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# 30 Books For Cat Lovers!

By [@BookEnthusiasts](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts)

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Published 13 December 2022 · Updated 25 April 2023

Category: books & literature

If you're a cat lover, you know how special cats are. They can bring such joy and companionship to our lives. That's why we've rounded up this list of books that are perfect for cat lovers. From stories about cats to books about caring for cats, you're sure to find something that resonates with you and your furry friend. Whether you're looking for an entertaining read or a helpful guide to understanding cats better, you'll find it here.

Our list includes books about cats of all shapes and sizes, from big cats to tiny kittens. You'll find stories about cats who have gone on extraordinary adventures, cats who have overcome great odds, and cats who have become beloved family members. We also have books about the history of cats, cats in pop culture, and the special bond between cats and their owners. So grab a book, your favorite cat, and settle in for a cozy evening of reading, or choose one of these for a cat lover you know! These books make great gifts for cat lovers too!

## Items

### 1. [The Cat in the Hat](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/0/the-cat-in-the-hat)

Item ID: `0`

- Author: Dr. Seuss
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ddnzpgmdmrj88wfyazqt.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 1957
- Category/Genre: Children's Literature
- Number of pages: 61
- Goodreads Rating: 4.26
- Synopsis: A dreary day turns into a wild romp when this beloved story introduces readers to the Cat in the Hat and his troublemaking friends, Thing 1 and Thing 2. A favorite among kids, parents and teachers, this story uses simple words and basic ryhme to encourage and delight beginning readers.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Hat-Dr-Seuss/dp/039480001X/ref=tmm\_hrd\_swatch\_0?\_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670846818&sr=1-1](https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Hat-Dr-Seuss/dp/039480001X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670846818&sr=1-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 2. [Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/1/cat-sense-how-the-new-feline-science-can-make-you-a-better-friend-to-your-pet)

Item ID: `1`

- Author: John Bradshaw
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/pz4lbep0qa8o480ismfd.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2013
- Category/Genre: Non Fiction
- Number of pages: 320
- Goodreads Rating: 4.12
- Synopsis: Cats have been popular household pets for thousands of years, and their numbers only continue to rise. Today there are three cats for every dog on the planet, and yet cats remain more mysterious, even to their most adoring owners. Unlike dogs, cats evolved as solitary hunters, and, while many have learned to live alongside humans and even feel affection for us, they still don't quite “get us” the way dogs do, and perhaps they never will. But cats have rich emotional lives that we need to respect and understand if they are to thrive in our company.In Cat Sense, renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw takes us further into the mind of the domestic cat than ever before, using cutting-edge scientific research to dispel the myths and explain the true nature of our feline friends. Tracing the cat's evolution from lone predator to domesticated companion, Bradshaw shows that although cats and humans have been living together for at least eight thousand years, cats remain independent, predatory, and wary of contact with their own kind, qualities that often clash with our modern lifestyles. Cats still have three out of four paws firmly planted in the wild, and within only a few generations can easily revert back to the independent way of life that was the exclusive preserve of their predecessors some 10,000 years ago. Cats are astonishingly flexible, and given the right environment they can adapt to a life of domesticity with their owners—but to continue do so, they will increasingly need our help. If we're to live in harmony with our cats, Bradshaw explains, we first need to understand their inherited quirks: understanding their body language, keeping their environments—however small—sufficiently interesting, and becoming more proactive in managing both their natural hunting instincts and their relationships with other cats.A must-read for any cat lover, Cat Sense offers humane, penetrating insights about the domestic cat that challenge our most basic assumptions and promise to dramatically improve our pets' lives—and ours.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Sense-Feline-Science-Better/dp/0465031013/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=3TGBLH6DUDXH8&keywords=Cat+Sense%3A+How+the+New+Feline+Science+Can+Make+You+a+Better+Friend+to+Your+Pet&qid=1670847195&sprefix=cat+sense+how+the+new+feline+science+can+make+you+a+better+friend+to+your+pet%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1](https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Sense-Feline-Science-Better/dp/0465031013/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TGBLH6DUDXH8&keywords=Cat+Sense%3A+How+the+New+Feline+Science+Can+Make+You+a+Better+Friend+to+Your+Pet&qid=1670847195&sprefix=cat+sense+how+the+new+feline+science+can+make+you+a+better+friend+to+your+pet%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 3. [The Cat Who Could Read Backwards](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/2/the-cat-who-could-read-backwards)

Item ID: `2`

- Author: Lilian Jackson Braun
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/c5mhjlackh78kyi1qitj.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 1966
- Category/Genre: Mystery, Novel
- Number of pages: 192
- Goodreads Rating: 4.12
- Synopsis: A stabbing in an art gallery, vandalized paintings, a fatal fall from a scaffolding—this is not at all what Qwilleran expects when he turns his reporter talents to art. But Qwilleran and his newly found partner, Koko the brilliant Siamese cat, are in their element—sniffing out clues and confounding criminals intent on mayhem and murder.This riveting beginning to the Cat Who series is the perfect cozy mystery for cat lovers to start sleuthing!
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Could-Read-Backwards-Book-ebook/dp/B000OCXJ6Q/ref=tmm\_kin\_swatch\_0?\_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670847451&sr=1-1](https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Could-Read-Backwards-Book-ebook/dp/B000OCXJ6Q/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670847451&sr=1-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 4. [Cat vs. Cat: Keeping Peace When You Have More Than One Cat](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/4/cat-vs-cat-keeping-peace-when-you-have-more-than-one-cat)

