Staff Picks
#BroaderBookshelf 2021: Read A Book With A Cat Or Dog On The Cover ( Cat Memoirs and Anecdotes)
- Mona Verma
- Wednesday, January 06, 2021
Collection
The Big New Yorker Book of Cats
Published in 2013
Oscar
The Bionic Cat.
Published in 2013
An amazing true story of feline suvival and human ingenuity! When Kate Allan's beloved black cat, Oscar, is found lying severely injured in a field near her Jersey home, she is sure the accident-prone feline has met its end. With both hind legs severed by a combine harvester, Oscar's life hangs in the balance. Luckily for him, his vet knows Noel Fitzpatrick, star of BBC One's The Bionic Vet. Noel agrees to try pioneering surgery on Oscar to replace his legs with specially created prosthetics. Against all odds, Oscar comes back from the brink to become the world's very first bionic cat and a feline celebrity.
Julia's Cats
Julia Child's Life in the Company of Cats
Published in 2012
"The world knows Julia Child as the charismatic woman who brought French cuisine to America and became a TV sensation, but there's one aspect of her life that's not so familiar. Soon after the Childs arrived in Paris in 1948, a French cat appeared on their doorstep, and Julia recalled, "Our domestic circle was completed." Minette captured Julia's heart, igniting a lifelong passion for cats equaled only by her love of food and her husband, Paul. All the cherished feline companions who shared Julia's life--in Paris, Provence, and finally California--reminded her of that magical time in Paris when her life changed forever. From Julia's and Paul's letters and original interviews with those who knew her best, Patricia Barey and Therese Burson have gathered fresh stories and images that offer a delightfully intimate view of a beloved icon"-- Provided by publisher.
A Street Cat Named Bob
And How He Saved My Life
Published in 2013
When London street musician James Bowen found an injured cat curled up in the hallway of his apartment building, he had no idea how much his life was about to change.
The World According to Bob
The Further Adventures of One Man and His Streetwise Cat
Published in 2014
As James struggled to adjust to his transformation from street musician to international celebrity, Bob was at his side, providing moments of intelligence, bravery, and humor and opening his human friend's eyes to important truths about friendship, loyalty, trust, and the meaning of happiness. In the continuing tale of their life together, James shows the many ways in which Bob has been his protector and guardian angel through times of illness, hardship, even life-threatening danger.
The Little Book of Bob
Published in 2019
""An international phenomenon" -Library Journal From the New York Times bestselling author of A Street Cat Named Bob comes an uplifting book of wisdom and advice from the most street-savvy cat of them all. In spring of 2007, street busker James Bowen found an injured orange tabby in the hallway of his shelter home in North London. Their friendship changed both of their lives and led to the internationally bestselling book A Street Cat Named Bob. But fame hasn't gone to James or Bob's heads. In Bob, James found a model for friendship, steadfastness, balance, and joy that we can all apply to our own lives. The Little Book of Bob is a heartfelt and wholesome book about how to be kinder to ourselves and kinder to the world around us. Cats are amazing creatures, as all animal lovers know. Tender and wise, this is a little book with a big heart"-- Provided by publisher.
Homer's Odyssey
A Fearless Feline Tale, Or, How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat
Published in 2009
A pet rescue volunteer and literacy outreach coordinator describes her relationship with a three-pound blind cat whose daredevil character and affectionate personality saw the author through six moves, a burglary, and the healing of her broken heart.
My Life in a Cat House
True Tales of Love, Laughter, and Living with Five Felines
Published in 2018
In a book collected from the Curl Up With a Cat Tale series, the author of provides eight stories about her crazy life living with the feline friends she adores.
Really Important Stuff My Cat Has Taught Me.
Published in 2017
A book that will delight every cat lover, full of wise and unforgettable life lessons, each paired with the perfect photo. 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. Cynthia L. Copeland, author of the bestselling Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me and Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me, now turns her attention to our mysterious feline friends. Every page of this full-color gift book is a joyful reminder of what's important in life. Like Confidence: "Insist on a seat at the table." Curiosity: "Have more questions than answers." Adventure: "Sometimes you have to leap before you look." Individuality: "You'll be remembered for what sets you apart." Kindness: "Recognize the power of your purr." And Solitude: "Find your own square of sunshine."
Making Rounds with Oscar
The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat
Published in 2010
When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little cat with attitude. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited him. In other words, he was a typical cat. Or so it seemed. It wasn't long before Oscar had created something of a stir. Apparently, this ordinary cat possesses an extraordinary gift: he knows instinctively when the end of life is near.
Cat Daddy
What the World's Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love, and Coming Clean
Published in 2012
The Cat Who'll Live Forever
The Final Adventures of Norton, the Perfect Cat, and His Imperfect Human
Published in 2001
Grumpy Cat
A Grumpy Book
Published in 2013
Internet sensation Grumpy Cat's epic feline frown has inspired legions of devoted fans. Celebrating the grouch in everyone, the Grumpy Cat book teaches the fine art of grumpiness and includes enough bad attitude to cast a dark cloud over the whole world.
