{"title":"Mayumi Inaba","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eMayumi Inaba\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated Japanese author known for her poignant and introspective works. Her writing delves into themes of companionship, solitude, and the small yet profound moments of daily life. Inaba's notable book, \u003cem\u003eMornings With My Cat Mii\u003c\/em\u003e, offers readers an intimate glimpse into her life, blending memoir and reflection in a way that resonates deeply with animal lovers and introspective readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection falls under the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, showcasing Inaba's unique ability to turn the everyday into the extraordinary. Her relationship with her cat, Mii, is portrayed with sensitivity and affection, capturing the essence of the bond between humans and their pets. Through her meticulously crafted prose, Inaba invites you to experience the profound simplicity of morning routines, revealing the comfort and companionship that comes from the most unexpected places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an aficionado of Japanese literature or simply seeking a heartfelt narrative that celebrates life's quieter moments, Mayumi Inaba's works are sure to leave a lasting impression. Dive into her world today and discover the gentle beauty woven throughout her stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mornings-with-my-cat-mii-by-mayumi-inaba-9781787304413","title":"Mornings With My Cat Mii","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMornings With My Cat Mii\u003c\/em\u003e is a beloved Japanese modern classic that chronicles the author's twenty-year bond with her cat. It meditates on themes of solitude, independence, companionship, the writing life, and how cats can change our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book serves as the perfect gift for cat lovers—a beloved tale that has captured the hearts of readers in Japan for the last 20 years. The late poet and prizewinning author Mayumi Inaba's narrative of life with her cat Mii begins when she rescues the newborn kitten from a riverbank in Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows their everyday joys through the seasons as Mayumi develops her career as a writer and finds her footing in life, with her small feline companion always by her side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, this touching story has been translated into English by the world-renowned translator Ginny Tapley Takemori. \u003cem\u003eMornings With My Cat Mii\u003c\/em\u003e is set to capture the hearts and imaginations of readers and booksellers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTranslated by Ginny Tapley Takemori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46216371732716,"sku":"9781787304413","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781787304413.jpg?v=1740542812"},{"product_id":"mornings-with-my-cat-mii-by-mayumi-inaba-9781529922813","title":"Mornings With My Cat Mii","description":"The perfect gift for cat lovers- a beloved Japanese modern classic about our special connection with cats, and how they can change our lives over the course of a lifetime\n\nOn a cool summer evening in 1977, Mayumi Inaba hears a forlorn cry. She follows the sound to the banks of Tokyo's Tamagawa River and finds a newborn kitten dangling from a fence, abandoned. Overcome by tender affection, she takes the cat back to the small apartment she shares with her husband and christens her Mii- so begins an unshakeable bond.\n \n\nOver the next twenty years, we follow Inaba, a poet and novelist by moonlight, as she pursues quiet solitude and a room of her own. Through it all, Mii, a fiercely independent creature in her own right, is her confidante and muse.\n \n\nThis beloved Japanese modern classic is not just a love letter to companionship- it's a poignant, searching meditation on the forces that enable us to connect, to create and to build a life.","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288607310060,"sku":"9781529922813","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/676f7e339957d1009b3e45014e556504.jpg?v=1770606285"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mayumi-inaba.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}