The Travelling Cat Chronicles would be a great read for cat lovers and anyone who enjoys heartwarming tales. The story is narrated from a cat's perspective and takes you on a road trip across Japan, exploring the changing seasons and unexpected detours. It highlights the value of friendship, solitude and the importance of kindness. The book is full of warmth and humour and will leave you feeling uplifted and moved.

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• 山田風太郎賞 Nominee (2013)

It's not the journey that counts, but who is at your sideNana is on a road trip, but he is not sure where to. All that matters is that he can sit beside his beloved Satoru in the front of his silver van. Satoru is keen to visit three old friends from his youth, though Nana doesn't know why and Satoru won't say.Set against the backdrop of Japan's changing seasons and narrated with a rare gentleness and striking humour, Nana's story explores the wonder and thrill of life's unexpected detours. It is about friendship, solitude, and knowing when to give and when to take. Above all, it shows how acts of love, both great and small, can transform our lives.

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