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Cats & Books
A treat for bibliophiles and cat lovers combined! This charming photo book of precious kitties with books from the popular Instagram hashtag, #CatsandBooks, is a crowd-sourced effort from various owners of both discerning cats and book taste.
Showcasing all the charisma and amusing quirks of the wide world of cats, from the US to Africa, France, Brazil, and places far and wide, Cats & Booksfeatures cats begging for their owner’s love and attention on top of favorite books, bookshelves, and various bookish environments. From long-haired, snowy white ragdolls to short-haired orange tabbies, there are many types of cats for everyone to love and find a favorite, if that’s even possible! See the furry companions lounging comfortably on a bookshelf and walking around a bookstore, as if looking for their next book to read. Learn fun and cute facts about the featured felines, like how a rescue found their forever home or how one cat’s favorite treat is ice cream. Cat owners and enthusiasts won’t be able to stop themselves from falling in love with each adorable and playful cat they encounter on every page. This is the perfect gift for feline and book lovers alike. It will have fans laughing with joy while also perhaps finding a new book to read!
Showcasing all the charisma and amusing quirks of the wide world of cats, from the US to Africa, France, Brazil, and places far and wide, Cats & Booksfeatures cats begging for their owner’s love and attention on top of favorite books, bookshelves, and various bookish environments. From long-haired, snowy white ragdolls to short-haired orange tabbies, there are many types of cats for everyone to love and find a favorite, if that’s even possible! See the furry companions lounging comfortably on a bookshelf and walking around a bookstore, as if looking for their next book to read. Learn fun and cute facts about the featured felines, like how a rescue found their forever home or how one cat’s favorite treat is ice cream. Cat owners and enthusiasts won’t be able to stop themselves from falling in love with each adorable and playful cat they encounter on every page. This is the perfect gift for feline and book lovers alike. It will have fans laughing with joy while also perhaps finding a new book to read!
112 pages, Hardcover
Published March 15, 2022
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March 2, 2023
Apparently I have been hanging out in the wrong social media neighborhood: #CatsandBooks was new to me. There was no indication, until the last page of photo credits and the back xover, that this book was assembled from posted photos. That explains why the pictures lean heavily in the direction of posed shots. Now it makes sense that the shelves are always pristine, and often the books are arranged by xolor.
The really surprising thing is how many of the cat eccentricities in the brief personality lists given resemble cats I have known: the hair ties in the water dish (Calder), going for walks with humans (Beastie), comes when whistled for (Pickle), carrying around toys to play fetch (like half of them), affection for Doritos, (Spooky). It made the book unexpectedly nostalgic.
Library copy
The really surprising thing is how many of the cat eccentricities in the brief personality lists given resemble cats I have known: the hair ties in the water dish (Calder), going for walks with humans (Beastie), comes when whistled for (Pickle), carrying around toys to play fetch (like half of them), affection for Doritos, (Spooky). It made the book unexpectedly nostalgic.
Library copy
November 18, 2022
As a pastime, I have taken to observing the mannerisms of cats. I now find them to be interesting. It hasn’t always been that way. They used to creep me out. I couldn’t stand the climbing and scratching and neediness. Now, I am able to sit with them and touch them 😅 . They are mostly pleasant to keep around outside of having to attend to the litter box twice a day. I prefer the short-haired ones. Cats are also very utilitarian if you need to keep mice at bay and I suggest that if you have someone who is in need of touch, like an elderly person or just someone who is lacking, they get a cat to temporarily assist with this. Understand that an animal is not a substitute for a human, but they can assist with companionship in times of need. Hmmm. For a while, at least.
In the case of this book, I do like looking at cats and of course, I am an avid reader, so the theme behind this book works for me. I didn’t read every description of every cat because I don’t need to know all that information about an animal. 😹 However, I understand that each cat is different and it takes some patience to adapt and coexist in a habitat (a home) with them. That’s all.
