Recs if you like The Goodbye Cat...

cats across genres! these books range from books all about cats to books that feature a cat, and all are cat-friendly!

the wonderful niche of Japanese cat books

癒し系 | "healing" fiction | a genre of gentle, slice-of-life stories that focus on comfort and emotional restoration from ordinary human troubles, often featuring whimsical elements. This list will focus on works of Japanese and Korean literature, rather than manga or illustrative media, that fall into this genre.

Cats, cats and more cats! Welcome to The Cat Love Club where we curl up with books featuring (suprise) cats, the perfect reading companions 🐈 List credit to my own cat because she is inspirational 😩✨️

Books that are written from a feline's perspective or include sections from their perspective! Cats definitely have the ability to write books, they just choose not to because they're busy taking naps and being gremlins. Please comment recommendations!! And let me know if any of these books actually don't have a cat's perspective.

Mostly Asian healing books about comforting stores that can help people heal

These are books I am going to start reading before bed, because my regular selection of reading material just really riles me up. Inspired by two posts from the Substack Feeling! Magazine by Jenna O'Brien.

Books that have significant cats, because what bookworm doesn't enjoy cats? (For series I have only included book 1.)

A cozy collection of Japanese cat literature — where felines become muses, companions, and storytellers. Thoughtful, whimsical, and perfect for curling up with on a quiet night

Cats, coffee, melancholy, warm food and lots of emotions!

book where cats are main/side characters

also known as "cozy fiction", heartwarming, comforting stories focusing on everyday life, most well known examples would be Before The Coffee Gets Gold or Days at the Morisaki Bookshop

magic realism with a hint of real-life hardships making you appreciate life a little better

lots of translated cat fiction. I LOVE CATS!

Japanese authors talking about cats -curious, interesting, wholesome

The ultimate bookish read!

Books with heartwarming stories, set in cozy places, with the goal of promoting well-being and self-knowledge.

Books featuring cats set in Japan!