Cats have padded their way into some of our favorite stories — from loyal companions to mysterious familiars, mischievous sidekicks, and even quiet observers of human chaos. In this episode, we’re curling up with a cozy blanket (and probably a cat or two) to talk about the most memorable felines in fiction — including Buttercup from The Hunger Games, Calliope from The House in the Cerulean Sea, Church from Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunter series, and more.

Join us as we explore what makes literary cats so enduringly lovable, how they reflect their worlds and owners, and why no magical (or mundane) story feels complete without a whiskered friend.

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