If Cats Disappeared from the World

A funny, poignant Japanese bestseller about the meaning of life. A young postman, estranged from his family and living alone with only his cat Cabbage, learns he has only months to live. But before he can tackle his bucket list, the Devil shows up with a deal: in exchange for making one thing in the world disappear forever — phones, movies, clocks — he'll get one extra day of life. As he bargains away pieces of the world, he's forced to reflect on what truly matters, and what he's willing to lose. An international phenomenon that later adapted into a Japanese film. Warm, quick to read, and quietly devastating — perfect for fans of Kawaguchi's Before the Coffee Gets Cold.