When Travis Nelson arrived in London, he expected to embark on a new life and a new job. Coming from California, he’d uprooted his wife and his cat, Sigrid, and planned to be here for the long haul. Then Covid-19 struck. Travis’s new job vanished as the company cut staff. For two years, and through successive lockdowns, he was stuck in limbo in an unfamiliar city, trying to find his way.

To keep himself occupied, Travis set out to discover his adoptive home. He bought a bike and began cycling through London’s streets and parks with his unusual travelling companion, Sigrid – his deaf, Norwegian Forest cat – who came along for the ride. But what started as a way of injecting routine and purpose into Travis’s life in stressful times, created an internet sensation. When Travis began posting videos of the pair’s rides on social media, he drew in another community of people looking for moments of joy in an anxious world.

My Thoughts:

This is such a charming and joyful read about a man and cat going on an adventure together. I was intrigued to read about a cat who loves being on board of a bike. I love the bond that they share and it reminded me of my cat and how strong a bond we have. It was a lovely story and I loved following their journey and how Sigrid helped Travis to show him there is light at the end of the tunnel. Riding around London was magical also I love reading a story about a place I know and love.

I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.

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