There’s no question that cats rule the world—ask any cat owner and they’ll tell you how these balls of fur insert themselves into our lives and establish dominion over the household. In this book, Leah Goren brings together smart, funny essays by ban.do founder Jen Gotch, writer Mara Altman, novelist Emma Straub, and designer Justina Blakeney, among others. She also conducts illuminating interviews with women who have built their lives or careers around cats, such as the founder of a big-cat sanctuary in California, the president of an animal advocacy organisation in NYC, and the executive director of the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats. Throughout the book, Goren’s appealing illustrations bring the joys of cat friendship to life, while her observations about the roles that cats have played in history, fashion, mythology, and art help us understand why the human-cat connection is so powerful. Sophisticated yet accessible, and featuring the work of a hugely popular illustrator, this book’s wisdom and artwork reveal deeper truths about what makes cats so appealing as companions. Catlady will speak to the millions of cat lovers who know just how strongly we identify with our feline friends.

"Whether you’re looking for short, poignant essays about influential cats, or simply beautiful illustrations of cats, Catlady: A Love Letter to Women and Their Cats is sure to please." —Cats and Coffee


"What better way to show your cat mom how much you appreciate them by celebrating their true nature? This ode to cat ladies and their clever companions is a fun compilation of essays and interviews from fellow cat lovers like Ban.do's Jen Gotch and the author behind some of our favorite summer beach reads, Emma Straub." —Insider

"This beautifully illustrated book includes essays and reflections from women contributors about their personal bond with their feline friends." —BookRiot

LEAH GOREN is an illustrator and pattern designer. She has designed cat-inspired apparel, ceramics, and homewares collection for Anthropologie as well as products for Kate Spade and West Elm. She has also illustrated social media content for Aldo, Home Depot, Moleskine, and Montblanc. Her illustrations have been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Design*Sponge, and Cup of Jo. Goren’s books include Ladies Drawing Night and Besties. She lives in Southern California.