The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa

The Travelling Cat Chronicles (Tabineko Ripouto) is an absolutely adorable 2012 novella by Japanese author Hiro Arikawa, translated into English by Philip Gabriel. The quaint and charming journey of Nana—a proud and opinionated stray cat—packs a surprising emotional punch; make sure to stock up on tissues. This is the height of cat literature. The Apartment Library is a book club podcast created and nurtured by our unwavering love for literature. Join us as we embark on a literary journey to read together, discover new writers and explore our beloved authors’ lesser known work. No book is too out there, no story too taboo. There will be summary, discussion, analysis and swearing. We’d love to hear from you! Send us your feedback and recommendations to [e-mail]