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The Cat Who Saved Books is a heart-warming story about finding courage, caring for others - and the tremendous power of books.

Grandpa used to say it all the time: 'books have tremendous power'. But what is that power really?

Natsuki Books was a tiny second-hand bookshop on the edge…

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2 authors picked The Cat Who Saved Books as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book is a bit of a departure from the first two. It also falls into the realm of magical realism but of a very different type. It’s a short, heartwarming novel broken into four chapters or stories, each highlighting a different aspect of the character and teaching a lesson about how we connect to books.

It manages to be easy to read yet meaningful in content. It is a love letter to books from all of us who truly love books. Also, it will give you some interesting insights into the culture and dynamics in Japanese high schools and…

From Alia's list on going to visit Japan.

When I first saw this book, I was intrigued by the promise of magical cats and books. This story is light yet had some deep themes and poses questions about the true purpose of books and our relationship to them. It has all the hallmarks of a contemporary anime that is short and easy to read, especially if you’re used to diving into thick fantasy books. There were so many quirky moments in the book that felt like a mixture of Alice in Wonderland meets Howl’s Moving Castle. It’s the kind of book you can curl up with while…

From K.E.'s list on morally gray woman in dark fantasy.

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