Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known

Name: Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known
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ISBN: 9781324117186

Scott Simon, Liana Finck

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WW Norton & Co
26 May 2026

Memoirs; Wildlife: mammals; Domestic animals & pets

Scott Simon's household does not make much distinction between humans and other animals. Whether two-legged or four-, flesh-covered, fur-covered, feathered, or gilled-everyone is family. Today, Simon lives with the haiku-writing and absolument charmant French poodle Daisy and the daringly audacious foster cat Gato Blanco. But that's just the start.

In Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known, Simon warmly philosophizes on the unforgettable and utterly ordinary moments between species, along with their joys, worries, love, and humor. Depicting a lifetime of remarkable, enduring relationships with pets, Simon explores the difficulty of expressing the strong ties we feel: a kinship between humans and animals that's more familial than ""owner,"" and more mutual than ""caregiver"" or ""guardian.""

Paired with the charming, whimsical illustrations of renowned New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck, Simon reflects on how pets unlock our hearts and burrow into our lives beginning with his family's dog guiding his first steps. From a cat who escaped the British Embassy (Simon had to promise to raise her as British) and street dogs during Sarajevo's siege to a series of beta fish all named Salman Fishdie and an energetic, cage-escaping hamster Bagel, he reveals how our animals change not just our lives but how we see the world. Enchanting and thoughtful, Ulysses S. Cat is a profusion of exuberant memories and musings on a life spent in animal company.

By: Scott Simon
Illustrated by: Liana Finck
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 218mm, Width: 147mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 368g
ISBN: 9781324117186
ISBN 10: 1324117184
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 26 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Scott Simon hosts NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday and Up First, and is special contributor to CBS News Sunday Morning. A winner of Emmy and Peabody Awards, he is in the Radio Hall of Fame and the Illinois Lincoln Academy. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife and two daughters.

Reviews for Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known

Scott Simon's work, filled with irresistible, heartfelt encounters and journeys with animals, from family hearth to hot-spots around the world, will bring you insights and joy.--Amy Tan, author of The Backyard Bird Chronicles