One stray black cat. Five lonely strangers. The found-family story every cat lover has been waiting for — with chapters told from Cat's own point of view.
Núria, a barista with a little resentment for the “crazy cat lady” label, is a member of The Meow-Yorkers, a group in Brooklyn that takes care of the neighborhood's stray cats. On her volunteering days, she starts finding Post-it notes left by a secret admirer in the area where she feeds her favorite stray — a black cat named Cat. Like most felines, he's both curious and observant, so of course he knows who the notes are from. Núria, however, is clueless.
Are the notes from Collin, an author and self-professed hermit with a weakness for good coffee? From Lily, a young Georgia native searching for her long-lost half sister? From Omar, the beloved neighborhood mailman going through an early midlife crisis? Or from Bong, the grieving widower who owns Núria's favorite bodega?
When Cat falls ill, these five strangers find themselves bonding over their desire to care for him — and discover that chance encounters can lead to the meaningful connections they've all been searching for.
Praise
“A sweet tale that will remind you of the magic of found family and the mighty power of small acts of kindness — best enjoyed with a cup of tea and a beloved pet on your lap.” — Mikki Brammer, author of The Collected Regrets of Clover
“An uplifting tale of friendship, kindness, and connection… a must-read for cat lovers.” — Marianne Cronin, author of The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot
“A charming story for animal lovers and readers looking for good in the world.” — Library Journal
About the author
Tanya Guerrero is Filipino and Spanish by birth and has called three countries home — the Philippines, Spain, and the United States. She lives in a shipping-container home in the suburbs of Manila with her husband, their daughter, and a menagerie of rescued cats and dogs, and has volunteered in animal welfare since 2008. After three acclaimed middle-grade novels, Cat's People — “the cat book of her heart” — is her adult debut.
Perfect for readers of
The Collected Regrets of Clover, A Man Called Ove, Bonnie Garmus — and anyone owned by a cat.
