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We'll Prescribe You a Cat
We'll Prescribe You a Cat: The feel good Japanese bestselling book | Syou Ishida
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For fans of THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES, THE CAT WHO SAVED BOOKS and SHE AND HER CAT, discover the award-winning bestselling Japanese novel that has become an international sensation in this utterly charming celebration of the healing power of cats. A cat a day keeps the doctor away ... On the top floor of an old building at the end of a cobbled alley in Kyoto lies the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul. Only a select few - those who feel genuine emotional pain - can find it. The mysterious centre offers a unique treatment for its troubled patients: it prescribes cats as medication. Get ready to fall in love: - Bee, an eight-year-old female, mixed breed helps a disheartened businessman as he finds unexpected joy in physical labour; - Margot, muscly like a lightweight boxer, helps a middle-aged callcentre worker stay relevant; - Koyuki, an exquisite white cat brings closure to a mother troubled by the memory of the rescue kitten she was forced to abandon; - Tank and Tangerine bring peace to a hardened fashion designer, as she learns to be kinder to herself; - Mimita, the Scottish Fold kitten helps a broken-hearted Geisha to stop blaming herself for the cat she once lost. As the clinic's patients seek inner peace, their feline friends lead them towards healing, self-discovery and newfound hope. Contains five delicious cat line-drawings. Japanese bestseller, October 2023 Japanese readers adore WE'LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT: The most wonderful book I've ever read ***** A terrific idea, a powerful ending, brilliant storytelling ***** The story drew me in instantly, and I laughed so much ***** I definitely want everyone to read this book ***** There are so many wonderful lines to underscore, but if I write them here, there will be spoilers! *****
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peanutnine
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Just started this one. Benny understood the assignment 😸

#currentlyreading #catsoflitsy

Sparklemn And it looks like he‘s eager to help! (edited) 1mo
lil1inblue 😻 😻 😻 1mo
dabbe #bestestboybenny 🧡🐾🖤 1mo
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Bookish_Thoughts
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I haven‘t read this, but it was in a publisher‘s newsletter this morning. I immediately thought of all the cat lovers in this group, so I thought I‘d bring it to your attention. And there‘s a sequel. I think it‘s “We‘ll Prescribe You Another Cat.” (No pets here-allergies 🤧) #CatsOfLitsy #cats

Kitta Ive read this! It was cute. 2mo
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MaleficentBookDragon
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Up next.
I‘m not sure if this is the perfect time, or the worst time in my life to read this book. I guess I‘ll see.
April #doublespin

ChaoticMissAdventures It is Women In Translation month, so at least it is the perfect month to read this? Hope you enjoy it is on my short list for the month but I am not sure I will get to it. 2mo
TheAromaofBooks Enjoy!!! 2mo
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Scochrane26
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I‘ve been listening to this book, but I‘m so confused about the last few minutes. What do you all think is going on at the end? If you respond, don‘t forget the spoiler button.
Really loved this book, & I‘m sure I‘ll buy the physical copy when it‘s in paperback. Also, just saw there‘s a sequel coming out in Sept—yay! Heartwarming, sad, hopeful, with some cat antics in each story. Told in 5 stories, each person is prescribed a cat. 👇

Scochrane26 The cats make an impact in each person‘s life, & I wanted them all to have happy lives together. It put me in a crazy cat lady mood, & I‘m even more grateful for the love my cat gives me. ❤️🐱 3mo
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Mehso-so

I would like to start by saying that I correctly predicted that the nurse and doctor were cats! It was a heartwarming set of vignettes. Several stories of people come to this clinic for the soul and being prescribed cats. I like that the stories worked toward the discovery at the end that they were cats themselves once who were on a mission to give cats homes and help people along the way.

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Kitta
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⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Whimsical and strange in the way that a lot of books translated from Japanese are. Short interconnected stories about people struggling with something, who come to Kokoro Clinic for the Soul and receive strange remedies for their problems. Set in Kyoto and it was cute and lighthearted. Loved the illustrations.

Felt a little repetitive but I raced through it in two days, so a low pick from me.

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Suelizbeth
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This is such a sweet book. It is a series of stories loosely held together by cats. Each one feels a little more odd than the previous one, until the end which I was kind of but not really expecting. Still, it‘s never completely spelled out what‘s going on. But it‘s not NOT explained. You just have to read between the whiskers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Prairiegirl_reading There is a sequel coming out in September! I loved this one too. Japanese cozies are becoming a problem for me! 5mo
Suelizbeth @Prairiegirl_reading A sequel? Oh boy. I agree with you about the Japanese cozies!📚❤️ 5mo
Suelizbeth @Prairiegirl_reading I‘m preordering, right now! Thank you! 📚❤️ 5mo
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jackilynn
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MaleficentBookDragon
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April‘s #bookspin is a mood read and my #doublespin may require a box of tissues.

ElizaMarie I love loved loved We'll Prescribe You a Cat :) 6mo
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Enjoy!! 6mo
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JenniferEgnor
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I loved the art and the name of this book…it seems Japanese folks have a knack for writing about the relationships between cats and humans. Here, a mysterious clinic that looks in disarray (with no address), only appears when you need it…and they don‘t prescribe pharmaceuticals; they ‘prescribe cats‘! Each person that walks into the ‘clinic for the soul‘ comes out with a cat—and eventually goes back in, and out again…with a changed life.

