Tiger is back but this time he enlists the help of the young Nanami, who notices a strange man stealing books from her favourite library.

A fun and whimsical story that hit me in the feels. The author has a knack for creating characters who may be suffering but still want to help. It was lovely to see familiar faces. I love when a book is clearly written by someone who loves books.

An easy enjoyable read but I don't think this added anything to what the first book had already achieved.

I really enjoyed 'The Cat Who Saved Books' and so I was excited to read the sequel, but overall I was let a bit disappointed. This one read to me as more of a YA title. It all felt a bit repetitive and while I enjoyed seeing some of the characters from the first book I found myself a bit bored while reading and even cringing at times at the cheesiness of the storyline.

I saw myself in sweet Nanami. I too was a shy teen with asthma who was happy spending all her time reading and checking out new books. I really loved my local library. Stories can teach and inspire you, allow you to travel, evoke emotions and show different perspectives. In an attempt to locate the stolen books Nanami ends up on quests helped by sassy Tiger, overcoming challenges and learning along the way.
Although the main character is supposed to be 13, this book is really meant for fantasy middle-grade / young adult. Thank you NetGalley and Pan MacMillan for the advance copy!

The Cat Who Saved the Library by Sosuke Natsukawa
Rating: 4 stars

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book. I was immediately intrigued by this (mainly because I love cats) and this story doesn't disappoint.

It is a whimsical story about a girl called Nanami, who is asthmatic and spends a lot of time in the library. When she discovers books being stolen, the enigmatic cat appears to lead her to another world, where books are being hoarded due to their 'dangerous ideas'. Nanami must find a way to save the books, while also protecting herself.

This gave me Studio Ghibli vibes, and had themes that highlighted not only the importance of books but the importance of imagination and individuality. It is so easy in today's world to tie yourself to a monetary value, and forget what is important. I found the message of this book well meaning, and not overly preachy.

This is definitely a book I would pick up again, potentially on a cold Sunday afternoon when I need to be reminded of the good in the world.

The Cat Who Saved The Library is the follow up to The Cat Who Saved Books. Tiger the talking ginger tabby is back. In this instalment, Tiger’s able assistant is 13 year old Nanami.

Nanami Kosaki lives with her dad, her mum passed away when she was very young. Her dad works long hours, leaving her to spend many hours in her local library. Which why she is so passionately about books and libraries.

The writing is gentle, abstract, almost whimsical. I think the book is open to interpretation. Each reader will have their own thoughts and feelings.

I found the book made me think of issues affecting readers and writers, and the wider world. The issue of book censorship is extremely relevant currently, where it seems to be increasingly common for some to try to decide what we read, and how we think. Books are our way of exploring issues, seeing others’ points of view. It seems to me that those who try to ban books, are those most in need of reading them.

I didn’t feel this book hit the same mark as the first book for me. So it’s just 3⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Cat Who Saved the Library is such a beautiful book and has cozy vibes. It also challenges ideas in aspects of what it means to read and what we can learn from reading.

3,5 stars

I only read the first book in this series - The Cat Who Saved Books - recently, but it was so enchanting. I love Japanese fiction, especially because they often contain books and animals, which instantly draws me in.

It is whimsical and magical but rooted firmly into the real, recognisable world.

The cat is still my favourite character. He's so nonchalant and rude but in such an endearing way. Never did I think that a somewhat arrogant talking cat would be so loveable.

Having not read the original Japanese, I cannot say this for certain, but it feels like the translator, Louise, has managed to capture what it was that Sosuke was aiming for.

It's a relaxing book. It's not always an easy book, with some topics, and this sense of righting a wrong, but it's an easy book to while away a few hours. As bizarre as it sounds, it feels more like an autumnal or wintery read, although it is still enjoyable ay other time.

I think overall I preferred the first book, because it was fresh. This is, whilst in a different setting, is effectively the same book as the previous, in the sense that books go missing and an individual goes with a talking cat to find them. So whilst it is still good and I enjoyed reading it, I did have something to compare it to and it didn't live up to it. The first book felt fresh and original; this one didn't have the same feeling.

What I did love though, and it's the same for the first book, is how Sosuke has shown how important books are. There's always a chance that books will go out of fashion - but I'm hopeful they won't. Because books and reading and stories are important for all ages, and Sosuke has managed to depict that without being too pushy.

I really liked this sequel, I think I liked it even more than the first one.

The main character Nanami is a brave teenage girl which is not afraid to declare her opinions to the world. It was a nice change to the first book, ... the main character of the first book was a lot more tranquil and sometimes even unsure of himself. I really liked how Nanami was just unapologetically herself.
Furthermore I was really delighted to meet the cat again, it is so nonchalant but in the important moments you really notice how it cares about basically everything.
The character development of Nanami's father was really interesting, even though he was only mentioned a couple of times, one could really notice how his view on the world and his life changed after Nanami talked to him and used her mothers words.

I highly enjoyed this book and I'm gladly gonna recommend it, especially to the readers who already know the first book.