Item ID: `4`

- Author: Pam Johnson-Bennett
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rqkun6mtd7ehz07yzpah.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2013
- Category/Genre: Non Fiction
- Number of pages: 320
- Goodreads Rating: 4.27
- Synopsis: America's favorite cat expert and award-winning author shows how adding another cat to your home does not have to be the start of a cat vs. cat war zone. Although cats are often misunderstood as natural loners, you can readily introduce new members to your family, and keep the fur from flying. Johnson-Bennett shows how to plan, set up, and maintain a home environment that will help multiple cats--and their owners--live in peace. Cat vs. Cat will help readers understand the importance of territory, the specialized communication cats use to establish relationships and hierarchies, and how to interpret the so-called "bad behavior" that leads so many owners to needless frustration. Offering a wealth of information on how to diffuse tension, prevent squabbles and ambushes, blend two families, or help the elder kitty in your family, Cat vs. Cat is a welcome resource for both seasoned and prospective guardians of cat families large and small.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Cat-vs-Keeping-Peace-When/dp/0143135589/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=2W6QY4FTWF5OL&keywords=Cat+vs.+Cat%3A+Keeping+Peace+When+You+Have+More+Than+One+Cat&qid=1670847719&s=books&sprefix=cat+vs.+cat+keeping+peace+when+you+have+more+than+one+cat%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C194&sr=1-1](https://www.amazon.com/Cat-vs-Keeping-Peace-When/dp/0143135589/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2W6QY4FTWF5OL&keywords=Cat+vs.+Cat%3A+Keeping+Peace+When+You+Have+More+Than+One+Cat&qid=1670847719&s=books&sprefix=cat+vs.+cat+keeping+peace+when+you+have+more+than+one+cat%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C194&sr=1-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 5. [Cat Daddy: What the World's Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love, and Coming Clean](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/5/cat-daddy-what-the-worlds-most-incorrigible-cat-taught-me-about-life-love-and-coming-clean)

Item ID: `5`

- Author: Jackson Galaxy
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jpob5l7l7nm4bqbi383c.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2012
- Category/Genre: Non Fiction
- Number of pages: 256
- Goodreads Rating: 4.24
- Synopsis: Cat behaviorist and star of Animal Planet's hit television show My Cat from Hell, Jackson Galaxy, a.k.a. "Cat Daddy," isn't what you might expect for a cat expert (as The New York Times noted, with his goatee and tattoos, he "looks like a Hells Angel"). Yet Galaxy's ability to connect with even the most troubled felines -- not to mention the stressed-out humans living in their wake -- is awe-inspiring. In this book, Galaxy tells the poignant story of his thirteen-year relationship with a petite gray-and-white short-haired cat named Benny, and gives singular advice for living with, caring for, and loving the feline in your home.When Benny arrived in his life, Galaxy was a down-and-out rock musician with not too much more going on than a part-time job at an animal shelter and a drug problem. Benny's previous owner brought the cat to the shelter in a cardboard box to give him up. Benny had seen better days --- his pelvis had just been shattered by the wheels of a car -- and his owner insisted he'd been "unbondable" from day one. Nothing could have been further from the truth. An inspiring account of two broken beings who fixed each other, Cat Daddy is laced throughout with Galaxy's amazing "Cat Mojo" advice for understanding what cats need most from us humans in order to live happier, healthier lives.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Daddy-Worlds-Incorrigible-Taught/dp/0399163808/ref=tmm\_pap\_swatch\_0?\_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670848010&sr=8-1](https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Daddy-Worlds-Incorrigible-Taught/dp/0399163808/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670848010&sr=8-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 6. [The Cats of Tanglewood Forest](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/6/the-cats-of-tanglewood-forest)

Item ID: `6`

- Author: Charles de Lint
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/u7oekgpic9yipvhkokrp.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2013
- Category/Genre: Fantasy
- Number of pages: 256
- Goodreads Rating: 4.17
- Synopsis: Lillian Kindred spends her days exploring the Tanglewood Forest, a magical, rolling wilderness that she imagines to be full of fairies. The trouble is, Lillian has never seen a wisp of magic in her hills--until the day the cats of the forest save her life by transforming her into a kitten. Now she must set out on a perilous adventure that will lead her through untamed lands of fabled creates--from Old Mother Possum to the fearsome Bear People--to find a way to make things right.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Cats-Tanglewood-Forest-Charles-Lint/dp/0316053597/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=14NE8SU7OEF2W&keywords=The+Cats+of+Tanglewood+Forest&qid=1670848204&s=books&sprefix=the+cats+of+tanglewood+forest%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C219&sr=1-1](https://www.amazon.com/Cats-Tanglewood-Forest-Charles-Lint/dp/0316053597/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14NE8SU7OEF2W&keywords=The+Cats+of+Tanglewood+Forest&qid=1670848204&s=books&sprefix=the+cats+of+tanglewood+forest%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C219&sr=1-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 7. [The Cat Who Came for Christmas](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/7/the-cat-who-came-for-christmas)

Item ID: `7`

- Author: Cleveland Amory
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/dzt00dme0ypzilk1hfgy.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 1987
- Category/Genre: Fiction, Novel, Biography, Memoir
- Number of pages: 224
- Goodreads Rating: 4.12
- Synopsis: 'Twas the night before Christmas when a bedraggled white feline entered the heart -- and home -- of Cleveland Amory. To say it is a friendly takeover is an understatement. For the cat who came for Christmas is clearly of the Independent Type, and Cleveland Amory, cranky or not, is a pushover where animals are concerned.Toe to toe they stand -- Amory at six feet three, the cat at six inches -- and eyeball to eyeball with each other on every issue: whether or not to come when called; to recognize one's name; to take a trip, a pill, a bath, or a walk on a leash; to be civil to New People; or even in an age when Thin Is In, why anyone in his right mind would want to be the Last Fat Cat. We will not spoil The Cat Who Came For Christmas by telling you who blinks first. Suffice it to say that in this hilarious battle, nine times out of ten, it is not the cat.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Who-Came-Christmas/dp/0316242683/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=1UKW3TUJH9FF9&keywords=The+Cat+Who+Came+for+Christmas&qid=1670848930&s=books&sprefix=%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C700&sr=1-1](https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Who-Came-Christmas/dp/0316242683/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UKW3TUJH9FF9&keywords=The+Cat+Who+Came+for+Christmas&qid=1670848930&s=books&sprefix=%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C700&sr=1-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 8. [Catology: The Weird and Wonderful Science of Cats](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/9/catology-the-weird-and-wonderful-science-of-cats)

