Cat is a poignant and playful meditation on cats ... What sets Cat apart is its delightful blend of memoir, philosophy, pop culture, and even fiction, with charming made-up feline histories. Few cat books are as artful, honest, and intimate as this one. Anyone who has experienced the cat-human bond will find something to love in this literary gem.

Rain Taxi

A little book chock-full of all things feline.

Best Friends

For anyone who's ever watched a cat nap in sunlight and felt something stir-a reading experience both gentle and sharp.

Chronogram

Cat is a quick but deeply satisfying read. It's not just charming, or informative, or funny, or well-researched - it's also beautifully written, with lines and paragraphs that sing with their own music.

Hippocampus Magazine

Van Laer's keen eye captures the ineffable charm of our feline friends and investigates humankind's relationship to cats with great insight and tenderness. A stirring and deeply profound look at what it means to love and lose, and a must-read for cat people and the cat-curious alike.

Gina Chung, author of Sea Change and Green Frog

Rebecca van Laer's feline marvel is at once cozy and mind-expanding. If you've never felt a connection with cats before, you will after reading this brilliant book.

Henry Hoke, author of Open Throat