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The Cat Who Sang for the Birds: An enchanting feline whodunit for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #20)
by Lilian Jackson BraunThere's no rest for the wicked... When a young artist suddenly disappears, Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum know they have some serious sleuthing to do in Lilian Jackson Braun's cosy feline mystery The Cat Who Sang for the Birds. Perfect for fans of Sofie Kelly and Shirley Rousseau Murphy.'Lilian Jackson Braun purveys delight from beginning to end' - Los Angeles Times On the surface, things appear tranquil in Moose County. Jim Qwilleran, newspaper columnist and the county's richest resident, has moved back in to the remodelled apple barn with his two remarkable felines, Koko and Yum Yum. And the newly built gazebo is providing an idyllic opportunity for all three to commune with nature.But then an elderly woman dies in a suspicious fire. Next, the newly opened art centre falls victim to a mysterious break-in. Throw in a scandal involving an unscrupulous local politician and an anti-computer uprising at the town library and life in Pickax is anything but peaceful... What readers are saying about The Cat Who... series: 'These [books] make lovely, light-hearted reading with a good mix of humour and adventure''The entire 'Cat Who...' series are a delight for cat and mystery lovers''Quirky - lovely for anyone who owns or has owned an intelligent cat'
The Cat Who Saw Red: An enchanting feline mystery for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #4)
by Lilian Jackson BraunWhen crime comes calling, it can only be solved by the extraordinary Siamese cat brains of Koko and Yum Yum - with a little help from mentor Jim Qwilleran... The Cat Who Saw Red is a delightful crime novel, featuring two very clever cats, from acclaimed writer Lilian Jackson Braun. Perfect for cosy crime fans and cat lovers.'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunit' - Liverpool Daily PostWhen Jim Qwilleran is sent to 'Maus Haus' on a gastronomical quest, he takes Koko and Yum Yum along for company and steps into a house of curiosities. There's restaurateur Robert Maus, elbow-deep in saucepans; cuddly Hixie with her daily calorie count; and Joy Graham, the red-headed flame from Qwilleran's past and a talented potter to boot. Then strange things occur as a startling scream pierces the night air and Joy disappears without trace. Koko, Yum Yum and their all-providing mentor, Qwilleran, are determined to solve the mystery... What readers are saying about The Cat Who Saw Red: 'The vivid cast of kooky characters are one of the best features of Lillian Jackson Braun's books''The entire 'Cat Who...' series are a delight for cat and mystery lovers''Well written fiction that keeps you enthralled from beginning to end'
The Cat Who Saw Stars: A quirky feline mystery for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #21)
by Lilian Jackson BraunWhen Koko's star watching leads Qwill to a dead body, serious sleuthing ensues... Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum find themselves embroiled in the world of extra-terrestrials in The Cat Who Saw Stars, the charming whodunit from Lilian Jackson Braun. Perfect for fans of cosy crime and cunning cats.'The ideal bedtime tales for grown-ups' - Los Angeles TimesJim Qwilleran, newspaper columnist and Moose County's richest resident, is intrigued to hear about the mysterious disappearance of an unidentified backpacker somewhere in Fishport, a village near Mooseville where he has a log cabin. With its hundred miles of lake for a vista and its great dome of sky, Mooseville is just the place to spend a short summer vacation. Rest and relaxation, however, are out of the question, for Qwill finds himself dragged into some highly innovative plans for this year's fourth of July parade.Above all, he is determined to dispel the rumours circulating that extra-terrestrial beings may be responsible for the missing backpacker... What readers are saying about The Cat Who... series: 'These [books] make lovely, light hearted reading with a good mix of humour and adventure''The entire 'Cat Who...' series are a delight for cat and mystery lovers''A purrfect read'
The Cat Who Smelled a Rat: A delightfully quirky feline whodunit for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #23)
by Lilian Jackson BraunMurder and arson call Koko's sleuthing skills into action... James Qwilleran and his clue-sensitive cats return with crime-solving talents intact in Lilian Jackson Braun's cosy whodunit The Cat Who Smelled a Rat. Perfect for fans of Simon Brett and Sofie Kelly.'Another from the series that delights so many' - Gwendoline Butler, Crime Time October arrives in Moose County on the heels of a long drought, and the citizens of Pickax worry about wildfires. Their fears are realised in an unexpected manner, with a case of arson - and the shooting of a volunteer fire-watcher as he is reporting the blaze. The crime wave continues as the president of the curling club is pushed to his death down a flight of stairs, and it's up to Qwilleran and Co. to sniff out the rat who is responsible for it all. What readers are saying about The Cat Who Smelled a Rat: 'Amusing, clever and well thought out. A pleasant way to pass time''These tales are just so enjoyable... a lot of fun''Five stars'
