books about cats

[allmycats]

I saw the thread about books, but how about one for cat stories?

which books have you read about cats? I just bought the book Homer's Odyssey by Gwen Cooper, about a blind cat. I want to get the book Dewey, about a kitten put into the book depository at a library. I also want to read Vet Confidential, ( a book listed on the back of "Homer")

another cat book I have read is: (besides cat health books) chicken soup for the cat lover's soul.
I can't remember the other titles now, I will have to get them out of a box to look at the titles, I have somethings packed already.

[Grace]

I saw the thread about books, but how about one for cat stories?

which books have you read about cats? I just bought the book Homer's Odyssey by Gwen Cooper, about a blind cat. I want to get the book Dewey, about a kitten put into the book depository at a library. I also want to read Vet Confidential, ( a book listed on the back of "Homer")

another cat book I have read is: (besides cat health books) chicken soup for the cat lover's soul.
I can't remember the other titles now, I will have to get them out of a box to look at the titles, I have somethings packed already.

A Snowflake in My Hand by Samantha Mooney.

I also have the one you mention - Homer's Odyssey. Haven't read it yet.

Both of these are available at Amazon.

[columbine]

Two Bobbies is about a dog and a cat teaming up to survive Hurricane Katrina.

The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside is geared to very young kids, with gorgeous art and a fun, goofy ending.

Love, Columbine

[allmycats]

another good cat story-Jenny. about a cat and a boy, the boy turns into a cat and Jenny the cat teaches him how to do things like a cat etc.

and- rescue ink! not just about cats though
(Blue--thanks for the info!)

[moosmom]

Dewey the Library Cat is a MUST read!! I'm reading it now and cannot put it down. Another fascinating cat book is "The Book of Cats". It is a fascinating book that helps you understand cats, what they do, and why.

[smokey the elder]

There are 3 series of cat-themed mysteries I read: The Cat Who... series by Lillian Jackson Braun, the Mrs. Murphy mysteries by Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown (the cat), and the Joe Grey mysteries by Sherry Rousseau Murphy.

[orangemm]

I'm reading all of the "Cat Who..." series from the beginning (I've read them all at one point or another). LOVE Qwilleran and the meezers!

Also reading Dewey and finished All my patients are under the Bed. Love any cat book!

[catmandu]

Theres a great book called Planet Cat, which is one of the best Cat Books that I have ever read.
And Malcom and Me is a Good
Canadian Book.
And the Polar Bear Trilogy by Clevland Amory.

[Bengalz]

Love this thread

I've also read "Dewey, The Library Cat" - it was wonderful. I have read the entire Rita Mae Brown series and thoroughly enjoyed. My favourite cat mystery series is "Joe Grey and his lady, Dulcie and their pal Kit", Shirley Rousseau Murphy - can't wait for the new one due to be released in late October.

Just got "Homer's Odyssey" and looking forward to reading it - reviews are really good for this book.

Thanks for the many other suggestions - purrfect for bedtime reading.

I spend so much of my time reading reference and technical material, as well as economic research reports that when I can find a good cat story, life is good. Cat and other animal related tails are a wonderful source of relaxation and fun. Takes me away from "wurk"!!

Another book I have read recently that I just loved is "The Art of Racing In The Rain" as seen through the eyes of his dog Enzo, by Garth Stein, a Seattle-based writer. Highly recommended.

[Freedom]

There is a series of books by Erin Hunter, Warrior Cats!

The story follows a colony of feral cats. All the cats talk. Read them in order, for proper character development, and to follow plot lines. Written for young adults, each one is an easy read, and very true to life, IMO. Only liberty she takes: the cats mate for life. (I did say this is a series for young adults! )

Here is the web site:
http://www.warriorcats.com/warriorshell.html

[Pinot's Mom]

And the Polar Bear Trilogy by Cleveland Amory.

I have the Polar Bear Trilogy in one volume; my cousin Linda (hooman) who joined her beloved Silver Belle (kitty) at the RB a little over a year ago had it in her collection and I enjoyed it. Others (I'm quite addicted): Cat Miracles by Brad&Sherry Hansen Steiger, Angel Cats by Allen&Linda Anderson, Dewey, of course, which I've bought twice, as I lent it to a friend and it didn't come back, If Your Cat Could Talk by Dr. Bruce Fogle, the Greatest Cat Stories Ever Told by various authors, and Hugs for Cat Lovers by Tammy L Bicket and Dawn M Brandon. Personal favorites: Dewey, Hugs, and Angel Cats.

[columbine]

Time Cat by Lloyd Alexander (ages 9-12) is about a cat who can travel through time, and brings his human friend with him. I loved it, and I'm 48!

Love, Columbine

[smokey the elder]

Rita Mae Brown! That's the human part of the team that I had a brain f@rt on.

[Randi]

I've read a few "The cat who..." books by Lilian Jackson Brown, which I loved. Also "Curiousity killed the catsitter", I enjoyed.

How about we make a list of authors who have written books where cats are a big part of the story?

Add the authors below - and I'll have a nice list to bring along to the library. I'll start with these:

• Blaize Clement
• Lilian Jackson Brown

[allmycats]

There is a series of books by Erin Hunter, Warrior Cats!

The story follows a colony of feral cats. All the cats talk. Read them in order, for proper character development, and to follow plot lines. Written for young adults, each one is an easy read, and very true to life, IMO. Only liberty she takes: the cats mate for life. (I did say this is a series for young adults! )

Here is the web site:
http://www.warriorcats.com/warriorshell.html

ooh that sounds like a good book! I will have to get that one, and some others listed here. I have several cat health/behavior books, plus others that are just "cat stories". I will post my list tomorrow. Pam Johnson-something, is a good author. He writes about cat behavior.
oh one book I have is titled "twisted whiskers"--I think she wrote that one but not sure.

don't forget the chicken soup for the cat lovers soul- its great!