This sequel to The Cat Who Saved Books was just as engaging, just as poignant, just s compelling as the first instalment. . It was wonderful to meet some of my favourite characters again, but also wonderful to be introduced to Nanami, the new protagonist of this tale of triumph over adversity, of making the best of what you have and always standing up for what you believe: even if the world sees you as powerless and in some way disabled in every-day-life.

Natsukawa’s books are thrilling and adventurous, but also touching and thought provoking. They give agency and representation to people in society who are often marginalised or ignored. These books clearly exemplify that everyone deserves inclusion, deserves a voice and the opportunity to contribute to society. This is an important visualisation both for the individuals and the society in which they dwell. However, this is not a preachy book in any way: it is a charming story with different kinds of heroes that you get right behind and champion all the way.

Thank you to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for the ARC!

Just like The Cat Who Saved the Bookstore, the sequel is a wholesome and heart warming book. I love the magical realism and the focuse of love for books. It's a short read but a highly enjoyable book!

Our heroine is usually with her best friend or by herself and because of her health problems uses books to escape into a world of comfort. Her love of books means she spends long hours in the library and notices books going missing which leads to an adventure to save books with a mysterious cat.
A fun book to escape into where our heroine overcomes her problems and bravely saves the books she loves.

Thank you Netgalley, Sosuke Natsukawa and Pan Macmillan | Picador for the eArc of The Cat Who Saved the Library,

I love magical mysticism and really enjoyed the journey this book sends you on. The Cat Who Saved the Library is the second book in this little series featuring Tiger the talking Tabby Cat and he is adorable. With Nanami Kosaki who loves reading takes on the challenge of saving their beloved library, This book is just wholesome and easy to read/ listen to when you just need some escapism.

4 stars

A pleasant, easy-going, quirky read. The library is an important part of her life and as she spends so much time there she notices books going missing.

I dont know if it was wrong because I read this prior reading the first book. I personally loved the characters the cat and Nanami. It was a magical book and nice read. I don't know but I felt like reading the Sophie's world book! I wish the characters on the villain side were given more context as to why they were stealing! nonetheless i enjoyed it!

I received the Digital Advanced Reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Love the cosiness of a library, the smell of books, and the tiger cat. I read it while I was feeling a little under the weather, so for me this book is like a good stew for the soul.
My personal interest with Japanese authors and my love for cats draws me to books such as this one. I particularly appreciate having a female main character, full of determination and curiosity, just like cats.

The story is well developed and written, its fairly short, and has not “filler chapters”. The character development is also very precise and relatable. Though I’m not a kid, or has asthma, nor I’m Japanese the emotions that the characters takes us to, are so real.

Highly recommend

Firstly I want to thank the publishers for allowing me to read a copy of this excellent book.
It completely captivated me from the first page to the last. I must confess I had not previously heard of this author but now I will be sure to look out for any of their future work.

This book started off with so much promise and I was completely taken in with the first couple of chapters. Then I’m not sure what happened and what I was reading as it all became very confusing. I persevered in the hope that it might pick up again, and whilst sections did, I think this book just wasn’t for me and I ‘missed’ the point of it.

I loved the cat who saved books. A grown up fairy tale. This book is very similar. I'm not sure it was different enough to have read this one, although either is good as a stand-alone story.

Namani is a quiet, asthmatic 13 year old book lover. She is befriended by the beautiful tabby cat from the first adventure. Again the fable warns against forthcoming ills of society. Inhumanity, machines taking over and Thatcherism - greed is good outlooks.
Books are withdrawn to prevent people really living and thinking. Neo books are introduced with their blank pages. This brought to mind the craze to “get through “ a book rather than relish devouring one or easy read quick novels becoming popular.No reflection literacy campaigns to encourage reading but rather short cuts to enable fluent readers to have got a book off their list. It doesn't bring happiness and that is what hangs in the balance and can only be prevented by a determined girl and her equally determined feline ally

The Cat Who Saved the Library is a cozy little adventure about Nanami, a book-loving 13-year-old with asthma and a serious knack for getting caught up in magical library mysteries. When classic books start vanishing off the shelves and a mysterious man in gray appears, Nanami finds herself pulled into a world where books need saving—literally. Enter Tiger, a talking tabby cat with a mission and a bit of sass, and suddenly Nanami’s quiet library days turn into a fight to protect stories from creepy faceless soldiers and castle-sized censorship.

It’s charming, quick, and filled with love for literature. While it hints at deeper themes, it keeps things light and whimsical—a sweet reminder of why books matter, especially in a world where they’re still being banned. Perfect for readers of all ages who believe stories are worth fighting for.

