January Cozy Mysteries from Berkley

December 27, 2016

Just a short list this month from Berkley. And, apologies to Cleo Coyle for calling the book by the wrong title, instead of Dead Cold Brew. But, it’s right in the photo, and below! Happy reading everyone! May you enjoy wonderful books in 2017. Here’s the...

Purrs of Wisdom by Ingrid King

May 28, 2016

Ingrid King knows a great deal about cats. She is a former veterinary hospital manager. She also blogs at the award-winning, long-running site, The Conscious Cat. Her latest book, Purrs of Wisdom: Enlightenment, Feline Style, is a collection of essays based...

The True Tails of Baker and Taylor by Jan Louch with Lisa Rogak

May 23, 2016

If you’re a librarian, you’ll recognize the names of Baker and Taylor. For those who are not, that’s the name of a library book wholesaler. Those were also the names of two Scottish Fold cats, the mascots of a public library in Nevada. The True Tails...

Cat Shaming by Pedro Andrade

May 17, 2016

You may have seen Pascale Lemire’s website or book, Dog Shaming. Now Pedro Andrade follows with a book of photos called Cat Shaming in which cat owners illustrate the misdeeds of their cats. It’s not the same. And, it’s not the same for one simple...

The Ninth Life by Clea Simon

February 25, 2016

What different voices in books this week. First, a young girl who doesn’t speak is the narrator. Now, Clea Simon introduces us to Blackie in The Ninth Life. Blackie is another narrator who doesn’t speak, and, at times is frustrated when he can’t...