Item ID: `9`

- Author: Stefan Gates
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/djznswmxydmzmxv7x55d.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2021
- Category/Genre: Humor
- Number of pages: 160
- Goodreads Rating: 4.08
- Synopsis:
  > Catology explores the bizarre and very funny world of feline science.Vital questions answered include:
  > 
  > • Why do cats have a secret second nose?
  > 
  > • Why don't cats fart (but dogs do)?
  > 
  > • Do cats feel guilt, love, happiness or jealousy?
  > 
  > • Why are cats' tongues covered in microscopic hooks?
  > 
  > • Do cats always land on their feet?
  > 
  > • Why are cats so scared of cucumbers?
  > 
  > • Why do cats purr both when happy and when distressed?
  > 
  > • How do you interpret cat language?
  > 
  >  Packed with fascinating facts, quirky scientific revelations and weird stories about our furry friends, Catology offers a secret glimpse inside the feline body and mind.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Catology-Weird-Wonderful-Science-Cats/dp/1787136329/ref=sr\_1\_fkmr0\_1?crid=JANC5S08E5WL&keywords=Catology%3A+Life+Lessons+from+Your+Cat+Jane+E.+Leon&qid=1670849038&s=books&sprefix=catology+life+lessons+from+your+cat+jane+e.+leon%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C202&sr=1-1-fkmr0](https://www.amazon.com/Catology-Weird-Wonderful-Science-Cats/dp/1787136329/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=JANC5S08E5WL&keywords=Catology%3A+Life+Lessons+from+Your+Cat+Jane+E.+Leon&qid=1670849038&s=books&sprefix=catology+life+lessons+from+your+cat+jane+e.+leon%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C202&sr=1-1-fkmr0&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 9. [The Travelling Cat Chronicles](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/10/the-travelling-cat-chronicles)

Item ID: `10`

- Author: Arikawa Hiro
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/oa3ido6zmpnkgi4efkgm.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2012
- Category/Genre: Fiction
- Number of pages: 288
- Goodreads Rating: 4.32
- Synopsis: We take journeys to explore exotic new places and to return to the comforts of home, to visit old acquaintances and to make new friends. But the most important journey is the one that shows us how to follow our hearts...An instant international bestseller and indie bestseller, The Travelling Cat Chronicles has charmed readers around the world. With simple yet descriptive prose, this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe... With his crooked tail—a sign of good fortune—and adventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. And as they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Travelling-Cat-Chronicles-Hiro-Arikawa-ebook/dp/B07BJL55TB/ref=tmm\_kin\_swatch\_0?\_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=](https://www.amazon.com/Travelling-Cat-Chronicles-Hiro-Arikawa-ebook/dp/B07BJL55TB/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 10. [The Cat Who Saved Books](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/11/the-cat-who-saved-books)

Item ID: `11`

- Author: Sosuke Natsukawa
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vb9ggzw0yrztkn2hzq2b.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2021
- Category/Genre: Fantasy
- Number of pages: 198
- Goodreads Rating: 3.73
- Synopsis: Grandpa used to say it all the time: 'books have tremendous power'. But what is that power really?Natsuki Books was a tiny second-hand bookshop on the edge of town. Inside, towering shelves reached the ceiling, every one crammed full of wonderful books. Rintaro Natsuki loved this space that his grandfather had created. He spent many happy hours there, reading whatever he liked. It was the perfect refuge for a boy who tended to be something of a recluse.After the death of his grandfather, Rintaro is devastated and alone. It seems he will have to close the shop. Then, a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears and asks Rintaro for help. The cat needs a book lover to join him on a mission. This odd couple will go on three magical adventures to save books from people who have imprisoned, mistreated and betrayed them. Finally, there is one last rescue that Rintaro must attempt alone . . .
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Who-Saved-Books-Natsukawa/dp/1529081475/ref=tmm\_hrd\_swatch\_0?\_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670846960&sr=8-1](https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Who-Saved-Books-Natsukawa/dp/1529081475/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670846960&sr=8-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 11. [On Cats](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/12/on-cats)

Item ID: `12`

- Author: Charles Bukowski
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wz0ulfyog0whzewvmhgm.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2015
- Category/Genre: Poetry, Humor
- Number of pages: 128
- Goodreads Rating: 3.76
- Synopsis:
  > Felines touched a vulnerable spot in the unfathomable soul of Charles Bukowski, the Dirty Old Man of American letters. For the writer, there was something elemental about these inscrutable creatures, whose searing gaze could penetrate deep into our beings. Bukowski considered cats to be forces of nature, elusive emissaries of beauty and love.
  > 
  > Funny and moving, On Cats offers Bukowski’s musings on these beloved animals and their toughness and resiliency. Poignant and free of treacle, On Cats is an illuminating portrait of this one-of-a-kind artist and his unique view of the world, witnessed through his relationship with the animals he considered among his most profound teachers.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Cats-Charles-Bukowski/dp/0062651439/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=2513UOU248X0K&keywords=cats+bukowski&qid=1670847278&s=books&sprefix=cats+bukovski%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C222&sr=1-1](https://www.amazon.com/Cats-Charles-Bukowski/dp/0062651439/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2513UOU248X0K&keywords=cats+bukowski&qid=1670847278&s=books&sprefix=cats+bukovski%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C222&sr=1-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 12. [What Cats Want: An illustrated guide for truly understanding your cat](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/13/what-cats-want-an-illustrated-guide-for-truly-understanding-your-cat)

