The Itch of the Middling Cat: A Novel
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Pub Date Sep 1 2026 | Archive Date Sep 1 2026
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Description
In an age of comfort where one must confront a quieter truth: that meaning may not lie in transcendence or the extraordinary experience, but in accepting the imperfect, “middling” life that was previously dismissed.
From an award-winning illustrated book series to a literary novel, R.S. Vern’s philosophical cat navigates a world of equally restless souls, moving from a life of comfortable “middling” dissatisfaction to finding purpose in the city’s alleys, connection in fleeting relationships, and mental salvation on an empty prairie.
His search for belonging becomes a profound, meditative exploration of what it means to be truly alive in a transient world.
Advance Praise
"surprisingly funny and insightful" - The BookLife Prize
"Vern digs deep into the brooding and insightful Haee, a feline with few expectations for his modest life—and who longs to be both invisible and seen." - BookLife Review
"witty and deeply philosophical… We will never look at felines the same way again after reading this moving novel." - rated 5 stars by Readers’ Favorite