I looked closely at some of the titles of the books pictured in this book. I may acquire a few. The last cat I had enjoyed laying against my stacks of books. Perhaps cats do have some attraction to books. There are a few cats from Africa in the book. I wondered what specific countries. The publisher and editors didn’t specify. They just noted “Africa.” Africa has 55 countries. It would have been nice to know which ones. Somehow, that would have been cool. That’s really all 😂 .
In the case of this book, I do like looking at cats and of course, I am an avid reader, so the theme behind this book works for me. I didn’t read every description of every cat because I don’t need to know all that information about an animal. 😹 However, I understand that each cat is different and it takes some patience to adapt and coexist in a habitat (a home) with them. That’s all.
I looked closely at some of the titles of the books pictured in this book. I may acquire a few. The last cat I had enjoyed laying against my stacks of books. Perhaps cats do have some attraction to books. There are a few cats from Africa in the book. I wondered what specific countries. The publisher and editors didn’t specify. They just noted “Africa.” Africa has 55 countries. It would have been nice to know which ones. Somehow, that would have been cool. That’s really all 😂 .
February 27, 2024
i love cats and i love books so this was literally perfection 📚🐈🤍
December 24, 2023
Should've gotten book the year in my opinion
August 3, 2022
This was a book that was actually recommended to me by someone else and with the exception of the title itself I had no idea what I was in store for. Then again this is another one of those books whose start was on social media and as such it is more a compilation put into book format than a carefully chosen subject.
Cats & Books doesn't make any mention of how these cats and biblio-backgrounds have been chosen, especially given that all these various felines are/were from all around the world. The only things in common besides the fact that these are snaps of cats is that they are mostly cats from either private libraries or bookshops. As such each puss is given a small biblio box that also includes either a detailed or a vague location for them.
Other box information for the cats included their name(s) and some fun facts although not all of them were book-related. Unfortunately not all cat entries were treated equally, though. Out of all those entries with multiple cats only the first pair had separate bios for the individual cats. Meanwhile a cat named Scout was mentioned as having a big brother and if he was a cat he wasn't included while in another cat's entry, Felix, it was mentioned he had a brother named Bigly whose photo was included with him but unfortunately Bigly didn't have his own bio nor did they have a shared bio box either.
What really bothers me with books like this is they are really meant to showcase the humans more than the named cats. As such most of the photographs were staged with titles more prominent than the actual cat itself thus readers will see repetitive books on some of the shelves or trending books or how well-organized these shelves are in classy homes that feel more like they are a showpiece rather than a home.
In the end I can tell that this book wasn't apparently made with me in mind and as such I know that there would be a lot who may enjoy it more than I would. If you like cats, browsing other bookshelves or just getting to see the two together than this quick read may do to give you a trip around the world.
Cats & Books doesn't make any mention of how these cats and biblio-backgrounds have been chosen, especially given that all these various felines are/were from all around the world. The only things in common besides the fact that these are snaps of cats is that they are mostly cats from either private libraries or bookshops. As such each puss is given a small biblio box that also includes either a detailed or a vague location for them.
Other box information for the cats included their name(s) and some fun facts although not all of them were book-related. Unfortunately not all cat entries were treated equally, though. Out of all those entries with multiple cats only the first pair had separate bios for the individual cats. Meanwhile a cat named Scout was mentioned as having a big brother and if he was a cat he wasn't included while in another cat's entry, Felix, it was mentioned he had a brother named Bigly whose photo was included with him but unfortunately Bigly didn't have his own bio nor did they have a shared bio box either.
What really bothers me with books like this is they are really meant to showcase the humans more than the named cats. As such most of the photographs were staged with titles more prominent than the actual cat itself thus readers will see repetitive books on some of the shelves or trending books or how well-organized these shelves are in classy homes that feel more like they are a showpiece rather than a home.
In the end I can tell that this book wasn't apparently made with me in mind and as such I know that there would be a lot who may enjoy it more than I would. If you like cats, browsing other bookshelves or just getting to see the two together than this quick read may do to give you a trip around the world.
March 9, 2023
Four of five librarians would agree: Cats & Books is the most perfectly perfect bookish book out there!