The Cat Who Sniffed Glue: A delightful feline whodunit for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #8)
by Lilian Jackson BraunSomething smells of danger... The Cat Who Sniffed Glue is an endearing and witty mystery from acclaimed author Lilian Jackson Braun. Perfect for fans of cosy crime and cunning cats.'Lilian Jackson Braun purveys delight from beginning to end' - Los Angeles Times Pickax's sedate calm is occasionally disturbed by random acts of vandalism, but nothing more serious than paint daubed on civic property. Until, that is, the cold-blooded murder of young banker Harley Fitch and his new bride Bella, which is altogether more shattering. Qwilleran's moustache twitches in anticipation of mystery and Koko develops a fascination for all things glutinous. Just what is the attraction of the musty old books under the guardianship of the softly-spoken Edd Smith; of Harley Fitch and his intricately detailed marine models; of Wally the taxidermist? Koko is sure to sniff something out... What readers are saying about The Cat Who Sniffed Glue: 'I am hooked on these little books''Pure escapism''Five stars'
The Cat Who Tailed a Thief: An utterly delightful feline mystery for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #19)
by Lilian Jackson BraunA small town with big problems... The Cat Who Tailed a Thief is a witty mystery from Lilian Jackson Braun, featuring feline friends Koko and Yum Yum. Perfect for fans of cosy crime and clever cats.'Entertaining and absorbing mysteries which, in the tradition of all good whodunnits, keep you guessing right to the end' - Dumfries and Galloway Standard A spate of petty thefts threatens the holiday spirit in Pickax. First it's just a pair of sunglasses and gloves that disappear - but then the entire charity collection of the Indian Village Bridge Club is found missing. And unfortunately the worst is yet to come...Ironically, the small items begin to disappear when banker Willard Carmichael moves to Pickax. Willard has come accompanied by his flashy young wife, Danielle, and plans to restore a few Victorian homes. But when he's found murdered in an apparent mugging, his wife's cousin appears a bit too eager to pick up where Willard tragically had to leave off... What readers are saying about The Cat Who Tailed a Thief: 'A fun, cosy mystery''Brilliant as always''Five stars'
The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts: An enchanting feline crime novel for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #10)
by Lilian Jackson BraunAn innocent death...or a sinister murder? Feline detectives Koko and Yum Yum return in Lilian Jackson Braun's The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts. Perfect for fans of cosy crime and cats.'Light-hearted originals... The mix of crime and cats [is] catnip to readers who like both' - Chicago Sun-TimesLate one night, Jim Qwilleran is disturbed by the shrill ringing of the telephone. His erstwhile landlady, Iris Cobb, now resident manager of the Goodwinter Farm Museum, is distraught. Knowing her frail state of health, Qwill is concerned and becomes even more so when their connection is severed. Arriving at the museum he finds Iris slumped on the kitchen floor. But what at first looks like a natural demise from heart disease proves to be much more sinister. Once more the detective talents of Koko and Yum Yum, Qwill's sleuthing Siamese companions, are in demand in Pickax City. What readers are saying about The Cat Who... series: 'Relaxing escapism with gentle twists and turns''One of my favourite mysteries of all time!''This book is a page turner; I got so caught up in it I found it hard to put down'
The Cat Who Talked Turkey: A delightfully cosy feline mystery for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #26)
by Lilian Jackson BraunA body is discovered, on Qwill's own land no less... Lilian Jackson Braun brings us another mystery starring journalist James Qwilleran and his lovable, clue-sensitive cats in The Cat Who Talked Turkey. Perfect for fans of cosy crime and cunning cats.'A series which has more twists and turns than a tabby's tail. This whimsical offering will probably leave you wondering where your tom is tonight' - South Wales Evening Argus In Qwill's opinion, 'A town without a bookstore is like a chicken with one leg,' and since the late Eddington Smith's bookstore burned down, the town of Pickax has been somewhat off balance. To the rescue comes the Klingenschoen Foundation, manager of Qwill's estate, which considers a new bookstore a worthy investment. Delighted by their good fortune, the people of Moose County prepare to celebrate the gala ground-breaking of the new store on the site of the old. But no one is prepared for the discovery of the body of a man shot execution-style in a wooded area on the very same day. Now Qwill and his clever cats have their work cut out for them... What readers are saying about The Cat Who... series: 'These [books] make lovely, light-hearted reading with a good mix of humour and adventure''The entire 'Cat Who...' series are a delight for cat and mystery lovers''A purrfect read'