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Arvena
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Mehso-so

Quite bizarre and somewhat original/different, but the book leaves you feeling hopeful and inspired. Main idea - an interpretation of “What is meant to happen will happen“ ;)

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StaceGhost
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Pickpick

A perfect love letter to cats 🐈‍⬛ it was wonderful! I especially liked how each story didn‘t dismiss or resolve the person‘s problems, but rather showed how a slight perspective shift and some changes made it easier for them to cope and live with the way they were feeling.

It was also cool to see how the magic worked within the book. I really love these soft, cozy, and reflective Japanese books.

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alysonimagines
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Today‘s book haul from Barnes & Noble, thanks to a gift card from a friend. Books make the best gifts, and bookstore gift cards are even better! 😄📚🎁

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MaleficentBookDragon
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Sorry for the late post. Thank you @TexReader for this #jolabokaflodswap24 book. I've been wanting this one for quite a while. I feel I may need some tissues though.

Texreader I want this one too!! 10mo
CBee @MaleficentBookDragon hi! Checking in again to make sure you got an #LCS package from me - it was delivered on Saturday the 21st. Just want to be sure you got it! Thanks 😊 10mo
MaleficentBookDragon @CBee I‘m so sorry. In my head I posted. Yes, I received the package. I put it under the tree. 10mo
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CBee @MaleficentBookDragon oh good 😅 It said delivered but you never know. Thank you 😊 10mo
MaleficentBookDragon @Texreader I keep forgetting to post. Thank you for the giant pb cup!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️it! You didn‘t have to do it but I really appreciate it. Reese‘s is my favorite vice! 😁 7mo
Texreader @MaleficentBookDragon Yay! I was hoping it arrived in one piece!! 😉😁 7mo
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Angeles
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Mehso-so

This book began really great for me and I liked the first couple of stories in the narration. However, towards the middle, the book became cutesy and lost the sharpness and psychological insight of the first half of the book. The narration is outstanding and kept me going, I might not have finished the printed book

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suvata
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3 Stars • We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida, translated by E. Madison Shimoda, centers on the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul in Kyoto, which uniquely uses cats for healing. This book blends magical realism with themes of companionship, showcasing how cats can profoundly affect human lives. ⬇️

suvata Known for its heartwarming narrative and charming illustrations of cats, it's celebrated for exploring loneliness and the search for meaning through pet therapy. The story's magical elements and focus on cat-human bonds have resonated globally, offering readers a blend of comfort and whimsical storytelling.
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keepingupwiththepenguins
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We'll Prescribe You A Cat is a cut above some of the other Japanese best-sellers that have found their way onto Anglophone shelves lately, more nuanced and layered. It‘s sweet without being cloying, and insightful without being heavy-handed. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/well-prescribe-you-a-cat-syou-ishida/

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ElizaMarie
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Only finished one of my #ReadMyShelves books. But I loved loved loved it!
#SeptemberReCap

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ju.ca.no
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Very cute book, which I enjoyed a lot! If you love cats, this one is for you! It‘s sweet, reassuring, a bit weird and just lovely! 5/5 ⭐️

It also helped me finish my goodreads goal early! 💜

Areader2 Congratulations 🎉 13mo
julesG 🎉🎉 13mo
Mollyanna Congrats 🎉🎉🎉 13mo
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BookmarkTavern Congrats! 🎉🎉🎉 13mo
youneverarrived Yay 🙌 13mo
mrp27 🎉📚🎉📚 13mo
Avanders 🥳🥳🥳 13mo
Gissy Congratulations 🎉📚👏👏👏 13mo
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VRM1975
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ElizaMarie
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Super cute book. Little stories about kitties and their effect on people's mental health :) I loved it! -- This was a very thoughtful book present from my hubby. I was kinda surprised I got a random book present the other day.

#DoubleSpin #ReadYourShelves
@TheAromaOfBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 13mo
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ElizaMarie
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#GuiltyAsCharged!!! These were my two most recent purse purchases :) 🖤❤️🖤❤️

rubyslippersreads Those are fabulous! 😍 13mo
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ElizaMarie
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My husband surprised me with a book gift :) 🎁 so… naturally I‘ll start this one now :) since it‘s gonna sit on my shelf afterwards I‘m counting it as my #DoubleSpin #ReadYourShelves pick :) @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 13mo
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Lands
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🥰😽. Of course, the kitten loved it so much she started chewing on it.

Lcsmcat 😽😈 13mo
rubyslippersreads If doctors actually prescribed cats, I‘d have a check-up every month! 😹🩺 13mo
rabbitprincess *immediately adds to TBR* 😄 13mo
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SilversReviews
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“Infused with magic and overflowing with the love between humans and their pets, WE‘LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT is a poignant, moving, and delightful read for fall that will warm the soul.”

FULL SPOTLIGHT: https://tinyurl.com/38wuvsem

#syouishida
@penguinrandomhouse

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Lands
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This book comes out at the beginning of September. I downloaded a sample and look at the cuteness 😻 of the title page.

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