We’ll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida

For fans of TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES, SHE AND HER CAT and THE GOODBYE CAT – this huge international sensation with a touch of magical realism tells of mysterious clinic where cats are prescribed to heal its ailing patients

For fans of THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES, THE CAT WHO SAVED BOOKS and SHE AND HER CAT, discover the award-winning bestselling Japanese novel that has become an international sensation in this utterly charming celebration of the healing power of cats.

A cat a day keeps the doctor away …

On the top floor of an old building at the end of a cobbled alley in Kyoto lies the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul. Only a select few – those who feel genuine emotional pain – can find it.

The mysterious centre offers a unique treatment for its troubled patients- it prescribes cats as medication.

Get ready to fall in love-
– Bee, an eight-year-old female, mixed breed helps a disheartened businessman as he finds unexpected joy in physical labour;
– Margot, muscly like a lightweight boxer, helps a middle-aged callcentre worker stay relevant at work and at home;
– Koyuki, an exquisite white cat brings closure to a young mother troubled by the memory of the rescue kitten she was forced to abandon;
– Tank and Tangerine bring peace to a hardened handbag designer, as she learns to be kinder to herself;
– Mimita, the Scottish Fold kitten helps a broken-hearted Geisha to stop blaming herself for the cat she lost years ago;

As the clinic’s patients navigate their inner turmoil and seek resolution, their feline companions lead them towards healing, self-discovery and newfound hope.

Contains five exquisite cat line-drawings.

Japanese bestseller, October 2023

Japanese readers adore WE’LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT-
‘The most wonderful book I’ve ever read’ *****
‘A terrific idea, a powerful ending, brilliant storytelling’ *****
‘The story drew me in instantly, and I laughed so much’ *****
‘I definitely want everyone to read this book’ *****
‘There are so many wonderful lines to underscore, but if I write them here, there will be spoilers!’ *****

About the Author: Syou Ishida (Author)
Born in 1975 in Kyoto, award-winning author Syou Ishida has always adored her cats. She began writing fiction while working at a telecommunications company. We’ll Prescribe You a Cat has been a runaway bestseller in Japan, and is due to be translated into over thirty languages. Its sequel, We’ll Prescribe You a Cat, Again will be published worldwide next year.

05 Sep 2024

We’ll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida ISBN 9781529936711