(the fifth librarian is probably allergic)
Cats & Books combines two of my favorite things (And yes, I AM a librarian, although a far cry from the Fifth [however, I do think The Fifth Librarian would make a most excellent Alt-Indie band name].). If that wasn't already made obvious by my active GR membership and my profile pic, both of which would cause even the casually observant to exclaim, "Wow... They must really like cats. And books."
This book, though, was a stroke of genius! Better, even, than Cats on Catnip. And that is saying a lot! Although not heavy on plot or character development or Prestigious/Pretentious Prize-Winning qualities, this book does better: It delivers pages and pages and pages of gorgeous feline creatures, all posing on books and next to books and in the vicinity of bookish places...like libraries and bookstores and even impressive home collections. Each contains a short bio of the cat pictured (Bonus: Many of the featured felines are rescues, a cause near and dear to my heart as all the cats I've ever shared space with and/or currently share space with have been rescues of some sort...Babycakes, Howard, Luna, Gizmo, Lilo, Socks, Fluff, d'Artagnan...). Huston... We have a winner!
I spent a pleasant afternoon/evening savoring this book, treating myself to a few pages each time I completed a To-Do List item.
(the fifth librarian is probably allergic)
Cats & Books combines two of my favorite things (And yes, I AM a librarian, although a far cry from the Fifth [however, I do think The Fifth Librarian would make a most excellent Alt-Indie band name].). If that wasn't already made obvious by my active GR membership and my profile pic, both of which would cause even the casually observant to exclaim, "Wow... They must really like cats. And books."
This book, though, was a stroke of genius! Better, even, than Cats on Catnip. And that is saying a lot! Although not heavy on plot or character development or Prestigious/Pretentious Prize-Winning qualities, this book does better: It delivers pages and pages and pages of gorgeous feline creatures, all posing on books and next to books and in the vicinity of bookish places...like libraries and bookstores and even impressive home collections. Each contains a short bio of the cat pictured (Bonus: Many of the featured felines are rescues, a cause near and dear to my heart as all the cats I've ever shared space with and/or currently share space with have been rescues of some sort...Babycakes, Howard, Luna, Gizmo, Lilo, Socks, Fluff, d'Artagnan...). Huston... We have a winner!
I spent a pleasant afternoon/evening savoring this book, treating myself to a few pages each time I completed a To-Do List item.
May 2, 2024
The title is the premise for the book--cats and books. Apparently culled from an Instagram tag--most photos are posed (I did notice one where the book titles seemed aptly chosen--"The Silent Companion", "How to Disappear", etc.--which made me smile.) The cats are all cuties (if you like cats) and I enjoyed reading the short blurbs about each one. I borrowed this book from my library, but if I owned it, I could see looking through it again which is why it gets 5 stars.
August 22, 2022
If you’re a cat person, this book is delightful. I even love the way cat owners describe their cats. “Will poke you in the face in the morning to let you know she’s hungry.” All cat owners know exactly those quirks are lovable annoyances. Having the companionship of your cat is worth getting poked in the face for!
February 14, 2023
A gem of a picture book about books and cats and the interactions between them, with a lovely look at bookstores and some stunning home libraries. My favorite kitty: Mars, aka Boop, an adorable orange tabby kitten who "would rather play than eat anything at all" (68).
November 18, 2023
I loved the cat photos and really enjoyed checking out all the books and titles in the images. Overall there wasn't too much to read but the cat stats and bios were appreciated. I bought myself a copy and think it would make a great gift for the cat lover and bibliophile in your life.
September 23, 2022
…because some days you just need to see cute cats and lots of books. Read while awaiting my flu shot.
December 11, 2023
If you love cats and books, don't miss this delightful combination. Simply purrfect!
January 13, 2024
nice detail on the cats and locations
excellent gift book
excellent gift book
August 3, 2022
Photos of cats with books just like the title says. It did take a while to realize that some cats had multiple pages due to the way it's set up. Instead of doing that they should have condense the cats info to just one page instead of two or three. Me and my daughter did enjoy it but we spent more time looking at the book titles in the background.
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