The Guest Cat

Winner of Japan’s Kiyama Shohei Literary Award. Written with quiet observation, The Guest Cat follows a writer couple whose daily life is briefly shared with a neighbor’s cat—not a pet, but a guest, free to come and go. The book attends closely to small moments, space, and presence, reflecting on how even temporary encounters can subtly alter a life. This copy includes a handmade beaded bookmark by Wendy, the shelf owner. 平出隆『猫の客』英国版