Great Books for Cat Lovers


by Lisa Koosis - Date: 2007-05-21 - Word Count: 480 Share This!

Love Cats? Then why not consider devoting a section of your bookshelf to your love of all things feline? There are some wonderful titles available these days on all aspects of cats from cat care to folklore and mythology and even books of quotations. Here are some great titles to get you started on your collection:

The Cat on My Shoulder: Writers and Their Cats edited by Lisa Angowski Rogak: A book whose pages are filled with dozens of essays penned by prominent writers, about the cats who share their lives, this is a marvelous start to any cat lovers bookshelf. With authors ranging from Sue Grafton to Richard Scarry, the essays are sometimes touching, sometimes funny, often surprising, and always entertaining, and essay is accompanied by a black-and-white photo of the author with his or her cat(s). It's a book to be picked up and enjoyed again and again.

Cat Talk: A Book of Quotations: Cat Talk is a wonderful little book filled with quotations, anecdotes, nursery rhymes, proverbs, superstitions, and a half-dozen other wonderful tidbits. It's an unpretentious book with quips that range in tone from serious to downright silly. It contains quotes from the likes of Chaucer, Rudyard Kipling, and Mark Twain, among many other famous cat lovers. This is the kind of book that lends itself to being picked up often. You'll find yourself flipping page after page, a smile on your face.

Black Cat by Christopher Myers: Yes, this is a children's book, but not to be overlooked in your search for great cat books. This is an enchanting tale of a lone black ca" as it roams the big city at night, prowling both subways and rooftops alike. Black Cat, with its unusual mixed-media artwork and edgy poetry, perfectly captures the essence of the cat. Cat lovers both adults and children will love this one.

Cat Facts by Marcus Schneck and Jill Caravan: Did you ever wonder if cats are capable of love? Have you ever been curious about their origin, about their dreams, the way they communicate? If so, then Cat Facts is the perfect book for your collection. A great book to flip through, its pages are packed with both photos and color illustrations. You'll find tips on cat care and cat watching and information about common myths and the truths behind them. What's great about this book is that you don't need to devote a large amount of time in any one sitting to reading. Just a minute here and there will provide you with entertaining tidbits and digestible chunks of information.

The truth is that most bookstores have an extensive section devoted to books on pets. Whatever your fancy, be it folklore and mythology, quotations, or true stories of people and their cats, browsing the local bookstore is sure to provide just the right books to start adding to your book collection.


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