Item ID: `13`

- Author: Dr. Yuki Hattori
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rohrswd04ckzj0dvgkbv.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2020
- Category/Genre: Humor
- Number of pages: 160
- Goodreads Rating: 4.10
- Synopsis: What makes cats climb into tiny spaces? Why do they sleep that much? And, most of all, how can we give them a good life?Dr. Yuki Hattori is Japan's leading cat doctor, and to him cats are the most beautiful animals in the world. His advice comes with little illustrations showing exactly what to look for as a cat owner - including charts showing how to interpret their different meows, the direction of their whiskers and the way their tail is pointing!Cats may seem low-maintenance but thoughtfulness about where you put their water, how warm or cool they like to be, what name to choose and how to groom them properly will make a life-changing difference. With understanding, affection and respect, your cat will be more healthy and contented - and you'll feel happier too.An invaluable new guide filled with creative tips and darling illustrations, What Cats Want provides a much-desired glimpse into the minds of our most mysterious pets.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/What-Cats-Want-Illustrated-Understanding/dp/1526623064/ref=asc\_df\_1526623064/?tag=googleshopp00-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=379706948296&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15287292145903180431&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1032100&hvtargid=pla-921391380174&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/What-Cats-Want-Illustrated-Understanding/dp/1526623064/ref=asc_df_1526623064/?tag=googleshopp00-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=379706948296&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15287292145903180431&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1032100&hvtargid=pla-921391380174&psc=1)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 13. [Cat Tales: True Stories of Fantastic Felines](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/14/cat-tales-true-stories-of-fantastic-felines)

Item ID: `14`

- Author: Penelope Rich
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zjqi5jrzkzpl10szdciw.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2021
- Category/Genre: Anthology
- Number of pages: 96
- Goodreads Rating: 4.37
- Synopsis:
  > Cats may love snoozing in sunny spots, but our furry friends are capable of so much more! In this beautifully illustrated full-color collection, you'll discover the incredible true stories of talented, brave, and clever kitties whose exploits have made them world-famous.This heart-warming book includes over 40 cat stories, from ancient Egyptian kitties to internet sensations Grumpy Cat and Bob the Streetcat. These tales are bought to life by remarkable full-color illustrations by Isabel Muñoz. Find out all about:
  > 
  > • Gracie from Reedsburg, Wisconsin, who saved her owners from a carbon monoxide leak
  > 
  > • Tama, the station master cat of Kinokawa, Japan
  > 
  > • Masha, the stray cat who rescued an abandoned baby on a freezing night in Caluga, Russia
  > 
  > • Stubbs, the feline mayor for Talkeetna, Alaska ...
  > 
  > • and so many more!
  > 
  >  With a section on caring for cats and kittens, this is fantastic gift for animal lovers of all ages from 8 years up.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Tales-Stories-Fantastic-Felines/dp/1839406151/ref=sr\_1\_1?keywords=cats+Penelope+Rich&qid=1670847817&sr=8-1](https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Tales-Stories-Fantastic-Felines/dp/1839406151/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=cats+Penelope+Rich&qid=1670847817&sr=8-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 14. [Artists and Their Cats](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/15/artists-and-their-cats)

Item ID: `15`

- Author: Alison Nastasi
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vitq898gq4hdftcqfupg.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2015
- Category/Genre: Photography
- Number of pages: 112
- Goodreads Rating: 3.85
- Synopsis: Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo . . . so many great artists have shared one very special love: the companionship of cats. Gathered here for the first time are behind-thescenes stories of more than 50 famous artists and their feline friends. From Salvador Dali's pet ocelot Babou to John Lennon and Yoko Ono's menagerie of cats, including Salt (who was black) and Pepper (who was white), Artists and Their Cats captures these endearing friendships in charming photographs and engaging text, and reveals what creative souls and the animals best known for their independent spirits have in common. In this clever compilation, art aficionados will discover a softer side of their favorite artists, and cat lovers will enjoy a whole new way to celebrate their favorite furry friends.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Their-Cats-Alison-Nastasi/dp/1452133557/ref=asc\_df\_1452133557/?tag=googleshopp00-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=379706948296&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15287292145903180431&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1032100&hvtargid=pla-433036577722&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Their-Cats-Alison-Nastasi/dp/1452133557/ref=asc_df_1452133557/?tag=googleshopp00-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=379706948296&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15287292145903180431&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1032100&hvtargid=pla-433036577722&psc=1)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 15. [On Cats](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/16/on-cats)

Item ID: `16`

- Author: Doris Lessing
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/lpt6t93lltt1tw4vn3fc.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 1985
- Category/Genre: Fiction, Non Fiction
- Number of pages: 256
- Goodreads Rating: 3.85
- Synopsis:
  > Doris Lessing’s love affair with cats began at a young age, when she became intrigued with the semi-feral creatures on the African farm where she grew up. Her fascination remained undiminished by the handsome domesticated creatures who shared her flats and her life in London and grew into real love with El Magnifico, the awkwardly lovable cat who in his later years suffered the great indignity of becoming a three-legged beast.
  > 
  > Consisting of Lessing’s celebrated collection of stories, ‘Particularly Cats and Rufus’, and the poignant though unsentimental memoir, ‘The Old Age of El Magnifico’, this book is a brilliant evocation of the feline world.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Cats-C-Lewis-Doris-Lessing/dp/0007285515/ref=tmm\_pap\_swatch\_0?\_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670848365&sr=1-1](https://www.amazon.com/Cats-C-Lewis-Doris-Lessing/dp/0007285515/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670848365&sr=1-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 16. [Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/17/old-possums-book-of-practical-cats)

