Mobu's Diary - by Kathy Lam (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

An anxious calico upends her cozy introvert life to work in a cat cafe in this hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel debut by international sensation Kathy Lam!

"Every day is the same, and I'm tired of it. I want to become a self-sufficient cat. I want to earn my own cat food!"

This is Mobu, a three-year-old female calico cat with white fur, gray-brown spots, pink toe beans, and an adorable face. Mobu no longer wants to be a pampered house cat. Determined to earn her keep, she sets her sights on working at a cat cafe to pay for her own meals.

Introverted and not fond of being petted, Mobu writes a deceptive resume, claiming she "enjoys interacting with humans." Despite her obvious fear of strangers and her desire to nap, she bravely takes the first step toward independence.

International sensation Kathy Lam's delightfully funny tale is perfect for animal lovers of all ages. Bursting with charm, laughter, and tender moments, this series invites readers to follow Mobu wherever she goes.

Translated by Cindy Ko and Kevin Wang.

About the Author

Born in Hong Kong, Kathy Lam graduated from the Illustration Department of the University of Brighton in the United Kingdom. Her works often feature animals and are known for their bold yet intricate style. Kathy has collaborated with the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society and N.I.P DISTILLING. She enjoys using pencils and gouache for her artwork, and when not drawing, she engages in model-making or playing games. In 2023, she was a finalist for the 14th Golden Comic Awards and was selected as an exhibiting artist for the 2024 Taiwan Pavilion at the AngoulÃame International Comics Festival in France. The overseas rights of Mobu's Diary have been sold in Japanese, Korean, Thai, English, French, Italian, German, Simplified Chinese, Russian and Ukraine.