It is oh-so-easy to walk into a book store, or browse Amazon and go with the best sellers or Goodread’s recommended top ten but wait. I have a better idea……
Let me show you a whole bunch of unique cat book recommendations that are much more interesting. So much fun, entertaining and oh so readable, these books will nourish your cat lover’s soul, and have you on the edge of your seat. Oh and there’s a cat Christmas decoration too!
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The Cat That Chased Cadillacs
First in a series and packed with fast-paced quirky adventure. Yes, there is a fantastic black cat – B. Buckleberry. Yes there are Cadillacs and mysterious Eastern Europeans and animals looking for their own P.I. and catnip tea. Murder and mayhem and drama await our feline P.I.
The Cat That Followed Phantoms has just hit the shelves! Book two in the series is spooky and scary and highly recommended.
Chumley and Hudson Investigate!
A wonderful kid’s book packed with crazy adventure, brave detectives and missing kittens! New and Highly Readable for 7-11 year olds.
- “Welcome to 1920’s Britain, where cats and dogs have a voice and are treated as equals to humans. In the quaint village of Upper Much-Mousing, one lucky young cat named Erin Chumley inherits an old Manor house and Estate. But with it comes responsibility and bills….. Then trouble comes knocking and the busy City of London beckons…”
Romance, Death and Cat Quilts
What does quilting have to do with murder? Lynley Cannon is about to find out. Lynley has a new hobby -making cat-themed quilt donations for the ShadowCat Rescue auction. The small quilting guild is run by three generations of women and two cats, but when the elder of the family is murdered, Lynley’s job shifts from crafting to sleuthing……..
Pirates and Pussycats
A high seas fantasy adventure for young folks and the young at heart. This adventure features the outspoken privateer Erin S’Ears and the mysterious Persian, Capitan Valentino Shapurr. To get the ladycat of his dreams, Capitan Valentino searches for a fabled map and ancient magical treasure but……
Time, ill-winds, sirens, sea creatures, a rabbit, and a Demi-god mean success hangs by a fine thread in this tale of tall ships and buried treasure!
Follow the adventure in this super fun book by Kerry Barbero and Mark Watson
The World According to Spud
This is a lovely book by a British cat. Spud has lively opinions on so many things that you will find yourself laughing and shaking your head in recognition at his cat’s view of life and humans. ‘The World According to Spud‘. Kindle/Paperback
Mum Carol Walker assisted real cat and model Spud with the writing of this fun book, and as a lovely bonus a portion of sales goes to local cat rescues. The purrfect stocking filler!
Extraordinary Cats
Anita Kelsey introduces us to 16 extraordinary cats who have delighted owners and brought joy to communities. You will laugh, and shed a tear or two at some of these amazing characters. Each featured cat has a short collection of supplementary vignettes featuring cats who are also heroic, sweet, sad or funny. Kindle/Paperback
Discover the captivating world of fabulous felines in The Little Book Of Extraordinary Cats. Join Anita Kelsey on a journey through fifteen remarkable tales celebrating the courage, resilience, and affection of our beloved feline companions….. Whether you’re a cat lover or seeking heart-warming stories of human-animal connections, this book is a must-read.
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A Black Cats Collection
This book is a treasure that I keep by my beside to browse the wonderful stories.
Black Cats Tell All is an absolute gem and a delight for any cat lover. You may come across a famous cat or two as you read, and the stories will make you smile and inspire you.
At last, a celebration of black cats to reverse negative stereotypes and superstitions. This collection, the first of its kind, narrated by the cats will move and amuse you with their tell-all stories, fun purrsonality profiles, and stunning photography.
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Malkins and Mages Series
A series of feline-themed books by Virginia Ripple; these are perfect young folks reading. Parents will enjoy the well told magical stories with a touch of gentle faith.
Toby is a young tom with big dreams. He wants to be just like his father, who had a distinguished career serving the High Council until his disappearance. First things first, Toby must become an apprentice cat and study magic with other magical cats and mages.
Unique Cat Bauble for Christmas
Bring a touch of whimsy and charm to your holiday decor with these beautifully designed glass ornaments by CWA artist Stephanie Piro! https://tinyurl.com/4nvszupu
Ornament features:
- Vibrant colours created with advanced printing techniques
- Solid one-piece construction ensures durability
- Crafted from 100% glass for an elegant look
- Available in various bundles of 5, 10, 25, or 50
- Comes with a gold ribbon for easy hanging
Black Cats and Pumpkins
I have shared this on DashKittenPhotos Instagram account and with readers of the Dash Kitten newsletter as I was so thrilled when I finished my own model. It was a birthday gift and I really enjoyed asembling it.
