Manga Book Club

Whether you’ve loved manga for years or want to learn more about it, this is the book club for you! Meet other manga fanatics and chat about a new series each month. April’s manga pick is She and Her Cat by Makoto Shinkai. Grab a copy for checkout at the Adult Services desk! Meets on the first Thursday of every month.

Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12.

Book description: On the outskirts of Tokyo, in a neighborhood crossed by a commuter railway, local cats weave their way through the lives and homes of their owners as they navigate difficult times. A cat named Chobi sends silent messages of courage to a young woman, willing her to end a faltering relationship; a gifted artist fatally misunderstands her boss's enthusiasm for her paintings; a manga fan shuts herself away after the death of her friend, while her cat Cookie hatches a plan to persuade her outside; a woman who has dedicated her life to a distant husband learns a lesson in independence from her cat.