Contracts & Cats

A Cozy Slice-of-Life Fantasy

De: Toni Binns

Narrado por: Bailey Carr

Welcome to the Magical Emporium of Wares, a bookshop that appears only to those who need to find it.

When Sable answers a too-good-to-be-true job posting—cozy bookshop, perfect espresso machine, adorable black cat, and an apartment upstairs—she thought she'd finally caught a break from her crushing student loans.

But the ink on the deal is barely dry when Sable realizes that the contract is very literal. She cannot leave. Also, her new feline companion talks, the bookstore itself is a sentient enigma with an excellent espresso machine, and magic isn’t just for storybooks–it’s woven into her new reality.

Bound to the shop as the mystical Cat's voice and hands in the human world, the bookstore's true purpose begins to unfold, and Sable must choose. Will she embrace the impossible magic blooming around her, or cling to the mundane life she thought she wanted, risking the fate of the shop and its curious inhabitants?

If you love the heartwarming charm of found family, the gentle unraveling of an enchanting mystery, and the quiet wonder of magic woven into everyday life, then this is your next favorite listen.

Discover the secrets of the bookstore and join Sable's extraordinary journey–pick up your copy of Meow: Magical Emporium of Wares today!

©2025 Toni Binns (P)2025 Audible, Inc.

Cozy low/no stakes magic WITH CAT

This is a very low/no stakes slice-of-life fantasy book that makes me want to snuggle up in a comfy sweater with a peppermint mocha, even though it’s, like, 100 degrees outside.

Sable finds what some might consider a mythical job - a live in bookstore/barista job that repays student loans. That is but the first magical thing about this bookstore. She travels to different worlds meeting all kinds of folks who need a bit of magic in their lives. While traveling with the being only called The Cat, she becomes the guardian of a baby dragon.

Any danger or conflict is usually wrapped up in the same chapter.

I can’t wait for the next book to be published!

Cozyest of story's

Loved all the unique characters. How could you not love the adventures of a shopkeeper with a cat. Can't wait for the next book

Meoooowww!

The Magical Emporium of Wares Meow is a cozy slice-of-life story full of quiet wonder. It doesn’t try to surprise you with big twists or deep lore. Instead, it leans into what makes this kind of story feel good. Small moments, kind people, and a touch of everyday magic.

Sable, fresh out of college and still figuring herself out, takes a job at a small bookstore near her old campus. She’s far from her family and trying to avoid the pull of moving back home. What should’ve been a simple retail job turns into something completely unexpected when she learns the shop is part bookstore, part coffee shop, part magic shop and it’s run by a talking cat.

Only Sable can hear the cat, and their dynamic carries the heart of the story. Together, they meet customers and magical creatures who bring warmth, humor, and a few surprises. Every scene feels like a quiet little spell, nothing grand, but each one makes you smile.

The book doesn’t rush to explain its world. You learn alongside Sable, catching hints of a bigger story hidden behind the cozy day-to-day life of the shop. It’s less about the plot and more about the feeling of stepping into a place that feels alive.

If you want fast pacing or high drama, this isn’t that kind of book. But if you love stories that feel like a cup of coffee on a rainy afternoon, you’ll feel right at home here.

“Welcome to the Magical Emporium of Wares. How can I help you, meow?”

This is such a great listen and book!

We have a magical bookstore, a shopkeeper, a magical cat, the ability to go to other realities.

You will not be disappointed! I truly loved this story and I cannot wait until book two :)