The Cat Who Turned On & Off: A delightful feline crime novel for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #3)
by Lilian Jackson BraunFeline detectives Koko and Yum Yum get their paws dirty once again... The Cat Who Turned On & Off from Lilian Jackson Braun is another captivating case for crime's most unlikely, most unusual and most delightful detective team. Perfect for fans of cosy crime and clever cats.'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' - Belfast TelegraphJim Qwilleran's latest commission is a piece on Junktown - a ghetto of antique dealers and collectors living in genteel decay. Enchanted by Junktown and its delightfully bohemian inhabitants, Qwill finds himself digs in the area, renting two rooms to share with his sleuthing Siamese companions Koko and Yum Yum. When his landlord C.C. Cobb, one of Junktown's leading citizens, falls mysteriously to his death, Qwill's famous whiskers begin to twitch. It's only when Koko develops a passion for tape-recorders, to rival even that of his journalist mentor, that the vital clues begin to drop into place... What readers are saying about The Cat Who Turned On & Off: 'If you like your mysteries cosy, don't pass up this excellent series''This book ticked all the boxes''Just fun to read. Wish I had both cats!'
The Cat Who Wasn't There: A cosy feline whodunit for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #14)
by Lilian Jackson BraunSkulduggery strikes the Bonnie Scots Tour... Lilian Jackson Braun takes her unusual detective team to Scotland in the delightful mystery The Cat Who Wasn't There. Perfect for fans of cosy crime and clever cats. 'This droll and engaging mystery... firmly grips the reader... a lively witty tale bolstered by sharply etched characters' - Publishers Weekly Persuaded by his beloved companion to join her in a group tour of Scotland, Jim Qwilleran expects to revel in his Scottish heritage while keeping Polly Duncan safe from the Pickax Prowler. Instead, his trip is cut short when a thief swipes a suitcase, the bus driver disappears, and a fellow tourist is found dead - all in the same day. The distraught tour members return to Pickax, only to find the town in a tizz. And when the village scuttlebutt focuses on the bizarre behaviour of one of the tour's surviving members, Qwill's sensitive moustache tells him that more trouble is on the way. What readers are saying about The Cat Who... series: 'These [books] make lovely, light-hearted reading with a good mix of humour and adventure''The entire 'Cat Who...' series are a delight for cat and mystery lovers''Quirky - lovely for anyone who owns or has owned an intelligent cat'
The Cat Who Went Bananas: A quirky feline mystery for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #27)
by Lilian Jackson BraunThe stage is set for a deadly crime... Lilian Jackson Braun weaves another witty mystery in The Cat Who Went Bananas, the twenty-seventh outing for Qwill and his very clever cats. Perfect for fans of Rita Mae Brown and Sofie Kelly.'Lilian Jackson Braun keeps both paws planted on the side of charming' - Los Angeles Times The good people of Pickax are agog with anticipation. Not only is the new bookstore, The Pirate's Chest, about to open, but the Theatre Club is set to perform Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest.The play does not continue past opening night, however, for a member of the cast is killed in a car accident... or was it an accident? Koko seems to suspect otherwise, and Qwill and his clever cats have their work cut out for them. What readers are saying about The Cat Who Went Bananas: 'What can I say - there is not one single title in the series that does not delight''These [books] are keepers, just begging to be read and re-read again''Five stars'
The Cat Who Went Into the Closet: A captivating feline mystery for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #15)
by Lilian Jackson BraunIs everything Koko finds in the closet a potential clue? Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum smell something fishy in The Cat Who Went Into the Closet, an endearing and witty feline whodunnit from acclaimed author Lilian Jackson Braun. Perfect for cat lovers and crime fans.'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' - Belfast Telegraph Jim Qwilleran and his sleuthing Siamese companions, Koko and Yum Yum, up sticks from their converted apple-barn home for the snowy winter months and move into the old Gage mansion. The house belongs to Junior Goodwinter's grandma, Euphonia, and is full of commonplace treasures hidden in dusty closets - a curious cat's heaven. Everything goes well until the phone rings announcing that Euphonia has been found dead at her new Florida home. The strange thing is that the apparently happy and healthy 88-year-old seems to have committed suicide.It isn't long before Koko is turning up all kinds of junk - letters, photographs, ribbons and dancing shoes - every one a potential clue. And Qwill finds himself befriending a feisty Florida retiree who might just have the answer to why a harmless eccentric like Euphonia died such a surprising death... What readers are saying about The Cat Who... series: 'These [books] make lovely, light-hearted reading with a good mix of humour and adventure''The entire 'Cat Who...' series are a delight for cat and mystery lovers''Quirky - lovely for anyone who owns or has owned an intelligent cat'
