The Travelling Cat Chronicles | 
pickOne of my favorite reads for 2019 and the only one that made me cry. If you are a cat lover, this book is for you. If you like stories in which the cat is a character, this book is for you. Beautifully written and deeply poignant, I loved every single character, but especially Nana the cat.
#GratefulReads
I am #lookingforwardtoreading this, about the final journeys undertaken by a cat and his young and terminally ill owner. Some of my IRL book friends were raving about it and I‘m curious. There‘s also a recent movie adaptation.
pickA sweet book, well narrated. I loved the little glimpses into Japanese culture. But the ending had me crying during a traffic jam on my commute, so beware.
@CoffeeNBooks Thank you so much for two wonderful books from my tbr. You are really so kind and sweet. After about 6 pictures...I finally got Hilly in one! Not the best subject. 😘😘😘
Howdy, friends! Wow, I've been busy pretty much since Memorial Day.
Big trip to China, work trip two days after China, wrapping up one job and starting another. Also, I'm in grad school now!
I haven't been reading quite as much, but I'm still trucking along. This book is very cute so far, I love it
Best thing about breaking your finger is reading for hours in the waiting rooms.
I'm playing catch-up on my #BOOKED2019 posts... I finished both of these earlier this spring/summer during my first round of LMPBC (which was great fun!).
Claiming The Traveling Cat Chronicles for my Book to Movie read, and Good Omens as my Genrebusting read.
@Cinfhen @4th @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage
What a lovely ending to a beautiful but sad story. I felt all of the emotions in this one.
Picked up this little gem in anticipation of my upcoming trip to Japan. And I love cats!!
pickI really enjoyed "The Travelling Cat Chronicles", a poignant look at the relationship between one man, his cat and the people most important to him in his life. I loved it and would recommend you give it a go – 5 stars.
My full review is up on my blog now ?
#two4tuesday @TheSpineView
1. The Witch of Portobello is one of my all time favorite books! This quote always gets me. Paulo has such a way with words and story telling.
2. The Travelling Cat Chronicles was the most inspiring read of this summer. So warm so full of love so heartbreaking! 🖤
First of all, thank you so much @Karisa! Also how hilarious that of all places on earth and the universe we choose the same one!!! I think you must really be my twin! Thanks @Chrissyreadit for organizing this #staycationintimeswap
pickThis is a heartwarming/ heartbreaking book. Full of adventure, friendship and most importantly LOVE! This is a must read for all animal lovers and anyone who believes in love. Sending it back your way @AnneFindsJoy thanks for sharing this experience with us! #lmpbc #groupQ #catsoflitsy
pickAw... not the ending I expected 😔😢
What a lovely tale though. I liked the descriptions of Japan and the countryside, and was rather taken with the way in which colours were described and spoken if from a cat's point of view.
pickThis is a sad, but sweet, story about Nana the cat and his human, Satoru. Thanks @Rissreads for sending this to me!
@Shadowfat I made a would you rather questionnaire for you. I'm gathering information to plan your time travel adventure. I have a few ideas already, but would like your input. #staycationintimeswap #SITS If anyone else would like to use, or share this please feel free to do so.
Cats and books!
Started this today... hoping it's heart warming rather than heart breaking :/
pick💙 A beautiful story about a man and his cat. My two cats and dog bring me so much love and joy, I couldn‘t imagine my life without them. 💙
#buddyread
@CoffeeNBooks
pickA truly beautiful book. I cried on the train as I reached the end. I loved every bit of it and I can‘t wait to try more from this writer.
@Rissreads I'm enjoying this book so far! More in comments...
This book is #BigInJapan and on the bestseller list. I read it earlier this year and found it a charming story that made me a bit misty-eyed at the end 🌸 🇯🇵
#WanderingJune
pickThis quick read was quite the tearjerker, so I‘m glad I was home alone when I finished it. Recommend for all cat lovers.
