Book Club - The Guest Cat

🐾 Love books and cats? So do we!

If your perfect Saturday afternoon includes a warm beverage, a good book, and a cat in your lap, you’re in for a treat!

Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 PM for our next Tenth Life Book Club. We’ll enjoy an afternoon of thoughtful literary discussion, cat cuddles, and community connection in our cozy adoption lounge.

📖 Our featured book is by Takashi Hiraide.

This quiet, beautifully written novella tells the story of a couple living in Tokyo whose lives are subtly transformed by a cat who wanders into their home and hearts. Meditative and deeply moving, The Guest Cat explores companionship, impermanence, and the small moments that give life meaning.

📚✨ Bring your thoughts and your love of stories. Our adoptable cats will do the rest!

To prepare you for a fun Book Club experience, here are a few important things to remember:

*Book Club begins at 12:00PM and will run until about 1:30PM.

*Doors open 15 minutes before the event at 11:45AM.

*Please try to arrive early to get cozy ... and hang out with kitties!

*Please note that doors will close at 12:00PM. Stragglers will not be admitted once Book Club begins so don't dawdle!

*If you're allergic to cats, please remember to take your meds because kitties will likely want to cuddle.

BOOK CLUB FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to the event?

Plenty of street parking is available nearby, metered and un-metered.

What should I bring to Book Club?

Your copy of by Takashi Hiraide, available locally at The Novel Neighbor.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to Book Club?

There is no need to print or bring your ticket. We will look you up by name upon arrival.

What is the refund policy?

Because this is a fundraiser, there are no refunds and all ticket sales are final. We hope you'll make it to Book Club but if you're called away on business or something else, we don't mind if you transfer your ticket to a friend. Please email [email protected] to let us know if you'd like to do so. Thank you for supporting Tenth Life!

Is this event family-friendly?

This event is intended for bookworms 13 years and older. Please note that any visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, we cannot accomodate more than two minors per one adult, and we do not have childcare available for younger children.

Is this event accessible?

If there's ever any assistance you need to feel supported, please let us know. If you would like to request an assistant, sign language interpreter, or any other type of individual support, please give us two weeks of notice to search for a volunteer to assist you. If you have a caregiver or an assistant you'd like to attend alongside you, please let us know in advance so that we can be sure to accommodate you properly.

If you have any specific needs, concerns, injuries, or limitations, please let us know either via email in advance, or connect with our team directly before Book Club begins. Doing so via email in advance will allow us to ensure that you have what you need.

Accessibility Notes for This Series*ADA Compliant *Events are indoors*Wheelchair Accessible*Near public transit (our secondary doorstep is a bus stop)*Chairs are available

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email [email protected] or call us at (314) 808-2454 anytime.

PLEASE NOTE:

All Tenth Life visitors will be asked to sign a visitor waiver upon arrival. This event is intended for bookworms 13 years and older. Please note that any visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and parents or legal guardians will need to sign a waiver for their child.

MORE ABOUT TENTH LIFE...

Tenth Life has been giving cats the lives they deserve since January of 2009. Tenth Life provides veterinary care, foster homes, and adoptive placement to stray cats and kittens, prioritizing those with special needs and injuries. We work to end unnecessary euthanasia and cat homelessness through educational outreach, community programs, and collaborative partnerships.

Want to find out more about Tenth Life Cat Rescue? Visit us online at www.tenthlifecats.org!

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to Book Club?

There is no need to print or bring your ticket. We will look you up by name upon arrival.

What is the refund policy?

Because this is a fundraiser, there are no refunds and all ticket sales are final. We hope you'll make it to Book Club but if you're called away on business or something else, we don't mind if you transfer your ticket to a friend. Please email [email protected] to let us know if you'd like to do so. Thank you for supporting Tenth Life!

Is this event family-friendly?

This event is intended for bookworms 13 years and older. Please note that any visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, we cannot accomodate more than two minors per one adult, and we do not have childcare available for younger children.

Is this event accessible?

If there's ever any assistance you need to feel supported, please let us know. If you would like to request an assistant, sign language interpreter, or any other type of individual support, please give us two weeks of notice to search for a volunteer to assist you. If you have a caregiver or an assistant you'd like to attend alongside you, please let us know in advance so that we can be sure to accommodate you properly.

If you have any specific needs, concerns, injuries, or limitations, please let us know either via email in advance, or connect with our team directly before Book Club begins. Doing so via email in advance will allow us to ensure that you have what you need.

Accessibility Notes for This Series*ADA Compliant *Events are indoors*Wheelchair Accessible*Near public transit (our secondary doorstep is a bus stop)*Chairs are available

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email [email protected] or call us at (314) 808-2454 anytime.

PLEASE NOTE:

All Tenth Life visitors will be asked to sign a visitor waiver upon arrival. This event is intended for bookworms 13 years and older. Please note that any visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and parents or legal guardians will need to sign a waiver for their child.

MORE ABOUT TENTH LIFE...

Tenth Life has been giving cats the lives they deserve since January of 2009. Tenth Life provides veterinary care, foster homes, and adoptive placement to stray cats and kittens, prioritizing those with special needs and injuries. We work to end unnecessary euthanasia and cat homelessness through educational outreach, community programs, and collaborative partnerships.

Want to find out more about Tenth Life Cat Rescue? Visit us online at www.tenthlifecats.org!

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