I'm definitely going to recommend Cat's People to our library's Feel Good Fiction book discussion group! It's a great combination of a neighborhood full of interesting characters who all work together to find their places in the world, and a heartwarming story of a little cat who needs a home.

Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero was a difficult read for me. The formatting was terrible and couldn't get past the first quarter of the book. According to other reviews it was delightful, so will give it another try later. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Cat's People is a charming, heartwarming, and delightful story about one stray cat and five humans and how their individual journeys bring them all together. I truly enjoyed reading this novel and found myself rooting for all of the characters - feline and human alike. Highly recommend reading this with your favorite cat(s) close by!

Really delightful. A motley crew of characters experience all the ups and downs of life as the neighborhood stray cat somehow brings them into each other’s lives. First Cat encounters Rainbow Lady who feeds him on the regular. Then Awkward Neighbor Guy sees the lady feeding the cat and is intrigued. Smiley Mailman lets Cat follow him on his rounds and gives him treats from Sad Bodega Owner. Finally Pink Lady— who looks a lot like Rainbow Lady —joins the crew. As the characters all interact with Cat their lives also touch each other until they all realize families can be both found and created. Sweet story. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

This book is told from a unique perspective, that of a stray cat. Lonely Brooklynites come together come together to care for the animal. Cat has spent time interacting with them all--Núria, the barista who works with a local cat group, the Meow-Yorkers, to help care for the feral cats in the area, Collin, a reclusive best-selling author, Lily, a Georgian teenager searching for her sister, Omar, the mailman who's trying to decide what to do with the rest of his life, and Bong, the new widower and bodega owner from the Philippines. Their lives all intersect with Cat. and when the cat becomes ill, they become a team to care for him.

Núria keeps finding notes from a secret admirer. Collin begins to care for Cat and builds him a cardboard house with a soft bed. Bong provides food, Omar deals with medical issues, and Lily does whatever is needed. Their lives are all changed because of cat and they become more hopeful and make connections that help them all.

Recommended for those who love heart-warming stories and those who enjoyed Backman's "A Man Called Ove."

“Cat’s People” by Tanya Guerrero is a delightful and heartwarming novel about a group of misfits who come together to care for stray cats in their neighborhood. The protagonist, Nuria, is a quiet and lonely woman who finds solace in helping the abandoned cats she discovers around her building. As Nuria forms unexpected friendships with her quirky neighbors—each with their own struggles—the novel beautifully explores themes of compassion, community, and finding family in unexpected places. I really loved this book, especially how each character had their own arc and growth.

The dialogue is sharp and full of warmth, bringing the characters to life. Nuria was so relatable with her constantly frazzled vibes and colorful wardrobe, while Collin also seemed so real-- an author stuck on his novel, a little scared of the real world, but aching to make a connection. Guerrero has a knack for making every interaction feel meaningful, and the evolving relationships between the characters are both touching and believable. I also love how she includes chapters from Cat’s point of view-- he really steals the show!

Set in a bustling New York neighborhood, the setting serves as a perfect backdrop for the novel’s themes of finding connection in an otherwise isolating world. I’m looking forward to more from Guerrero!

This charming, heartwarming, feel-good tale is a MUST read! I can't count how many times this book made me smile and laugh out loud. There were so many positive messages in this story that resonated with me. Whether you're experiencing grief, insecurities, or loneliness, animals (cats in particular for this one) tend to uplift us with their unconditional love. Sometimes, all we humans need is a friend, and animals can be the best ones that we could ever hope for. Cat was a stellar MC and managed to touch the lives and hearts of these people with his human-like behavior. He touched mine as well. It was so much fun reading the chapters from his POV. His nicknames for his favorite humans were adorable and I loved his outlook on things. I can certainly relate to the "crazy cat lady", Nuria, as I'm known to be one myself. And I most definitely love my cats more than most people. Words can't express how much I loved this book! Reading it was like one big giant hug that I didn't know I needed. I highly recommend to all the cat lovers and animal lovers out there and to those who just want to read a really good story.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the ARC invitation via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

This is the most charming, heartwarming book and a must for every cat person and dog people too. And since cat people are having quite the moment, the timing is perfect! You'll love each and every character, the quirky Brooklyn neighborhood, and of course the star of the book, Cat. I hope the author writes a sequel. I was quite invested in the character and would love their story to continue.

This book is a fucking masterpiece. Guerrero understands cats and cat people purr-fectly. Every single POV is thoughtful and distinct. I fucking cried. This may be my new favorite book.

[NetGalley was kind enough to provide me with an ARC for this title.]

