Cat People

In Karachi, a writer house-sits for her father and hiscat, while keeping track of his - thecat's - list of obsessions:ironed white sheets, kheer, KFC fries, warm custard, finely chopped sausages, and the flaky tops of chicken patties. In San Francisco, a couple adoptacat, without anticipating what it will do to their relationship. In Noida, acatand two dogs line up peacefully every morning for their daily dose of vitamin syrup. In Bombay, a lyricist and screenwriter roots through the litter tray first thing in the morning, to investigate if hiscat's UTI is better. In wintry London, a young millennial wonders if she is actually acat.Capturing the many moods of felines and their humans, in many forms and voices,CatPeople, is a timely celebration of the most memed creature today: thecat. This collection of short stories, personal essays, lists, original art and photographs is are a treat, not just forcatlovers everywhere, but for all who love a story well-told and, on occasion, a theory well-spun.