The Cat Who Saved the Library gives us a new adventure with Tiger the Tabby. It's a sequel to The Cat Who Saved the Books, also by Sosuke Natsukawa. In the new book, Nanami, a middle school girl who suffers from severe asthma, notices that some of her favorite books are missing from the library. The librarian tells her they are probably just checked out, but Nanami doesn't think so. One afternoon, she notices a peculiar gray man lurking among the shelves. She follows him, discovers a glowing portal, and meets Tiger. Nanami is quick to join Tiger's fight against those who would take and destroy all the books from the library. Nanami is determined to succeed, even though the battle against the gray men threatens her health and creates problems with her father. Narrator Kevin Shen provides a calm, smooth voice that complements the text. Thank you to NetGalley for providing a review copy.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the ARC of this story.
Of the two, The Cat Who Saved the Library became my favorite from the series. I loved the message of the importance of libraries and why they are so necessary especially in times like this. The themes were stronger than book one and the mention of book burnings and censorship really reminded me of the current issues in the US.

Nanami is a 13-year old girl with chronic asthma and a big love for her library. She spends all of her time there and so of course, she’s the first to notice that books have gone missing. Tiger, the tabby cat reappears in this sequel when Nanami tries to follow a mysterious man and together, they go on a whimsical adventure to save the library.

I liked this sequel more than the original. It felt a bit more relevant as well, as libraries across America are in trouble right now. I think this book did things the original lacked, the themes felt stronger and the ideas this book explored felt more urgent in the current political climate. The writing style was still magical and simple, but I felt the side characters were better explored and I was really touched by the relationship with Nanami and her father. I also appreciated how these adventures were reflective of her situation at home, as well. And I love the guest appearance of Rintaro, too.

Narrator Review: I thought this narrator continues to do a great job. He had distinct voices for each character and brings the writing to life with his voice.

I loved listening to this audio. I was not expecting such powerful political undertones, being from the US that's how I took some of the messages. The book does it well though.

Any book that has a cat in its story i am in!! Tiger, this Tabby talking cat is smart cat and has the personality of a cranky old man is one my favorite characters. Nanami the bookish teen feels safe behind her books, until some strange things happen at her local library. This was such a great light hearted adventurous little read. I loved that Nanami learns that outside her books there is a world she can explore. You go Nanami!! I had the privilege of being able to listen to the audio version and the narrator did a great job of narrating this story.

I want to thank @NetGalley and @Sosuke Natsukawa for allowing me to listen to this fun short story!! •

This book was a very cozy, slow paced, wholesome read. It reminded me that if you hold to your principles, you will be happy in the end no matter the outcome. And that goodness and kindness work just as well as manipulation and violence. It did drag at times and the story was very simplistic (especially the wording—looking at you translator!). But, overall I did enjoy it. If you need a wholesome pick me up right now, this is it! Also, I liked it better than the first book. How rare is that?!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the ARC of this story. I was encouraged and inspired by the unmovable resolve of Nanami!

This cosy fantasy celebrates the joys of reading and the importance of libraries. A brave young girl and a magical cat join forces to save every book in the world from being lost. A quick read and an absolute pleasure. While I was listening to this, I kept imagining it as a Studio Ghibli film.

Thank you HarperAudio Adult and NetGalley for the ALC of this book.

The audio production was top notch and great quality. the narrator did a great job bringing the story to life.
The story itself is an allegory on literature. It was for literature and books what Pilgrim's Progress was for a Christian life, Animal Farm is for political systems, and the Phantom Tollbooth is for education. They are not my favorite type of commentary, the allegory is a bit heavy handed in this and its predecessor, The Cat Who Saved Books. The ideas give you a lot to ponder and discuss and could work well for a book club or a literature class, but for the average reader, there are better ways to discuss the power of literature for individuals and for society.

Set in the same world as 'The Cat Who Saves Books' we see a few beloved characters return, and the emergence of an ordinary hero who overcomes fantastical and extraordinary odds.

Such a fun follow up to The Cat Who Saved Books!

Nanami is a young girl with dabilitating asthma who finds refuge and adventure in the books at her local library. She begins to notice a strange man and empty spots on the shelves. A strange talking tabby cat pulls her into a magical adventure to save her favorite book and human imagination.

Cozies coming out of Japan are guaranteed to drop nuggets of wisdom that feel like a big hug. These books tioss adventure into the mix to my utter delight.

My only criticism is the choice of narrator. He wasn't bad per she, but his young girl voice came across a little whiny. I got used to it.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ALC!

This is such an important book for our current climate. This book includes a mentally strong kid and a talking cat taking on book burning and censorship. I would definitely recommend my library buy this book.

This was a hopeful middle grade fantasy book about the importance of protecting books and standing up to those who want to ban them. Very relevant to our times and I loved that the FMC had chronic asthma and didn't let that be a hindrance to her activism. We also get the return of the magical talking cat from the first book but this can definitely be read as a standalone. Good on audio and perfect for fans of books like Not another banned book by Dana Alison Levy or Same page by Elly Swartz. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest review!