The Cat Who Went Underground: A witty feline mystery for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #9)
by Lilian Jackson BraunMurder is only a whisker away... Koko and Yum Yum must come to Qwill's rescue in Lilian Jackson Braun's captivating mystery The Cat Who Went Underground. Perfect for crime fans and cat lovers.'Most detectives do their legwork on two legs. A few, however, do it on four...' - Associated PressJim Qwilleran packs up his old kit bag and his two Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, for a sun-and-fun summer at his log cabin in Moose County. Their vacation starts off ominously with the disappearance of a handyman hired to patch up Qwilleran's cabin. But the felines really start throwing catfits when they come across a dead body or two... A serial killer may be right under Koko's nose, and now this ingenious Siamese must dig deeper to clear poor Qwilleran of suspicion - and dig up the buried motive for a catastrophic crime. What readers are saying about The Cat Who... series: 'These [books] make lovely, light-hearted reading with a good mix of humour and adventure''The entire 'Cat Who...' series are a delight for cat and mystery lovers''Quirky - lovely for anyone who owns or has owned an intelligent cat'
The Cat Who Went Up the Creek: An enchanting feline mystery for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #24)
by Lilian Jackson BraunDigging for gold throws up some unlikely results... Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum's holiday is disturbed by the discovery of a body in Lilian Jackson Braun's delightful mystery The Cat Who Went Up the Creek. Perfect for fans of Simon Brett and Shirley Rousseau Murphy.'Irresistible' - Booklist Pickax's favourite columnist, James Qwilleran, is enjoying a brief holiday in the nearby town of Black Creek - but his two Siamese, who prefer the spaciousness of their home, beg to differ. The blissful tranquillity is soon interrupted by the discovery of a body floating down the creek. And a possible motive for his murder is suggested when several gold nuggets are found in his possession. Might he have been illegally prospecting for gold? If so, it seems he wasn't the only one in search of an easy fortune. And his competitor is far more determined to strike it rich... What readers are saying about The Cat Who Went Up the Creek: 'Ms Braun weaves her usual spell around Qwill et al''Entertaining and comical...keeps you guessing till the end!''A purrfect read'
Cat Yoga: Purrfect Poses for Flexible Felines
by Sam HartErr, I think you mean Downward CatHow can you tell whether your cat is purrfecting its Sphinx pose or just being, well, a cat? You may think your cat is just a naturally bendy weirdo, but the truth is, they’re probably one of the growing number of Zen Yogi Cats – and this book is here to expose what happens when yoga and cats collide. Whether they’re paws-ing to enjoy their morning Sun Salutations, working on their flexibility, searching for the divine (laser) light or exhaling hairballs, these cats are getting their om-meow on in the world of Cat Yoga.
Cat Yoga: Purrfect Poses for Flexible Felines
by Sam HartErr, I think you mean Downward CatHow can you tell whether your cat is purrfecting its Sphinx pose or just being, well, a cat? You may think your cat is just a naturally bendy weirdo, but the truth is, they’re probably one of the growing number of Zen Yogi Cats – and this book is here to expose what happens when yoga and cats collide. Whether they’re paws-ing to enjoy their morning Sun Salutations, working on their flexibility, searching for the divine (laser) light or exhaling hairballs, these cats are getting their om-meow on in the world of Cat Yoga.
Cat Yoga
by Rick TillotsonFeaturing three classic yoga positions for cats, these mini note pads are as flexible as any feline, but are much more cooperative when you try to put them in your bag. 3 pads, 64 pages each
Cat Zodiac: An Astrological Guide to the Feline Mystique
by Maeva ConsidineMystified by your cat? Look to the stars—and this whimsically illustrated guide—for answers!Whether you’ve got a brand-new kitten or a longtime feline companion, you need only look to the stars to demystify your cat’s personality and behaviors. This zodiac collection delves into the inner lives of cats, exploring each sun sign and offering character traits, lifestyle insights, and relationship inclinations to help cat owners learn to live in harmony with their unique pets. Filled with delightful illustrations, this book helps you understand your tabby Taurus or calico Capricorn—and finally unlocks the secrets of the feline mystique!