Item ID: `17`

- Author: T. S. Eliot
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qnwfljcgljtw4aot2xnr.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 1939
- Category/Genre: Poetry
- Number of pages: 64
- Goodreads Rating: 4.07
- Synopsis: T. S. Eliot’s playful cat poems have delighted readers and cat lovers around the world ever since they were first published in 1939. They were originally composed for his godchildren, with Eliot posing as Old Possum himself, and later inspired the legendary musical Cats. Now with vibrant illustrations by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, this captivating edition makes a wonderful new home for Mr. Mistoffelees, Growltiger, the Rum Tum Tugger, Macavity the mystery cat, and many other memorable strays. It’s the perfect complement to the beloved previous edition, which remains available.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Old-Possums-Book-Practical-Cats/dp/054724827X/ref=sr\_1\_2?crid=164X5HN4GKD41&keywords=cats+T.+S.+Eliot&qid=1670849183&s=books&sprefix=cats+t.+s.+eliot%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C267&sr=1-2](https://www.amazon.com/Old-Possums-Book-Practical-Cats/dp/054724827X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=164X5HN4GKD41&keywords=cats+T.+S.+Eliot&qid=1670849183&s=books&sprefix=cats+t.+s.+eliot%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C267&sr=1-2&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 17. [You Need More Sleep: Advice from Cats](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/18/you-need-more-sleep-advice-from-cats)

Item ID: `18`

- Author: Francesco Marciuliano
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fodhcyypconageqjebvc.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2015
- Category/Genre: Humor
- Number of pages: 112
- Goodreads Rating: 3.76
- Synopsis: Our feline friends have spent eons observing, napping, pondering, napping, and taking notes about the human condition. In between naps, they've realized that we humans could use some catlike guidance when it comes to handling the ups and downs of life. In this book they've condescended to share their invaluable wisdom in short advice columns such as "Always Stay at Least 30 Feet from a Loved One" and "Never Let Anyone Dress You." Whether it's coping with romance, surviving a social gathering, or clawing your way to the top of the corporate ladder only to realize you can't get down, the cats in this book will have you relaxed and ready to take on the world! Just after one more nap.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/You-Need-More-Sleep-Advice/dp/1452138915/ref=asc\_df\_1452138915/?tag=googleshopp00-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=379733720053&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15287292145903180431&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1032100&hvtargid=pla-514255987157&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/You-Need-More-Sleep-Advice/dp/1452138915/ref=asc_df_1452138915/?tag=googleshopp00-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=379733720053&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15287292145903180431&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1032100&hvtargid=pla-514255987157&psc=1)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 18. [I Am Pusheen the Cat](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/19/i-am-pusheen-the-cat)

Item ID: `19`

- Author: Claire Belton
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ej04i3ejr5gopvgeuxuu.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2013
- Category/Genre: Fiction, Humor
- Number of pages: 192
- Goodreads Rating: 4.00
- Synopsis: Things you should know about Pusheen.Birthday: February 18Sex: FemaleWhere she lives: In the house, on the couch, underfootHer favorite pastime: Blogging, sleepingHer best feature: Her toe beansHer favorite food: All of themPusheen is a pleasantly plump cat who has warmed hearts and tickled funny bones of millions worldwide with her signature GIF animated bops, bounces, and tail wiggles. Now, Pusheen is ready to make the leap from digital to print in her first comic collection! Learn what makes her purr and find out why millions of people have already fallen in love with this naughty, adorable kitty. Featuring some of the most popular stories from Pusheen’s Tumblr and Facebook pages (plus a healthy serving of never-before-seen material), I Am Pusheen the Cat is a treat for cat lovers and comics fans alike.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Am-Pusheen-Cat-Book/dp/1476747016/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=2PRJYP14CC8OH&keywords=pusheen+book&qid=1670849535&sprefix=pusheen+book%2Caps%2C272&sr=8-1](https://www.amazon.com/Am-Pusheen-Cat-Book/dp/1476747016/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PRJYP14CC8OH&keywords=pusheen+book&qid=1670849535&sprefix=pusheen+book%2Caps%2C272&sr=8-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 19. [The Trainable Cat: A Practical Guide to Making Life Happier for You and Your Cat](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/20/the-trainable-cat-a-practical-guide-to-making-life-happier-for-you-and-your-cat)

Item ID: `20`

- Author: John Bradshaw; Sarah Ellis
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/q8zv0s4uzcpijlv7ic2w.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2016
- Category/Genre: Reference Work
- Number of pages: 352
- Goodreads Rating: 3.71
- Synopsis: We often assume that cats can't be trained, and don't need to be. But in The Trainable Cat, bestselling anthrozoologist John Bradshaw and cat expert Sarah Ellis show that cats absolutely must be trained in order to enrich the bond between pet and owner. Full of training tips and exercises -- from introducing your cat to a new baby to helping them deal with visits to the vet -- The Trainable Cat is the essential cat bible for cat owners and lovers.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Trainable-Cat-Practical-Making-Happier-ebook/dp/B01DWX7IC4/ref=tmm\_kin\_swatch\_0?\_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=](https://www.amazon.com/Trainable-Cat-Practical-Making-Happier-ebook/dp/B01DWX7IC4/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 20. [Feline Philosophy: Cats and the Meaning of Life](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/21/feline-philosophy-cats-and-the-meaning-of-life)

