She and her Cat cover art

She and her Cat

for fans of Travelling Cat Chronicles and Convenience Store Woman

 Preview
Try Standard free
Select 1 audiobook a month from our entire collection.
Listen to your selected audiobooks as long as you're a member.
Auto-renews at $8.99/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

She and her Cat

By: Makoto Shinkai, Naruki Nagakawa, Ginny Tapley Takemori - translator
Narrated by: Hana Teraie-Wood, Nile Faure-Bryan, Jacqui Bardelang, Julia Strowski, Winson Ting
Try Standard free

Auto-renews at $8.99/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $16.99

Buy Now for $16.99

About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

For fans of THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES and translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori, translator of CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN, a tender and mesmerizing story about kindness, community and the wonder of life

On the outskirts of Tokyo, in a neighbourhood crossed by a commuter railway, local cats weave their way through the lives and homes of their owners as they navigate difficult times.

A cat named Chobi sends silent messages of courage to a young woman, willing her to end a faltering relationship; a gifted artist fatally misunderstands her boss's enthusiasm for her paintings; a manga fan shuts herself away after the death of her friend, while her cat Cookie hatches a plan to persuade her outside; a woman who has dedicated her life to a distant husband learns a lesson in independence from her cat.

Against the urban backdrop of humming trains and private woes, SHE AND HER CAT explores the gentle magic of the everyday. Populated by both the friendly and the feral, it reveals - with heartstopping clarity and warmth - how even in our darkest moments, community and connection may lead us to a happier place.

© Makoto Shinkai & Naruki Nagakawa 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

 Animals Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Magic Psychological Women's Fiction Fantasy Cats Heartfelt

Critic Reviews

Totally beguiling, with a lightness of touch to the way these yarns handle our bonds with animals
A beautiful, uplifting novel. As mesmerising as it is strange
A gem, written with deep insight and finely attuned to the ways of cats and their humans. Full of charm and wisdom, this book is absolute delight, and the perfect gift for any cat-lover.
Touching and hugely heartwarming. Goes to show how cats can save us all
Sweet and with a subtle magic
Filmmaker and writer Shinkai (Your Name) conceives a whimsical and moving linked collection...the author's depictions of the friendships between people and felines produces genuine wonder...sure to satisfy readers looking for a pick-me-up
Compassionate and touching, it's slyly witty, sentimental and sweet
Light-hearted and wistful
All stars
Most relevant
Unfortunately I couldn’t finish this one, despite the story being somewhat interesting. The narration was awful just awful to listen to. Will have to read the book.

Narration was irritating

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.