Luxury For Cats
The first book of its kind that I am aware of, Luxury for Cats is an exquisite collection of feline finery. This large coffee table book is filled with beautiful photos of everything you could...
View ArticleDewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
Guest book review by Peter J. Wolf It was nearly 20 years ago when Library Director Vicki Myron discovered a tiny ginger-colored kitten in the overnight book drop of the Spencer Public Library. “I...
View ArticleMake Your Own Cat Toys: Saving the Planet One Cat Toy at a Time BONUS GIVEAWAY!
It all started when Holly Tse adopted Furball, a tiny little bundle of energy who never slept but only wanted to play. To keep her sanity, Holly searched through pet stores for cat toys to entertain...
View ArticleNew Book from Julia Szabo: Pretty Pet-Friendly
Hot off the press! Check out the latest book from pet writer Julia Szabo, Pretty Pet-Friendly: Easy Ways to Keep Spot’s Digs Stylish & Spotless. I’m absolutely thrilled because Moderncat is...
View ArticleThe Devious Book for Cats
Guest book review by Peter J. Wolf Typing “cats” into the search field at Amazon.com turns up more than 495,000 books–to say nothing of the grooming aids, health care products, toys, etc. Although I...
View ArticleBook Review: Homer’s Odyssey
Guest book review by Peter J. Wolf Believe it or not, I don’t actually seek out cat books (the burgeoning kit lit genre). And yet, the minute I was handed Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or...
View ArticleAnnouncing the Blurb Best Books Contest Plus Your Chance to Win a Free...
Here’s another great contest within a contest that will definitely appeal to all the creative Moderncat readers! If you don’t already know about Blurb.com, you’re going to love this. It’s an online...
View ArticleNew Book & Video from Simon’s Cat, Plus Your Chance to Win!
Everyone’s favorite mischief maker, Simon’s Cat, now has his very own book! Simon Tofield, the creator of Simon’s Cat, has been drawing the little guy in his famous YouTube videos since 2007,...
View ArticleAnnouncing Kitty Wigs, The Book! BONUS GIVEAWAY
I first introduced you to the fabulous Kitty Wigs last year, and now, just in time for Halloween, Chronicle Books has released the first ever Kitty Wigs book, Glamourpuss: The Enchanting World of...
View ArticleVote for the Best Blurb Books!
Only two more days left to vote for the finalists in the Best Blurb Books Contest! Voting ends at midnight PDT on November 9. Here are some of my favorite cat books from the pet category: Faces of...
View ArticleBOOK REVIEW Buckley’s Story: Lessons from a Feline Master Teacher PLUS BONUS...
Guest book review by Peter J. Wolf There’s little doubt that we Americans love our pets. According to the American Pet Products Association, we’ll spend an estimated $45.4 billion on our non-human...
View ArticleKick Litter For Earth Day!
If you want to be really green this Earth Day, you could try toilet training your cat and kicking the litter habit altogether! I still have yet to try this, but I’ve read so many testimonials saying...
View ArticleTNR Week: A Brief History of TNR – Q&A with Ellen Perry Berkeley
Ellen Perry Berkeley is a writer and editor who has written numerous articles for Cat Fancy, and is the author of Maverick Cats: Encounters with Feral Cats and TNR Past, Present, and Future: A History...
View ArticleBOOK REVIEW: The Confessions of a Catnip Junkie PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY
Guest book review by Peter J Wolf There are, it seems to me, two approaches to writing a good adventure story. A writer can either draw the reader anxiously along toward an uncertain ending, or...
View ArticleConfessions of a Catnip Junkie Giveaway Winner
The lucky winner of The Confessions of a Catnip Junkie is Michelle (comment #373). Michelle will definitley enjoy reading this book with her cats Cornelius and Winston curled up beside her. You can...
View ArticleIntroducing Dewey’s Nine Lives: The Legacy of the Small-Town Library Cat Who...
Just in time for the holidays comes Dewey’s Nine Lives: The Legacy of the Small-Town Library Cat Who Inspired Millions, a sure-fire hit for cat lovers. Unless you’ve spent the past two years stranded...
View ArticleCareers for Your Cat
Just about every day I ask my furry kids “What have you done today?” and the answer is usually the same. Well, if it’s time for Kitty to start pulling her weight, the new book Careers for Your Cat by...
View ArticleThe Nudes: A Pictorial Celebration of the Sphynx – Raising Awareness of HCM
If you’re a fan of hairless cats, you’re going to flip over this new book, The Nudes: A Pictorial Celebration of the Sphynx. It’s a beautiful compilation of photos from Sphynx breeders and owners...
View ArticleNew Simon’s Cat Book: Beyond the Fence
Who doesn’t love Simon’s Cat? British animator Simon Tofield has a brand new book out about his hilarious little feline companion. Simon’s Cat: Beyond the Fence is based on the popular animated series...
View ArticleThe Perfect Holiday Gift for Cat-loving Bibliophiles: The Chronicles of Zee &...
If you’re still looking for that perfect holiday gift for a special someone who loves both books and cats, then you should definitely consider picking up a copy of The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey: A...
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