Item ID: `21`

- Author: John Gray
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/amb2vx0px9lil6a3gw4b.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2020
- Category/Genre: Non Fiction
- Number of pages: 128
- Goodreads Rating: 3.70
- Synopsis: The history of philosophy has been a predictably tragic or comical succession of palliatives for human disquiet. Thinkers from Spinoza to Berdyaev have pursued the perennial questions of how to be happy, how to be good, how to be loved, and how to live in a world of change and loss. But perhaps we can learn more from cats--the animal that has most captured our imagination--than from the great thinkers of the world.In Feline Philosophy, the philosopher John Gray discovers in cats a way of living that is unburdened by anxiety and self-consciousness, showing how they embody answers to the big questions of love and attachment, mortality, morality, and the Self: Montaigne's house cat, whose un-examined life may have been the one worth living; Meo, the Vietnam War survivor with an unshakable capacity for "fearless joy"; and Colette's Saha, the feline heroine of her subversive short story "The Cat", a parable about the pitfalls of human jealousy.Exploring the nature of cats, and what we can learn from it, Gray offers a profound, thought-provoking meditation on the follies of human exceptionalism and our fundamentally vulnerable and lonely condition. He charts a path toward a life without illusions and delusions, revealing how we can endure both crisis and transformation, and adapt to a changed scene, as cats have always done.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Feline-Philosophy-Cats-Meaning-Life/dp/1250800250/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=QU9YPPYH12OH&keywords=Cats+The+Philosophy+Of+A+God&qid=1670849962&sprefix=cat+ana+saldanha%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1](https://www.amazon.com/Feline-Philosophy-Cats-Meaning-Life/dp/1250800250/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QU9YPPYH12OH&keywords=Cats+The+Philosophy+Of+A+God&qid=1670849962&sprefix=cat+ana+saldanha%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 21. [The Cat Encyclopedia: The Definitive Visual Guide](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/22/the-cat-encyclopedia-the-definitive-visual-guide)

Item ID: `22`

- Author: Miezan van Zyl
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/e11zm4snusbucn95s6nj.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2014
- Category/Genre: Encyclopedia
- Number of pages: 320
- Goodreads Rating: 4.45
- Synopsis: The Cat Encyclopedia is a comprehensive cat compendium that has all the facts about cats and kittens. It’s packed with beautifully photographed profiles of different breeds from the Maine Coon to the Khao Manee and includes information on caring for your own cat.This book also offers information on the science and history of house cats. Find out how cats were domesticated and developed into separate breeds, and see their prominence in art, literature, and superstition. A chapter on feline biology focuses on the anatomy of cats – including the nervous system, digestion, and muscles – and also features details on cat senses and coat patterns.With comprehensive help on cat care – from preparing for your cat’s arrival and essential equipment to healthcare and training – The Cat Encyclopedia is the perfect guide for cat lovers.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Encyclopedia-DK-Publishing/dp/1465419594/ref=asc\_df\_1465419594/?tag=googleshopp00-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=379721096806&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15287292145903180431&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1032100&hvtargid=pla-450195119184&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Encyclopedia-DK-Publishing/dp/1465419594/ref=asc_df_1465419594/?tag=googleshopp00-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=379721096806&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15287292145903180431&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1032100&hvtargid=pla-450195119184&psc=1)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 22. [Doodling for Cat People: 50 inspiring doodle prompts and creative exercises for cat lovers](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/23/doodling-for-cat-people-50-inspiring-doodle-prompts-and-creative-exercises-for-cat-lovers)

Item ID: `23`

- Author: Gemma Correll
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tdjud9jtkuzvjs90cagc.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2015
- Category/Genre: Sketch
- Number of pages: 128
- Goodreads Rating: 4.40
- Synopsis: You are perpetually covered in cat fur. Your shelves are full of feline-themed books, knickknacks, and toys. You’re not a crazy cat person. You’re a feline enthusiast! That means that you’ll love the more than 50 prompts, doodling exercises, and fun facts about cats in Doodling for Cat People. This book is designed to get your creative juices flowing—and your pen and pencil moving! Don’t think too much about the prompts; just start drawing cat-related doodles and see where your imagination takes you. There’s no such thing as a mistake in doodling!Professional illustrator Gemma Correll’s simple, unique, and whimsical approach is sure to inspire, entertain, and guide you through doodling, regardless of your artistic skill level. Find inspiration for drawing different types of cats, cats in outfits, cats in action, and even kitty accessories in Doodling for Cat People. This book demonstrates how to draw whimsical kitties, while encouraging you to develop your own style and techniques. Portable and interactive with plenty of doodling pages, this quirky book is perfect for any creative on-the-go cat lover. All you need to get started doodling is this book and a pencil.The books in the Doodling for… series are designed to appeal to seasoned artists and doodle enthusiasts alike. Professional illustrator Gemma Correll packs each book with more than 50 fun and inspirational prompts, doodling exercises, and fun factoids. Her simple, unique, and whimsical approach inspires, entertains, and guides artists of all skill levels.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Doodling-Cat-People-inspiring-exercises/dp/1600584578/ref=sr\_1\_2?crid=35MOJF7AZDJ87&keywords=cats+Gemma+Correll&qid=1670850355&s=books&sprefix=catsgemma+correll%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C321&sr=1-2](https://www.amazon.com/Doodling-Cat-People-inspiring-exercises/dp/1600584578/ref=sr_1_2?crid=35MOJF7AZDJ87&keywords=cats+Gemma+Correll&qid=1670850355&s=books&sprefix=catsgemma+correll%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C321&sr=1-2&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 23. [A Street Cat Named Bob: And How He Saved My Life](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/24/a-street-cat-named-bob-and-how-he-saved-my-life)

