Syou Ishida

Cats once again prove to be the best medicine in the wonderful third book following the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel We’ll Prescribe You a Cat. When you are lost, the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul will find for you. Dr. Nikké and his clinic are always ready to offer their unconventional approach to healing. Although one never quite understands how they ended up there, each person who has walked through the door has left with a cat and a deeper understanding of themselves. Every time, the clinic reaffirms that the unbreakable bond between cats and people has the potential to heal and transform lives. With Dr. Nikké as the constant that weaves each of these stories together, we meet a woman anxious about an upcoming competition, an overwhelmed young father, an illustrator questioning her career, and a young woman burdened with guilt. Digging ever deeper into the complicated minds of humans - and the love of their feline companions—this poignant story provides something richer and more challenging than mere comfort: compassion. Translated by E. Madison Shimoda with illustrations by @LevysFriends

"Novellerna i Katt på recept är komiska, absurda och smått surrealistiska, de är skrivna på lättillgänglig och kärleksfull prosa som framhäver relationen mellan människa och djur på ett ömtåligt sätt, och levandegör katterna och deras helande egenskaper som följeslagare." Josefin Roos, Bibliotekstjänst, BTJ-häftet nr 20, 2025. På femte våningen i ett gammalt hus i slutet av en gränd ligger Kokorokliniken, en mottagning för vilsna själar. Vägen dit är bara öppen för dem som verkligen behöver hjälp. Den mystiska kliniken erbjuder en särskild behandling: de skriver ut katter på recept. Patienterna blir oftast förvånade, men om de följer receptet så genomgår de omvälvande förändringar i livet vägledda av de lekfulla, empatiska och ibland något utmanande katterna. Var beredd på både skratt och tårar när du läser om den nedslagne kontorsarbetaren som hittar glädjen i fysiskt arbete, den medelålders mannen som känner sig överflödig på jobbet och hemma, den unga flickan som navigerar grundskolans sociala minerade mark, en cynisk säljare som vill hitta en känslomässig balans och en ensamstående mamma som får lära sig gå vidare efter en förlust. En spinnande katt kan läka trasiga själar men inte alltid på det sätt du tror. Syou Ishida föddes i Kyoto 1975. Hon började skriva skönlitterärt när hon jobbade på ett telekombolag. Katt på recept har blivit en enorm försäljningssuccé i Japan och har översatts till nästan tjugo språk.

På femte våningen i ett gammalt hus i slutet av en gränd ligger Kokorokliniken, en mottagning för vilsna själar. Vägen dit är bara öppen för dem som verkligen behöver hjälp. Den mystiska kliniken erbjuder en särskild behandling: de skriver ut katter på recept. Patienterna blir oftast förvånade, men om de följer receptet så genomgår de omvälvande förändringar i livet vägledda av de lekfulla, empatiska och ibland något utmanande katterna. Var beredd på både skratt och tårar när du läser om den nedslagne kontorsarbetaren som hittar glädjen i fysiskt arbete, den medelålders mannen som känner sig överflödig på jobbet och hemma, den unga flickan som navigerar grundskolans sociala minerade mark, en cynisk säljare som vill hitta en känslomässig balans och en ensamstående mamma som får lära sig gå vidare efter en förlust. En spinnande katt kan läka trasiga själar men inte alltid på det sätt du tror. Syou Ishida föddes i Kyoto 1975. Hon började skriva skönlitterärt när hon jobbade på ett telekombolag. Katt på recept har blivit en enorm försäljningssuccé i Japan och har översatts till nästan tjugo språk.

