?? NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER — *Poets Square* by Courtney Gustafson

A Moving Memoir About Care, Connection, and the Cats Who Changed Everything

*Poets Square* is a deeply personal and beautifully written memoir about the transformative power of compassion—and how caring for others can help us care for ourselves. When Courtney Gustafson moved into a small rental house in Tucson, Arizona, she didn’t expect to inherit thirty feral cats along with the property. At first, she tried to ignore them. But soon, their hungry eyes and quiet suffering drew her in, changing her life forever.

?? A Story of Healing, Hope, and Unexpected Purpose

As Courtney began tending to the cats—feeding them, naming them, and trying to give them safety—she discovered more than just the hardships of animal rescue. She found a new sense of empathy, resilience, and community. Through Monkey, Goldie, Francois, and Sad Boy, she began to rebuild her own spirit amid depression, financial struggles, and uncertainty during the pandemic.

?? From Viral Fame to Personal Transformation

What started as small acts of kindness soon went viral. Courtney’s TikTok and Instagram accounts, where she documented the feral cats’ lives, attracted thousands of followers—and unexpectedly helped her save her home. Through her storytelling, she shed light on the urgent crisis of animal welfare and the quiet heroes who show up every day to help.

?? Inside *Poets Square*:

• An intimate portrait of the feral cat community of Tucson
• Reflections on mental health, grief, and the ethics of care
• A moving exploration of what it means to show up—for others and for yourself
• Stories that balance humor, heartbreak, and hope

?? A Tender Tribute to Care in a Fractured World

Poets Square reminds us that healing can begin in the most unexpected places—even in the company of stray cats. This book is a love letter to community, compassion, and “a little bit of dumb hope.”

Perfect for readers of memoirs like *The Year of Magical Thinking*, *H is for Hawk*, and *The Cat Who Saved Books*.

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