Item ID: `24`

- Author: James Bowen
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/imgxbc4q4uwikuviob9l.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2012
- Category/Genre: Biography
- Number of pages: 320
- Goodreads Rating: 3.96
- Synopsis:
  > James is a street musician struggling to make ends meet.Bob is a stray cat looking for somewhere warm to sleep.When James and Bob meet, they forge a never-to-be-forgotten friendship that has been charming readers from Thailand to Turkey.  
  > A Street Cat Named Bob is an international sensation, landing on the bestseller list in England for 52 consecutive weeks and selling in 26 countries around the world.When 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. James was living hand to mouth on the streets of London, barely making enough money to feed himself, and the last thing he needed was a pet. Yet James couldn't resist helping the strikingly intelligent but very sick animal, whom he named Bob. He slowly nursed Bob back to health and then sent the cat on his way, imagining that he would never see him again. But Bob had other ideas.This instant classic about the power of love between man and animal has taken the world by storm and is a perfect gift book for cat lovers.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Street-Cat-Named-Bob-Saved/dp/1250048672/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=C46X4N62OARG&keywords=bob+James+Bowen&qid=1670850504&s=books&sprefix=bob+james+bowen%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C245&sr=1-1](https://www.amazon.com/Street-Cat-Named-Bob-Saved/dp/1250048672/ref=sr_1_1?crid=C46X4N62OARG&keywords=bob+James+Bowen&qid=1670850504&s=books&sprefix=bob+james+bowen%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C245&sr=1-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 24. [I Am a Cat](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/25/i-am-a-cat)

Item ID: `25`

- Author: Soseki Natsume
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ligc34mrfptcwmpvlerb.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 1906
- Category/Genre: Fiction, Humor, Novel, Satire
- Number of pages: 638
- Goodreads Rating: 3.71
- Synopsis: Written from 1904 through 1906, Soseki Natsume's comic masterpiece, I Am a Cat, satirizes the foolishness of upper-middle-class Japanese society during the Meiji era. With acerbic wit and sardonic perspective, it follows the whimsical adventures of a world-weary stray kitten who comments on the follies and foibles of the people around him.A classic of Japanese literature, I Am a Cat is one of Soseki's best-known novels. Considered by many as the most significant writer in modern Japanese history, Soseki's I Am a Cat is a classic novel sure to be enjoyed for years to come.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Cat-Tuttle-Classics/dp/080483265X/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=WAIIO6GO9V4U&keywords=cat+Natsume+Soseki&qid=1670850641&s=books&sprefix=cat+natsume+soseki%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C214&sr=1-1](https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Cat-Tuttle-Classics/dp/080483265X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WAIIO6GO9V4U&keywords=cat+Natsume+Soseki&qid=1670850641&s=books&sprefix=cat+natsume+soseki%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C214&sr=1-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 25. [Total Cat Mojo: The Ultimate Guide to Life with Your Cat](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/26/total-cat-mojo-the-ultimate-guide-to-life-with-your-cat)

Item ID: `26`

- Author: Jackson Galaxy
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/chr7nbfpgclmk24keaos.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2017
- Category/Genre: Memoir
- Number of pages: 384
- Goodreads Rating: 4.32
- Synopsis:
  > Cat Mojo is the confidence that cats exhibit when they are at ease in their environment and in touch with their natural instincts—to hunt, catch, kill, eat, groom, and sleep. Problems such as litter box avoidance and aggression arise when cats lack this confidence. Jackson Galaxy's number one piece of advice to his clients is to help their cats harness their mojo.
  > 
  >  This book is his most comprehensive guide yet to cat behavior and basic cat care, rooted in understanding cats better. From getting kittens off to the right start socially, to taking care of cats in their senior years, and everything in between, this book addresses the head-to-toe physical and emotional needs of cats—whether related to grooming, nutrition, play, or stress-free trips to the vet.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Total-Cat-Mojo-Ultimate-Guide/dp/0143131613/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=I2EMCXOZXBMP&keywords=cat+Jackson+Galaxy&qid=1670850788&s=books&sprefix=cat+jackson+galaxy%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C217&sr=1-1](https://www.amazon.com/Total-Cat-Mojo-Ultimate-Guide/dp/0143131613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=I2EMCXOZXBMP&keywords=cat+Jackson+Galaxy&qid=1670850788&s=books&sprefix=cat+jackson+galaxy%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C217&sr=1-1&tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 26. [Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/27/dewey-the-small-town-library-cat-who-touched-the-world)

Item ID: `27`

- Author: Vicki Myron
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/whjhmyglhsedc4xabrno.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2008
- Category/Genre: Fiction, Biography
- Number of pages: 277
- Goodreads Rating: 3.85
- Synopsis: Dewey's story starts in the worst possible way. On the coldest night of the year in Spencer, Iowa, at only a few weeks old--a critical age for kittens--he was stuffed into the return book slot of the Spencer Public Library. He was found the next morning by library director Vicki Myron, a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and an alcoholic husband. Dewey won her heart, and the hearts of the staff, by pulling himself up and hobbling on frostbitten feet to nudge each of them in a gesture of thanks and love. For the next nineteen years, he never stopped charming the people of Spencer with his enthusiasm, warmth, humility (for a cat), and, above all, his sixth sense about who needed him most.As his fame grew from town to town, then state to state and finally, amazingly, worldwide, Dewey became more than just a friend; he became a source of pride for an extraordinary Heartland farming community slowly working its way back from the greatest crisis in its long history.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Dewey-Small-Town-Library-Touched-World/dp/0446407410](https://www.amazon.com/Dewey-Small-Town-Library-Touched-World/dp/0446407410?tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 27. [Seven Lives and One Great Love](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/28/seven-lives-and-one-great-love)

