Cat s People is an uplifting tale of friend ship, kindness, and connection. This joyful story of the unlikely friendship between five strangers and one remarkable cat is a must-read for cat lovers. Marianne Cronin, author of The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot

A sweet tale that will remind you of the magic of found family and the mighty power of small acts of kindness, Cat s People is best enjoyed with a cup of tea and a beloved pet on your lap. Mikki Brammer, author of The Collected Regrets of Clover

An enchanting tale about friendship, truth, and the ties that bind us together, Cat s People is also full of hope, a feel-good story with a cast of characters you can t help but root for. Matt Dunn, author of Pug Actually