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A stray cat brings together five strangers over the course of one fateful summer in this heartwarming novel about love, found family, and the power of connection.
Núria, a single-by-choice barista with a 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 one of her volunteering days, she starts finding Post-It notes from a secret admirer at the spot where her favorite stray lives—a black cat named Cat. Like most cats, he is rather curious and sly, 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 neighborhood mailman going through an early mid-life 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 bonded in their desire to care for him and discover that chance encounters can lead to the meaningful connections they've been searching for.
"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] 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
"Cat's People is 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
"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
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Tanya Guerrero is Filipino and Spanish by birth, but has been fortunate enough to call three countries home—the Philippines, Spain, and the United States. Currently, she lives in a shipping container home in the suburbs of Manila with her husband, daughter, and a menagerie of rescued cats and dogs. She has volunteered for animal welfare organizations since 2008, focusing on Trap/Neuter/Return and Rescue/Foster/Adopt. In her free time, she grows her own food, bakes, and reads.
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