On Cats
Published in 2009
Doris Lessing's love affair with cats began at a young age, when she became intrigued with the semiferal creatures on the African farm where she grew up. Her fascination with the handsome, domesticated creatures that have shared her flats and her life in London remained undiminished, and grew into real love with the awkwardly lovable El Magnifico, the last cat to share her home. On Cats is a celebrated classic, a memoir in which we meet the cats that have slunk and bullied and charmed their way into Doris Lessing's life. She tells their stories-their exploits, rivalries, terrors, affections, ancient gestures, and learned behaviors-with vivid simplicity. And she tells the story of herself in relation to cats: the way animals affect her and she them, and the communication that grows possible between them-a language of gesture and mood and desire as eloquent as the spoken word. No other writer conveys so truthfully the real interdependence of humans and cats or convinces us with such stunning recognition of the reasons why cats really matter.
The True Tails of Baker and Taylor
The Library Cats Who Left Their Pawprints on a Small Town... and the World
Published in 2016
The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Power of Meow
Published in 2015
"If you ever doubted that your feline companion has her own inner life, just watch what happens when she falls asleep, and loses conscious control of her physical being . . . a twitching of limbs, a quivering of the jaw, sometimes perhaps a snuffling noise or a meow. . . . Cats may indeed be capable of great mindfulness. But we are thinking beings, too. In my own case, unfortunately, a being who thinks rather too much." In the latest installment of the Dalai Lama's Cat series, His Holiness's Cat ("HHC") is on a mission: to think less, to experience more, to live in the moment. She soon learns the proper phrase for this, being mindful, or, a concept better known to her as the power of meow. What ensues is a journey to discover her own true nature, to gain a deeper understanding of her mind, and to experience life's greatest joy, the here and now. Throughout, she shares encounters with familiar inhabitants of Dharamsala, as well as a whole new cast of characters: a senior exec from one of Silicon Valley's most famous social media companies (hint: the name rhymes with "litter"), the Pope's beloved dog (who shares a shockingly similar title: HHD, His Holiness's Dog), and a public health inspector who threatens to have our poor narrator banned from the Himalaya Book Caf.̌ In this follow-up to the Dalai Lama's Cat and the Art of Purring, readers escape to the enchanting and exotic world of the Dalai Lama's monastery in the Himalayas, and take a peek inside the mind of a delightfully imperfect creature on the path to enlightenment. By accompanying HHC on her journey, you will learn new ways to relate to your own mind: slowing down, finding peace, and abiding in the boundless radiance and benevolence that is your own true nature.
Dewey
A Small-town Library Cat Who Touched the World
Published in 2008
The charming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa.
For the Love of a Cat
A Publisher's Story.
Published in 2009
Few people can appreciate the joy that being owned by a cat brings better than David St John Thomas - the latest in a long line of publishers and authors to pay homage to the very special cats who have entered their busy lives. This is a book for everyone who really cares about cats. Vividly written, sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted, anyone who has fallen for a cat, however much against their better judgement, is bound to find it uplifting. While cat people are nice (Hitler couldn't stand them! ), the real heroes in this book are naturally the cats themselves. A rich portfolio of feline characters - including the author's own cats - step off the page, or perhaps lie curled in seductive curves on it, so vividly that you can feel their fur and hear their purr! Rich in entertaining anecdotes and asides, For the Love of a Cat will enhance every cat owner's understanding of their feline friend and remind them again and again just how lucky they are to share their lives with this most fascinating of creatures.
The Lion in the Living Room
How House Cats Tamed Us and Took over the World
Published in 2016
Cats are incredible creatures: they can eat practically anything and live almost anywhere. Tracing their rise from prehistory to the modern cat craze, Abigail Tucker presents an adventure through history, natural science, and pop culture. With keen reporting and lively wit, Tucker investigates the way house cats have used their relationship with humans to become one of the most powerful animals on the planet-- adapted from dust jacket.
North to Alaska with a No-account Cat
Published in 2012
With my wife and an eccentric, "no-account," cat named Pickles, (explained in chapter two), I drove a thirty-foot motor home on a light-hearted romp of 90 days, 5,000 miles up, down, and across the vast interior of Western Canada, the Yukon and Alaska. We found unique adventures in places such as Watson Lake, home of a signpost forest; Anchorage, home to twenty-six glaciers; Barkerville, a restored ghost town, Homer, "a drinking village with a fishing problem," and Hyder, "a town of a hundred happy souls and a few s_ _ _ t heads." With locals and travelers alike, we shared stories including those about Rosie the cow, a Hell's Gate survivor; Mandy, a spell casting, haunted doll; an eighty-year-old condom; and about famous and infamous characters such as Jack London, Robert Service, Soapy Smith, Diamond Tooth Gertie, and "soiled doves"-the Belgian Mare and Molly Fewclothes. We also tasted lots of local cuisine such as bean ("Caribou strawberry") stew, galactic cinnamon rolls, and tried a "Sourtoe" cocktail. The trick was to down the mixture without swallowing the real human toe lurking at the bottom of the glass. Driving was sometimes hazardous: rock showers, pot holes, bug parties on windshield, and frequent encounters with itinerant, illiterate wildlife (they never crossed at designated sites) including caribou, moose, Grizzly and black bear ("bears" in Canada), and Stone (stoned) sheep. In the same humorous/historical style as Bill Bryson and Dave Barry, my travel memoir is a testament to the pristine scenery, colorful inhabitants, frontier-like towns and exciting adventures found in the land of the midnight sun.
The Cat Who Covered the World
The Adventures of Henrietta and Her Foreign Correspondent
Published in 2000