@Rissreads Do you still want to read this book? I'm going to start reading it next weekend. If you still want to read it, we can read/discuss as follows:
read p. 1-60, discuss 6/9
read p. 61-107, discuss 6/16
read p. 108-187, discuss 6/23
read p. 188-247, discuss 6/30
#TheTravellingCatChroniclesBuddyRead
pickThis was a real tear-jerker... Such a lovely story about human connection, friendship and kindness..... Satoru and his cat take a road trip, visiting old friends and looking for a new home. Nana the cat‘s musings on life are at times hilarious and other times profound. The writing is simple yet beautiful, to the point, and cuts to the heart... a tale of love, companionship, loneliness..... And that ending! #infinitetissueread 😢
pickThis was an absolute pleasure to read! It was heartwarming, funny, and sometimes sad. Be sure to have a box of tissues near by, and maybe don't read the last quarter in public, like I did. It's definitely a tear jerker! Nana the cat has a very lovable character, and I just wanted to reach into the pages of the book, and give him a good snuggle. #NetGalleyReadathon 2/30
This sweet little book arrived at my house today! I can't wait to get started on it! I've noticed it says"heart breaking" right on the front cover ?. I wonder what that's all about ?
#LMPBC #Round5 #GroupQ
@AnneFindsJoy @mrsmarch @Meaw_catlady
Now that I have your attention .... (a Zebra 🦓 Dome from Animal Kingdom Lodge & a peach 🍑 dump cake recipe I tried my hand at) I just realized that with the mailing off of the tagged back, I‘m halfway through this round of #lmpbc! It‘s my first experience and I‘m really enjoying it so far. What would my group companions say to continuing with the group another round? I‘m taking a class over the summer that will probably cut in to my leisure 👇🏻
pickThis one made me cry.
#BonBonCat #CatsofLitsy
Settling in —for now— with this cute book narrated by a cat. (By the way, @TK421 - do you recognize the chips? I just got an assortment of Mikesell‘s directly from the source! Thanks so much for introducing me to these during #sffs!)
I can‘t even get out of bed in the morning before the skritch requests begin. #nationalpetday #dogsoflitsy #lmpbc #round5 #groupQ
so-soIt was sweet. It was fun to read a translated book and I did enjoy the story and characters, but I didn't love it as much as I wanted to.
1. The 60s had the best music. If I had a Tardis, I‘d go to early 1930s West Virginia to see my great grandmother before she died. Just to watch her in motion for a day.
2. I love paperbacks. They travel best.
3. Younger. Just. 😉
4. According to GoogleMaps, I would have to drive 3,020 miles to reach my natal city.
5. #friyayintro 😇
Thank you so much for this @Rissreads! I've been wanting to read this book! This was so thoughtful of you, and very much appreciated! #LitsyLove 📬💌😊
Things from the cat‘s perspective in this book are cute and unexpected! Here Nana explains that although cats are good at listening, they can‘t read books 😹 #cats
📚 Current reads: The Travelling Cat Chronicles, Milkman, Sisters in Law
📚 Your life as the title of a book: The Book Jumper
📚 Favorite plant / flower: Peony
#weekendreads
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I expected this to be a simple casual read, and though it was, it got me tearing up and attached to the characters. So many heart strings tugged!
It has the distinctive slower pace of Japanese storytelling as the mood and background is set in the beginning, but once the plot gets going, prepare for quite the emotional journey!
#catsoflitsy #emotional #rollercoaster #herewego
Starting a new book tonight. This ones been in my collection for a while now, finally getting round to reading it.
Having a bit of a picnic in my book room today! It's 45° and I have the window open. With snacks, tea, books, and kitties, it's basically the best atmosphere ever! 😄📚💕😸 #catsoflitsy #littenkitten
Boo has given his final approval of my book for #LMBPC #Round5 #groupQ - and he might just add his own comments inside too! #catsofLitsy #BooCat
#LMPBC #round5 #groupQ I‘m thinking one of these... Thoughts? Any read already or feel strongly for or against? I tried to include a mix with contemporary, historical fiction, chicklit, and children‘s. I tagged books in the comments. @mrsmarch @Meaw_catlady @CindyRene
Comfortable post op reading. 📚🥰 #Februarywinterpeople
As we count up the memories from one journey, we head off on another.
...I became Satoru‘s commuting cat.
...some of the other cats I got to know received extra perks as well.
#quotes #pets #petsandbooks #petstories
