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BOOK REVIEW Buckley’s Story: Lessons from a Feline Master Teacher PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY!

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 dependents this year alone. And what do we get in return? Well, that’s not so easily put into dollars-and-cents terms. The value our pets [...]

Vote 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 Felines Inc. by Ingrid from 9 Lives Photography
This beautiful book features photos of cats from Felines Inc., a [...]

Announcing 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 Kitty Wigs. Featuring photographs by Jill Johnson and a foreword by the one and only Heather Armstrong of dooce.com, this book is [...]

New 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, depicting the hilarious relationship between a man and his cat. Now Simon’s Cat has been captured in a 240-page book. Available in the [...]

Announcing the Blurb Best Books Contest Plus Your Chance to Win a Free Bookmaking Code!

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 service that lets you publish your own beautiful, full-color books, one (or several) at a time. It looks very easy, you simply download [...]

Book 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 How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat, I was intrigued. There’s the book’s title [...]

The 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 haven’t read them all, I’m going out on a limb here and suggesting that the vast majority of them are about cats, [...]

New 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 included in the book’s resource guide! Here is what Julia wrote:

Kate Benjamin’s blog ModernCat.net is a must for anyone seeking to live stylishly with [...]

Make 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 the crazy little guy. Finally she began to craft her own cat toys from recycled and discarded items. Holly [...]

Dewey: 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 know melting can be a cliché,” writes Myron, “but I think that’s what actually happened to me at that moment: I lost [...]

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 possibly want for your cat. From toys to tiaras, you’ll find only the finest examples in this book.

Written in five [...]

SPECIAL GIVEAWAY! Complete Collection of Stuff On My Cat from Chronicle Books

Announcing a very special giveaway from Chronicle Books! This is your chance to win the entire collection of Stuff On My Cat publications. One lucky winner will get countless hours of entertainment from this prize package. From the wildly popular website StuffOnMyCat.com, this collection includes:

The original Stuff On My Cat Book
MORE Stuff On My Cat
Stuff [...]

New Books for the Moderncat Lover

Just in time for the holidays, these three new books would make excellent gifts for any moderncat lover on your list. From cat care, to activities and entertainment, to fun cat trivia–pick one and curl-up on the sofa with a warm cat on your feet.
Good Catkeeping – by Diane Morgan
This all-inclusive guide provides [...]

Holiday Must-have for the Yoga-Loving Cat Owner

Do you know someone who is a Yoga fanatic as well as a cat lover? Well, look no further for the perfect holiday gift, Cat Yoga: Fitness and Flexibility for the Modern Feline. Filled with photos of cats in various Yoga positions accompanied by descriptions of how each position will help your cat achieve enlightenment, [...]

Moderncat Massage

Who doesn’t love a massage? Why wouldn’t your cat love one, too? Well, now you can learn how to really make kitty purr with Cat Massage: Expert Know-how at Your Fingertips. Not only does this book contain practical tips and techniques, but it is beautifully illustrated by Swedish artist Bo Lundberg.

Thanks to mom*mom for the [...]

How to Maintain Your Moderncat

The Cat Owner’s Manual and its companion The Cat Owner’s Maintenance Log, make a great gift for any moderncat owner. Both are filled with extremely useful information and the best illustrations ever. Not only are these valuable resources, but they are endlessly entertaining. Published by Quirk Books.
Buy it now at Amazon