I’m always a bit hesitant to read books featuring cats as I am a huge cat lover and if something happens to the cat it makes me so sad. Apologies, if this counts as a spoiler but the cat is perfectly safe in this novel!
The Cat Who Saved Books is a cosy and heart-warming story of high-schooler Rintaro who is left alone when his Grandfather dies. His Grandfather was the proprietor of a small second hand bookstore. When we meet Rintaro he is preparing to close the store and move in with his Aunt. Then he meets a talking Tabby cat with a peculiar request; that Rintaro helps him to save books. Together they embark on a journey, however, as the novel progresses Rintaro begins to realise that the books aren’t all that need saving.
The Cat Who Saved Books is a wonderful tale with wisdom between each page. It is a great feel good read, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
Shari Sakurai 