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Cat Lady

By: Dawn O’Porter
Narrated by: Daisy Haggard
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Publisher's Summary

*THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER and Richard & Judy summer book club pick*

Fresh, funny and for anyone who’s ever felt astray, CAT LADY will help you belong – because a woman always lands on her feet.

WHAT IF THE LIFE YOU’RE LIVING . . . ISN’T THE ONE YOU WANT?

Mia has made all the right choices. She’s married, she has the nice house, the good career. But life isn’t about fitting into a box. And there’s another woman inside her who’s just clawing to get out . . .

©2022 Dawn O’Porter (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic Reviews

"Even speaking as a dog man, I thought Cat Lady was an absolute joy to read." (Matt Haig)

"A reminder to live your life your way. Cat or no cat." (Fearne Cotton)

"A joyous, touching, funny, sharp story – I cannot praise it enough. Purr-fection." (Milly Johnson)

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Adorable

Loved this book. The story is one all women should hear. The narrator does a fab job at the voices without it being overly performative. Devoured it in two days!

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Much deeper than I was expecting

I was looking for a light read but instead I couldn’t put this down. I am still reeling from the emotional roller coaster this book delivered.

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Clever, compelling, moving

I completely underestimated this book going in. I had chosen this one because I genuinely thought it would be a bit of chicken soup for the soul after the hard slog of a book I’d just finished. And it is soul soothing, but it’s also an excellent, compelling story. Well developed characters, deeply moving and very clever. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I would have even if I wasn’t also a proud cat lady. Really recommend.

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What a range of emotions this book brought to me.

I laughed, I sobbed and reached for my 17yr old cat, my eldest and best friend in the world.
I am Mia.
I had a hard time too growing up, but animals, especially cats, saved my life.
Outwardly, I am talkative, sharing, friendly and competent. The hidden truth is that only the kindness of strangers has kept me moving through life, 62 years now, while my own relationships, marriage & friendships have let me down. Hurt me cruelly even.
Thank you for such a witty, honest look at being a cat lady and proud of it (well I am now). The narrator was amazing, I was immersed! A lovely story woven around an important kick up the a..e for me to get out and find REAL friends that can relate to MY story as Cat Lady.

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A must listen for cat lovers

Beautifully written, a book that makes you both laugh and cry. A story of hope and one for cat ladies / pet lovers everywhere.

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Pet Lovers Unite

This book is a love letter to anyone who’s ever loved and lost a beloved pet. In classic Dawn fashion this book takes you to some unexpected places while really getting at the heart of the characters, and the love we have for our pets.

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