**PRE-ORDER** THE BRAND NEW VOLUME IN THIS POPULAR SERIES ABOUT THE HEALING POWER OF CATSThe highly anticipated new novel - The Kokoro Clinic for the Soul reopens in this delightful follow-up to the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel We'll Prescribe You a Cat for fans of The Travelling Cat Chronicles and The Cat Who Saved BooksIt’s time to revisit the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul. Though it is mysteriously located at an uncertain address, the Kokoro clinic can always be found by those who need it. And it has proven time after time that a prescribed cat has the power to heal the emotional wounds of all its patients. This irresistible sequel introduces a new loveable cast of healing cats, from Kotetsu, a four-month-old Bengal who unleashes his energy by demolishing bed linen, to curious Shasha, who won't let her tiny size stop her, and lazy Ms. Michiko, who is as soft and comforting as mochi. As characters from one chapter re-appear as side characters in the next, we follow a young woman who cannot help pushing away the man who loves her; a recently widowed grandfather whose grandson refuses to leave his room; and an anxious man working at a cat shelter who seeks to show how difficult cats can be the most rewarding. This moving, magical novel proves just how eternally unknowable cats are for we humans, even while we continue to cherish their special gift of transforming our lives.**Contains five exquisite line drawings by artist Alissa Levy @levysfriendsReaders adore WE'LL PRESCRIBE YOU ANOTHER CAT:'Oozing with warmth'*****'I was so engrossed I lost track of time'*****'I bought the first book and loved it so much that I bought this one too'*****'I read this book every night and it was so much fun, I could not sleep'*****

The Kokoro Clinic for the Soul reopens in this delightful follow-up to the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel We'll Prescribe You a Cat. It's time to revisit the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul. Though it's a mysteriously located clinic with an uncertain address, it can always be found by those who need it. And the clinic has proven time after time that a prescribed cat has the power to heal the emotional wounds of its patients. This charming sequel introduces a new lovable cast of healing cats, from Kotetsu, a four-month-old Bengal who unleashes his boundless energy by demolishing bed linens and curtains, to tenacious and curious Shasha, who doesn't let her small size stop her from anything, and the most lovable yet lazy cat Ms. Michiko, who is as soft and comforting as mochi. As characters from one chapter appear as side characters in the next, we follow a young woman who cannot help pushing away the man who loves her, a recently widowed grandfather whose grandson refuses to leave his room, the family of a young woman who struggle to understand each other, and an anxious man who works at a cat shelter seeking to show how the most difficult cats can be the most rewarding. This moving, magical novel of interconnected tales proves the strength in the unfathomable bond between cats and people.

Your next read! For fans of THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES, discover the award-winning heartwarming sensation. Readers adore it:‘The most wonderful book I've ever read’ *****‘A terrific idea, a powerful ending, brilliant storytelling’ *****‘The story drew me in instantly, and I laughed so much’ *****‘I definitely want everyone to read this book’ *****‘There are so many wonderful lines to underscore, but if I write them here, there will be spoilers!’ *****____________A cat a day keeps the doctor away ... On the top floor of an old building at the end of a cobbled alley in Kyoto lies the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul. Only a select few - those who feel genuine emotional pain - can find it. The mysterious centre offers a unique treatment for its troubled patients: it prescribes cats as medication. Get ready to fall in love:- Bee, an eight-year-old female, mixed breed helps a disheartened businessman as he finds unexpected joy in physical labour;- Margot, muscly like a lightweight boxer, helps a middle-aged callcentre worker stay relevant at work and at home;- Koyuki, an exquisite white cat brings closure to a young mother troubled by the memory of the rescue kitten she was forced to abandon;- Tank and Tangerine bring peace to a hardened handbag designer, as she learns to be kinder to herself;- Mimita, the Scottish Fold kitten helps a broken-hearted Geisha to stop blaming herself for the cat she lost years ago;As the clinic's patients navigate their inner turmoil and seek resolution, their feline companions lead them towards healing, self-discovery and newfound hope.**Contains five exquisite cat line-drawings**Japanese bestseller, October 2023

A USA Today Bestseller A cat a day keeps the doctor away... Discover the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel that has become an international sensation in this utterly charming, vibrant celebration of the healing power of cats. Tucked away in an old building at the end of a narrow alley in Kyoto, the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul can only be found by people who are struggling in their lives and genuinely need help. The mysterious clinic offers a unique treatment to those who find their way there: it prescribes cats as medication. Patients are often puzzled by this unconventional prescription, but when they "take" their cat for the recommended duration, they witness profound transformations in their lives, guided by the playful, empathetic, occasionally challenging yet endearing cats. Throughout the pages, the power of the human-animal bond is revealed as a disheartened businessman finds unexpected joy in physical labor, a young girl navigates the complexities of elementary school cliques, a middle-aged man struggles to stay relevant at work and home, a hardened bag designer seeks emotional balance, and a geisha finds herself unable to move on from the memory of her lost cat. As the clinic's patients navigate their inner turmoil and seek resolution, their feline companions lead them toward healing, self-discovery, and newfound hope.