- Yes, it is Halloween themed, but it has a cat and it was a lot of fun to put together because of the amazingly clear Lego instruction book.
My top tip: Assemble the model on a tray or fabric so you don’t lose any pieces. There are other lots of similar models, less seasonally-themed but still a lot of relaxing fun. Try the sweet Shorthair Cats, Rabbits and spectacular Orchids. I can’t wait to start my next model!
The model is the model is approx 7.5 cm by 8.5 cm. It sits on your hand but is nicely solid.
The adorable cat and mouse play hide and seek, and the mouse has found the perfect hiding place in a big pumpkin. Find the mini pumpkins and colorful fall flowers that decorate the rotating skirting board. This set makes a great addition to any Halloween display and also makes a fun Halloween gift.
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Read This If You Want To Take Great Photographs
I originally reviewed the book here. This small and portable read is packed with sensible and totally honest advice about improving your photography. Each idea or explanation in the book is clearly described and easy to understand (non-technical) and while they are not cat focused, you can quickly see which will be useful in your practice as a cat photographer.
The tone is relaxed, honest and humorous.
Books and Bookshops and Amazon
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Oooh, I’ve been on a kick of reading mysteries that feature animals…I’ll have to add the Cat That Chased Cadillacs and the Crafty Cat to my list!
I love Princess Erin’s book.
Us too, it really is awesome!
L-O-V-E books and so many fab cat books! I’m going to share this by Pinning so others can grab a copy and enjoy a good cat story!
Thanks for so many wonderful recommendations from a trusted source…better than just reading reviews on Amazon!
Thank you Hindy. I wanted so much to offer people something different!
That’s a lot of mighty fine books and I thank you for the fun recommendations. Thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.
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Wow! Amazing list of cat books ~ happy reading ~
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Ooooh, I love books! These all look like fun and/or interesting reads! Thanks for sharing! Pinning this to share!
Yay! More book suggestions!!!! I recently finished a series where the cats helped solve the mysteries and I loved it. Can’t wait to read a few these too
Glad to be able to offer some fun suggestions!
It amazes me how many books there are to read about cats of dogs I feel we need one day a week for reading only so we can catch up on everything
So timely! Summer here in the US is a great time to pick up a good book. I love the looks of these, especially the mystery one. I’m going to add these to my reading list. Thanks, Marjorie!
Thanks for the book recommendations, I’m always interested in being introduced to new authors and genres. Being a Halloween fan the model looks like fun, and because I could use some tips about taking good photos, your last book is something I’ll be checking out.
Oh I want to read Spud’s book. That looks cute. I used to be a reader, but lately if I read I fall asleep.
His book is so much fun. Short chapters and lots of laughs!
I’m certainly going to have to look up Mr. Spud.
He is such a sweetheart!
These books all look marvelous and I do love Mollie Hunt’s books! The model is really appealing, too!
I love Soji!!!
That’s a really nice bunch of good reads for sure! Thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
This is a great list. I aspire to learn how to use my camera (and it isn’t even a DSLR!) These are also great gift recommendations as well.
Inspiring! Thank you for sharing these fabulous resources. I’ve been in a bit of a slump lately and I’m very excited to work through this list!
I think there may be that ‘dummies’ book here…somewhere.
I have some really ancient ones my dad gave me eons ago…long before anyone ever conceived of digital photography…and even before computers were anywhere besides huge businesses.
I learned a lot form my dad, and those books, mostly about composition and a wee bit about lighting, but those books all seem to think everyone had an SLR back then…huh? Not me! My first pics were taken with a Kodak, held down in front of yourself, and there was a mirror in it so you could see the image you were making. That was 1968, I think. I don’t remember the kind of camera, but it was kind of boxy. A museum piece by now!
Then I got an Olympus Trip, 35mm, small but adequate for P & S pics, Then I got Dad’s Yashika, a larger more advanced 35mm…but I found it bulky and heave, so then I got a Fugi 35mm, it got me through my youngster’s baby years…then II I got a small P&S Canon, digital…and now I have the larger Canon SX40, also a P&S camera…maybe in the future when I am way more ancient I might try to keep my brain active with a new DSLR…who knows. Hubby has one, but its not his, its from his work, so I do not use it.
But if I ever get a new smart phone, well, then I may just have a handy pocket camera once again.
Whatever this history has to do with books?? LOL! Well, I have used them with all but my digital cameras!
It’s one of those small browsing books you will love!
These all look good. Thanks for the recommendations. XO