Japanese Light Novel Book Club discussion

A life-affirming anthem to kindness and self-sacrifice, The Travelling Cat Chronicles shows how the smallest things can provide the greatest joy.

We take journeys to explore exotic new places and to return to the comforts of home, to visit old acquaintances and to make new friends. But the most important journey is the one that shows us how to follow our hearts . . .

An instant international bestseller, The Travelling Cat Chronicles has charmed readers around the world. With simple yet descriptive prose, this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe . . .

With his crooked tail--a sign of good fortune--and adventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. And as they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love.

Reading Schedule
3/17-3/30: Prologue, Chapter 1
3/31-4/6: Chapter 2
4/7-4/13: Chapter 3
4/14-4/20: Chapter 3 1/2
4/21-5/4: Chapter 4, Epilogue

I love this book so much, looking forward to your feedbacks. ♡

I really enjoyed this book when I read it so will pop back once people start posting with their thoughts as they read along :)

I got this one from the library earlier in the month, so I will be joining for the group read.

I've just started reading and two things struck me:

1. Yup, this author knows how cats probably think
2. We read the book that the opening line is from (I Am a Cat), and it made me happy to know that. :3

So how are you all enjoying "The Traveling Cat Chronicles" so far?

I just finished chapter 1, and I have come to the conclusion that this book is going to make me cry.

By the by, the main characters "ran away from home" for the sake of Hachi the cat. Did any of you guys ever run away from home as a kid? I never got farther than my bedroom before I felt guilty for running away lol

Just finished chapter 3 and so far it's a nice slice of life recapping Satoru's life. However there seems to be an ominous feeling towards the reason he needs to find a home for Nana and I hope I'm not right.

Howard wrote: "However there seems to be an ominous feeling towards the reason he needs to find a home for Nana and I hope I'm not right. "

I've had this feeling since chapter one. It's definitely going to be one of those books that will make me cry at the end lol.

I just finished chapter 2 myself (I don't know how I got so far behind), and I really liked the silly asides with Nana and Chatran breaking up the past narrative.

The last chapter took me a while to read, my eyes keep blurring out. What a moving book, great read.

Howard wrote: "The last chapter took me a while to read, my eyes keep blurring out. What a moving book, great read."

I'm glad you liked it! :) Any surprises or things in particular you liked?