Cat's People had the cozy vibes that I needed in this season. I love a good found family book and, as a cat mom, I know the beautiful impact a kitty can have on a community.

I adored this book! Five people in Brooklyn, all trying to find themselves or someone else, are brought together by an intelligent, endearing stray black cat. Told from 6 different POVs (including Cat’s) it is a heartwarming, very well written story that has me seriously considering getting another cat after losing mine 8 years ago.

I really enjoyed Cat’s People. It was well-written, and a really heartwarming story. I loved that each chapter was from a different person’s perspective, and I especially liked that we had chapters from Cat’s perspective. I found the characters to be relatable and very likeable. I enjoyed finding ways that each person’s story was interconnected. Overall, this was a really sweet story that I would recommend.

*thank you to Netgalley and Random House Delacorte Press for the eARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.*

Cat's People was such a beautiful story, it made me cry tears of joy at multiple points, pulling my emotions along with the story through each character's eyes. Cat's People is about stray black cat and five people whose lives become connected to each other because of their connection to the cat. There are lots of different relationship dynamics and character developments, illustrations of depression, loss, grief, and loneliness that I feel very deeply connected to, and thoughtful portrayals of familial pressures, anxiety, struggles with making friends, and it is all spread out across characters of various ages and life experiences. I could truly see how the author put their love into this story as it is all written in a real and raw manner, but is still comforting, like a hug.

I enjoyed Cat’s People very much. It was something I wasn't expecting, but it was a warm-hearted story, with a brilliant ending
The story of the neighborhood is told from a feral Cat’s point off view and it is enlightenment of human behavior of the highest level.
With Rainbow Lady who fed him, the Mailman with squeaky shoes who talked to him, Aqward neighbor guy, who watched from the window, and the bodega man with the creamy treats all looking out for Cat; all finding each other,
Cat finds it not so bad to have people friends.
Who knew cat’s were so smart?

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Cat on the pink cover? Yes please. Cast of characters? Love it.

In this book we meet Nuria who is a barista in her thirties. Lily, a young women in search of her half sisters. Collin who is a author with social anxiety. Omar the happy mailman. A widowed bodega owner named bong. And of course.. the cat!

This book was both heartwarming and bittersweet. I really enjoy the different POVs and how the cat weaves people together. As we roll into the winter scaries, this book filled me right up with cozy vibes. Recommend.

A sweet story about a cat who brings a connection to several people in Brooklyn and how it manifests.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley, and this is my honest opinion.

I’m trying to find the right words to say to express how much this book means to me. This is going down as one of my favorite books of all time. Cat’s People is a story about found family, and how a group of strangers in New York all become intertwined in each others lives due to their mutual love of a local stray cat.

First, we follow Núria, a local barista, who stops to feed the stray cat on her way to work every day. Then there’s Collin, a best selling author, who sees Núria feed this cat from his window and becomes inspired, and intrigued. We follow Omar, the mail man, who always walks with the cat to the nearest Bodega and buys him some creamy cat treats. Then there’s Bong, the Bodega owner, who finds his own connection with the stray through his late wife. There’s also Lily, a store clerk, who sees Núria buying cat supplies and ends up befriending her under false pretenses, while also hiding a secret about why she’s really in the city. Finally, we follow Cat himself as he navigates living on the busy streets of New York, and how he brings an entire group of people together through their shared love for him.

This book is a story of love, friendship, found family, awkward yet real conversations, and is a true display of what it means to love others- human or feline. Despite the multiple POV’s, this book is incredibly easy to follow. Each person has their own strong personality, and I was able to connect to EVERY single character in this story, which is so extremely rare for me. I loved every person, and enjoyed seeing their lives become more and more intertwined with each other as the story went on. As someone who takes care of stray cats myself, this was such a beautiful story. The writing was perfect, especially since part of the story is told through the POV of a cat, and it really made me feel like I knew these people and lived on the same block as them.

If you are at all a cat person, you’re going to want to read this book and hug your fur babies tightly. I’m so happy I got to read this and find this soul touching tale.

This was the perfect cozy read! I loved reading about this cat and learning about the people in which it interacts with. The story really shows the simplicities of life and how we interact with each other in the smallest yet most impactful ways. I really enjoyed reading it. It is a slow read but one that will warm your heart.

A sweet and simple story that I need!! The characters are very realistic and likeable, and Cat is just so cute and reminds me of my cat!

This is such a heartwarming story about a stray cat and the people whom he interacts with. It alternates points of view between the people and the cat, and it's just such a beautiful story. This will be released in April 2025 and trust me, you need to read it! Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for my digital ARC!!