Item ID: `28`

- Author: Lena Divani
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/f45whnz2tqdfrdiq5k8t.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2014
- Category/Genre: Fiction
- Number of pages: 140
- Goodreads Rating: 3.85
- Synopsis: Julek has assumed countless identities, lived with numerous families, and worked as a secret agent for the Resistance. He was raised in an orphanage (despite having two mothers) and he knows how to speak the language of dogs. All this at the tender age of fourteen!Julek’s story begins in Warsaw on the eve of World War II and ends in Paris after the city’s triumphant liberation. We witness the darkest hours of the past century and the effects of war through the eyes of an extraordinary boy who never loses his sense of wonder. Julek’s adventure becomes an incredible lesson in survival and a testament to the power of a child’s heart.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Lives-One-Great-Love/dp/160945197X](https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Lives-One-Great-Love/dp/160945197X?tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 28. [How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/29/how-to-tell-if-your-cat-is-plotting-to-kill-you)

Item ID: `29`

- Author: Matthew Inman
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jqskj1xo9lwyzayozo0h.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2012
- Category/Genre: Humor, Comics
- Number of pages: 136
- Goodreads Rating: 3.91
- Synopsis: If your cat is kneading you, that's not a sign of affection. Your cat is actually checking your internal organs for weakness. If your cat brings you a dead animal, this isn't a gift. It's a warning. How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You is a hilarious, brilliant offering of comics, facts, and instructional guides about crazy cat behaviors from the creative wonderland at The Oatmeal.How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You presents fan favorites, such as "Cat vs. Internet," "How to Pet a Kitty," and "The Bobcats," plus 17 brand-new, never-before-seen cat-themed comic strips. This Oatmeal collection is a must-have for cat-lovers from Mr. Oats! A bonus pullout poster is included at the back of the book.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Your-Plotting-Kill-Oatmeal/dp/1449410243](https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Your-Plotting-Kill-Oatmeal/dp/1449410243?tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false

### 29. [Decoding Your Cat: The Ultimate Experts Explain Common Cat Behaviors and Reveal How to Prevent or Change Unwanted Ones](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/30/decoding-your-cat-the-ultimate-experts-explain-common-cat-behaviors-and-reveal-how-to-prevent-or-change-unwanted-ones)

Item ID: `30`

- Author: American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/uychscjvrmvzmc0fatva.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2020
- Category/Genre: Non Fiction
- Number of pages: 368
- Goodreads Rating: 4.11
- Synopsis: Every cat owner has wondered: Why is my cat acting this way? Decoding Your Cat, a comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to decode your cat, likely has the answer. Many have tried to instruct proper cat training, but this is the first book of its kind to provide an in-depth understanding of the underlying reasons for a cat’s problem behavior, the essential key to unlocking the best for your cat. Armed with the newest science on cat behavior, effective, veterinary-approved methods, and real-life examples, this must-have book empowers cat owners to understand why their cat acts the way it does, address behavior problems, and ensure a happy life for their pets. Decoding Your Cat gives owners new insight on promoting their cat’s physical and psychological health and wellness and maintaining a long and fulfilling relationship together. Written by the leading experts in cat behavior from the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, with an introduction by animal expert Steve Dale, this book conveys the newest and best information on cat behavioral science in a fun, interesting, and understandable way. Together with anecdotes from real life situations and the science behind how cats relate to their world, Decoding Your Cat empowers owners to provide a home environment that is happy, safe, and functional, to identify and seek treatment for medical health problems, to understand how to deal with unwanted behaviors, and in general to help cats live longer and fuller lives.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Your-Cat-Ultimate-Behaviors/dp/1328489906](https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Your-Cat-Ultimate-Behaviors/dp/1328489906?tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
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### 30. [CatWise: America's Favorite Cat Expert Answers Your Cat Behavior Questions](https://listium.com/@BookEnthusiasts/78164/30-books-for-cat-lovers/31/catwise-americas-favorite-cat-expert-answers-your-cat-behavior-questions)

Item ID: `31`

- Author: Pam Johnson-Bennett
- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/v6gzlsljrvctngmluxb0.jpg)
- Year of Publication: 2016
- Category/Genre: Non Fiction
- Number of pages: 352
- Goodreads Rating: 4.02
- Synopsis:
  > Even those of us who have lived with and loved our cats for decades are constantly stymied by their seemingly inexplicable acts, or have questions about why they do what they do and where they do it, and how we can get them to not do it. Here, in one complete authoritative guide, those elusive mysteries are solved. Why does my cat lick my hair? Why does the cat only want attention when I'm on the phone? How can I introduce my cat to my new dog? How can I get my cat to like my new husband??
  > 
  >  No one knows cats like Pam Johnson Bennett, whose pioneering thirty-year career  as a cat behavior consultant has changed the way cat owners and experts alike view cats. Her books are bibles, but her fans and owners still flood her website and social media platforms with questions on topics that  perplex them. Catwise combines the questions that come up most often with answers to help you solve your cat's behavior problems (or head them off before they start), or simply improve the relationship you have with your cat.
- Where to Buy: [https://www.amazon.com/CatWise-Americas-Favorite-Behavior-Questions/dp/0143129562](https://www.amazon.com/CatWise-Americas-Favorite-Behavior-Questions/dp/0143129562?tag=listium03-20)
- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Notes: -
- Read?: false