Paw-some Books
Coffee Table Books & Non-Fiction Reading
They inhabit New York City's most legendary and coziest spots--the Algonquin Hotel, a whiskey distillery, Bleecker Street Records, and a host of yoga studios, bookstores, and bike shops in between. True New Yorkers--masters of people watching--they perch on wine crates, piles of books, and a classic hotel countertop, taking in the activity around them. Depending on their mood, these cats will ignore enthusiastic admirers, offer a few delightful purrs, or occasionally even take a swipe. Some even find a mouse or two to chase. This book introduces forty of New York's favorite felines--all who have an extraordinary story to tell. Popular cat blogger Tamar Arslanian and Instagram pet photographer Andrew Marttila capture these deeply loved and well cared for animals in their city habitat and reveal how they came to reign over their urban kingdoms.
Really Important Stuff My Cat Has Taught Me
Every page of this full-color gift book is a joyful reminder of what’s important in life. Cats are the ultimate savants, possessing intelligence, poise, and sass in equal measure. They know when to play it cool, and when to pounce; when to fly solo, and when to cuddle up. Entertaining, unpredictable, and just a bit wild, cats encourage us to explore, take chances, and live on the edge—just as if we too had nine lives.
Behind Every Great Woman Is a Great Cat
Justine' Solomons-Moat’s book celebrates 30 feline-loving women. Showcasing over 30 inspirational women, including Florence Nightingale (the founder of modern nursing), Georgia O'Keeffe (the artist and mother of American modernism) and Rosa Luxemburg (the theorist and revolutionist), who all have one thing in common - their affection towards cats. The uplifting stories of cat-loving women - ranging from artists, pioneers, writers and humanitarians - who dared to change and inspire the world are paired with Lulu Mayo's quirky illustrations. Accompanied by cat facts, trivia, advice on communicating with your cats, and illustrations, these stories of inspiring women and their cats will redefine the term “cat lady”!
Behind every great man, there’s a … cat? Some of history’s greatest men have been cat lovers, and their cats have contributed to their genius and legacy: the static charge from a cat’s fur sparked young Nikola Tesla’s interest in electricity; Sir Isaac Newton is said to have invited the first cat flap; visitors to Ernest Hemingway and Winston Churchill’s homes still encounter the descendants of their beloved cats. Stylishly illustrated and full of charming, witty profiles and quotes from history’s most notable “cat men,” Of Cats and Men pays tribute to thirty luminaries and visionaries who have one thing in common: a pure and enduring love of cats.
I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats
With photos of the cat "authors" throughout, this whimsical poetry book reveals kitties at their wackiest and most exasperating (but always lovable). Animal lovers will laugh out loud at the quirkiness of their feline friends with these insightful and curious poems from the singular minds of funny cats.
What do you get when you combine successful animal photographer Rachael McKenna, France, and cats? This photobook is a lovely celebration of France and its felines. Remarkable French landscapes, both urban and rural, are populated with cats brimming with personality—whether languidly strolling in a quaint village or regally perched on the doorstep of an elegant château. Now, a carefully curated selection of these unforgettable images is available in a small, charming book that will be an all-around delight for Francophiles and cat lovers alike.
Educational
Tiny But Mighty: Kitten Lady's Guide to Saving the Most Vulnerable Felines
Hannah Shaw, better known as Kitten Lady, has dedicated her life to saving the tiniest felines, but one doesn't have to be a professional kitten rescuer to change—and save—lives. This book only outlines the dangers newborn kittens face and how she combats them, but how you can help every step of the way, from fighting feline overpopulation on the streets to fostering unweaned kittens, from combating illness to combating compassion fatigue, from finding a vet to finding the purrfect forever home. Filled with information on animal welfare, instructional guides, and personal rescue stories of kittens, this is the must-have kitten book for cat lovers, current-and-future rescuers, foster parents, activists, and advocates.
Looking to learn more about our mysterious feline companions? Thomas McNamee’s The Inner Life of Cats has you covered! With scientific explanations of a cat’s phases of development, expertise from specialists and researchers, plus anecdotes, this book will teach out how to make your cat happy. McNamee shows that with deeper knowledge of cats' developmental phases and individual idiosyncrasies, we can do a better job of guiding cats' maturation and improving the quality of their lives. Readers' relationships with their feline friends will be happier and more harmonious because of this book.
House cats rule bedrooms and back alleys, deserted Antarctic islands, even cyberspace. And unlike dogs, cats offer humans no practical benefit. The truth is they are sadly incompetent mouse-catchers and now pose a threat to many ecosystems. Yet, we love them still. Author Abigail Tucker walks us through history, pop culture, and natural science to explain how cats came to rule the world. Funny and intriguing, this informative book will make you feel in awe of cats, especially the ones in your life.
Fiction
A Cat in the Stacks mystery series
Miranda James’ mystery series follows Charlie Harris, a good-natured librarian, and Diesel, his rescued Maine Coon cat on a leash, who return to Charlie’s hometown of Athena, Mississippi, only to get tangled in the book-related mysteries and murders that pop up there.
For Kids
Looking for a cat book for toddlers and pre-K kids? June Small’s book is a fun rhyming story filled with tons of cute and colorful cat photos that will help your little one learn about their feline friends. Your child will delight in discovering what cats love, as well as some stuff they don’t. Of all the cat books for kids, this one is the purr-fect introduction to one of their favorite animals!