The Cat Who Saved the Library is a short and thought-provoking book that can be read in a day or over a weekend. I had a great time because it reminded me of Studio Ghibli's 'The Cat Returns', which is one of my favourites! This is the second book in a series, but I read it as a standalone without any trouble.

I loved the character of Tiger the cat. It was grumpy and always cracking dry jokes; an interesting contract to the main character, Nanami. This book presented a viewpoint on success that I haven't often seen framed in the same way. Through the lens of a young girl with asthma, the reader was invited to rethink their own motivations and desires. I really enjoyed this.

The writing was descriptive while still being simple, and I loved the otherworldly atmosphere of the land within the books. The translator Louise Heal Kawai did a fantastic job. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes reading about cats or books!

I was really dissapointed as I loved the first book, but it just didn't have the same feels as the first book.,

Nanami loves reading and when she notices the books disappearing from the library shelves she joins forces with Tiger the talking tabby cat to find out where the books have gone.

Unfortunately although I enjoyed the first book in the series this just wasn’t for me. It all felt a bit too abstract and ‘out there’ for me.

A sequel to a cat who saved books. It's a thoughtful and a easy read. A wonderful and meaningful fairy tale. The author reminds us Books teach us not to lose hope and reading books helps us in imagination. Overall it's a good read . I thank netgalley and panmacmillan for the eARC copy.

I really enjoyed this sequel! In this novel we follow Nanami as she’s frequently hanging out in a library, until one day she starts noticing that a man is stealing some books. Alongside Tiger, a grumpy tabby cat they decide to investigate and try to get the books back.
I really enjoyed this book as much as the first one, they all have a fantastical twist, this one we end up in a world where the man stealing books ends up burning them because they’re dangerous. They are both very thought provoking reads and super comforting as well. I highly recommend them if you’re looking for a more slow paced read.
Thank you NetGalley and PanMcmillan for an e-arc copy in exchange for an honest review.

I think if you go into this novel expecting a middle-grade-esque light fantasy about books, you’ll love it. If unfortunately you’re like me and wanted something a bit more nuanced and slice-of-life, I don’t think this book will be one for you. “The Cat Who Saved the Library” is a simple magical story about a girl and her cat sidekick who rescues books after noticing they’re being stolen by a mysterious entity. It’s a quick, sweet read about the purpose of books, what it means to be human with an imagination, and capitalism. I actually think it’s a really timely story with everything AI going on in the world, but unfortunately, the writing and characters were just a bit too simple for me. While I applaud the disability rep, I found our main character too naive, and our supporting cast pretty useless. The villain was definitely the most interesting character for me, and I wish we also got more of our main character’s relationship with her dad. I think this book could be great if you reframed your expectations but as someone who didn’t going into it, it unfortunately wasn’t my favourite read.

Charming story about the power of imagination, reading and self belief, with an adorable pair of main cgaracters. Highly recommend.

A sequel to 'The Cat Who Loved Books', albeit you can read this as a stand-alone book, as I did here.

The story follows Nanami, a young girl who suffers from debilitating asthma, the illness having shaped her ability to join in everyday activities at school and with her friends. She therefore spends much of her time on her own in the library, and has developed a deep love of reading books over the years, which have shaped her outlook on life. An astute young girl, Nanami one day notices books beginning to go missing from the library shelves, and so begins a plot that spans two realms, as Nanami attempts to save her precious books with the help a a cat called Tiger.

This was a quick read, the book being easy to digest and follow, but the underlying themes here are much deeper, such as the power of reading, imagination and appreciating the simpler things in life, within a society that is increasingly becoming driven by power and materialistic values. The book reminds us of the values of kindness and having consideration of others, even if their values and/or morality seem misaligned to yourself. It is a story of friendship, the importance of emotional connection, and having the resilience to follow your heart.

Thank you to Pan MacMillan and NetGallery for the opportunity to read this ARC.

This was a lovely, heart-warming read about the importance of reading and standing up for what you believe in, shown through the eyes of a young girl. I loved every second of reading this, it was such a gentle and kind novel, and I loved the emphasis on the importance of relying on community and asking for help when you need it.

I really enjoyed 'The cat who saved books', so I could not wait to read the next installment. An uplifting read about the power of books and the written word and learning to question and think for yourself. Nanami is a thirteen year old who is closeted and restricted due to her bad asthma so escapes into a world of books. When she starts to notice books disappearing from her local library so goes on a number of adventures accompanied by the wonderful talking cat Tiger, to save the books from being burned and hidden. A great read that really captures the reader with a lot of heart that really makes the reader think.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced read for an honest and fair review.

You follow Nanami on her journey to finding the books that are being stolen from her much loved library. This story is a lot deeper than I expected especially in current day when some issues are happening again now with books being banned. Books of imagination and books that make you think are being stolen to be replaced with meaningless books. Travel along side Nanami and of course a talking Cat to try and save the books

A heartwarming story about Nanami, a quiet but brave girl who loves her local library. When books start disappearing, she teams up with Tiger, a talking cat, to solve the mystery.

As they search for answers, Nanami learns to be strong and stand up for what she believes in. The book highlights the importance of stories, the danger of losing them, and how books can change lives.

A magical read for anyone who loves reading and cats