The sequel to The Cat Who Saved Books. Thirteen year old Nanami loves reading and visiting her local library. When she discovers that books are disappearing off the shelves and then notices the appearance of a suspicious man in grey behaving surreptitiously, she decides she wants to know more and find the missing books. A talking tabby cat called Tiger appears and together they set off on an adventure. This is not only about the power of books but also about the importance of books in our lives. The blurb says to never underestimate great literature and to see it as a reminder to think for ourselves no matter what our ‘charismatic’ leaders might say! An easy, charming and fun read with a message. I must add that I loved the cover and the cat pattern on the edges of the pages! 🐱

Nanami loves reading. The local library is her safe haven and books are her greatest treasure. She is horrified to realise some of the books are missing, and even more horrified to learn that someone is stealing and destroying the books. Teaming up with Tiger, the talking tabby cat, Nanami resolves to save the books and save the library.

A heartwarming story with some nice lessons about friendship, the value of books and courage in the face of false treasures. I recommend for cat lovers, lovers of fantasy and sweet tales with heartwarming lessons.

A beautiful and important sequel, never more so than now.

Nanami leads a restricted physical life due to her asthma. She finds solace in books and visits the library every day after school.

But there is a dark force spreading throughout the world, trying to prevent books spreading joy or encouraging empathy or sympathy.

A talking cat appears and together Tiger and Nanami enter a secret passageway to try to stop the dark force stealing books.

Only those true of heart will conquer the dark forces and teach the leader that not all humans are selfish, greedy and obsessed with power.

Let those of us who love to read hold on to the power of quiet words and not let the dark forces win.

The Cat Who Saved the Library is a charming and heartfelt story that beautifully captures the healing power of books and the quiet magic of companionship. The protagonist’s bond with the cat adds a warm, gentle touch, making the narrative feel both cozy and meaningful. The writing is simple yet evocative, drawing you into the small town setting and its lovable characters. While it’s a relatively light read, it offers thoughtful reflections on friendship, grief, and the importance of stories. Overall, a delightful book that leaves you with a sense of comfort and nostalgia. Definitely worth a read for anyone who loves quiet, soul-nourishing tales.

In this charming sequel to The Cat Who Saved Books, Sosuke Natsukawa invites readers back into a quiet world where books hold deep meaning and talking cats offer unexpected wisdom. This time, the story centers on Nanami Kosaki, a shy book-loving girl who finds solace in her local library. When books begin mysteriously disappearing from the shelves, Nanami’s curiosity is piqued—especially after a suspicious man in a grey suit catches her attention.

Enter Tiger, the familiar tabby cat from the first novel, now serving as Nanami’s guide. Together, they embark on a gentle, magical quest to uncover the truth behind the missing books. As they navigate strange challenges, the story once again delivers a symbolic exploration of the value of books, the importance of accessibility, and the courage it takes to stand up for what's right.

The narrative is soft, cozy, and quietly philosophical, though it occasionally leans a bit too heavily into metaphor. Readers who enjoyed the introspective tone of the first book will appreciate this continuation, though it lacks the emotional weight or depth some might hope for in a sequel.

A sweet, low-stakes adventure with heartwarming moments and a reverence for literature—perfect for quiet afternoons.

I absolutely adored “The cat who saved books” and was super excited with high expectations as to the second story.

Unfortunately, to me personally it wasn’t as good as the first one. If I’ve read it first, I think I’d have loved it, but after the first story it just wasn’t the same.

I found the main character a bit annoying and more childish than the first one, which I think took away the brilliance of the story itself.

The concept of the book is super interesting, enchanting, and engaging. I would definitely recommend this book and I’ve bought both of them as gifts already.

Following in the same theme as The Cat Who Saved Books, The Cat Who Saved the Library is an important lesson in empathy, compassion and the power of community. All these things are taught to the protagonist in the books she borrows from the library.

This book is warm, it’s cosy and it’s full of love for literature. It’s also a lovely short book that’s great to speed through in an afternoon. I loved that this one centred libraries and showed how important libraries are to Nanami, a very asthmatic girl who takes refuge in books.

I loved seeing Tiger again of course, but we also got to see Rintaro and Sayo again which made me really happy. Though they weren’t the main characters this time they still had an important part to play

Reading this one has made me want to go back and read the first one all over again!

Great book, it’s a lovely read although I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as the previous one. A very different genre from what I normally read but really made a change and was enjoyable.

This was an amazing book. To be quite frank, I enjoyed reading this more than the previous volume. I loved how everything was written. Character building was excellent and much more nuanced than the first book. The plot was smooth with enough obstacles in the path of our heroes. I cannot stress enough how much I love having cats as main characters.

The commentary was great and on point. Every sentence I read, I kept thinking this is exactly what needs to be said at this point in time.