The Cat Zodiac: Astrology for Your Cat
by Maggy GreymalkinLong have humans looked to the stars for guidance in their lives, but what about the destiny of their cats? On the surface, cats may seem to care about very little other than finding the sunniest spots to nap or the best boxes to hide in, but they have higher paths, greater purposes and truer callings in life. Providing insight into the signs, the stars and the elements and how they affect every aspect of a cat’s life, with horoscopes, tarot and paw readings for mystic moggies, this book is the perfect guide to the secrets of the cat zodiac.
The Cat Zodiac: Astrology for Your Cat
by Maggy GreymalkinLong have humans looked to the stars for guidance in their lives, but what about the destiny of their cats? On the surface, cats may seem to care about very little other than finding the sunniest spots to nap or the best boxes to hide in, but they have higher paths, greater purposes and truer callings in life. Providing insight into the signs, the stars and the elements and how they affect every aspect of a cat’s life, with horoscopes, tarot and paw readings for mystic moggies, this book is the perfect guide to the secrets of the cat zodiac.
Catabunga!: A Get Fuzzy Collection (Get Fuzzy)
by Darby ConleyOur tough-as-nails crew has been assembled. Bucky Katt has a plan to take out the ferrets next door, and it will require all of his powers of disguise and stealth to get the job done. Satchel Pooch is going on the offense and channeling his inner assault-broccoli to defeat the vegetables before they defeat him. And Rob, the unofficial peacekeeper, is left to clean up the aftermath before the whole thing becomes an international incident. Packed with intrigue, covert aggression, and domestic warfare, Catabunga! is an all-out battle of wit and words that&’s not to be missed.
Catakism: A Humorous Purr-spective on Humankind's Obsession with Cats
by Jeff LazarusDoes your cat own you? What has caused us to enthrone cats as the most popular pet on the planet? Why do we devote so much of our time and income to grooming, feeding, coddling, photographing, praising, providing laps for, and “entertaining” our cats? If an anthropologist from outer space were to study our civilization objectively, would she not conclude that our devotion to Cat amounted to nothing less than a full-blown religion? Would she be wrong? Catakism, the belief system, is rooted in a bold premise: namely, that felines are humanity’s biological and spiritual masters. By allowing Man to handle all of Her low-level needs, Cat is free to do the higher-level spiritual work that Man has no time for, such as meditating seventeen hours a day, teleporting into locked rooms and cabinets, communing with disembodied spirits, and reeducating humanity on the true purpose of boxes, bags, and keyboards.
Catalina Magdalina Hoopensteiner Wallendiner Hogan Logan Bogan Was Her Name
by Tedd ArnoldThough she has two arms that drag along the ground, two feet bigger than a bathroom mat, and just two teeth in her mouth, life for Catalina is full and fun! Meet CATALINA MAGDALENA HOOPENSTEINER WALLENDINER HOGAN LOGAN BOGAN! She had a funny name but she wasn't much to blame, Her mother gave it to her just the same, same, same! Bestselling author/illustrator Tedd Arnold has transformed this popular camp song into a wild, wacky, happy story!
Catalog Living at Its Most Absurd
by Molly ErdmanMillions have already been to Gary and Elaine's. Isn't it time you dropped by? Have you ever flipped through the pages of a Pottery Barn catalog and thought, "Who actually lives that way?" Rest assured, you are not alone. Pushed too far by a photo depicting a plate of figs placed under a table, actor and Second City-alum Molly Erdman created Gary and Elaine, a well-heeled and deeply superficial couple living happily amongst abundantly pillowed chairs, giant abacuses, and decorative fruit. Inspired by Erdman's popular blog Catalog Living, Decorating Takes (Wicker) Balls takes home décor catalog photos and sends them up with wickedly funny captions mockumenting Gary and Elaine, their lives, and their absurdly over-decorated rooms. Praise for www.catalogliving.net:"'Catalog Living'" taps into thoughts many have had ... about how things are sold to us." --Chicago Tribune
Catastrophe: And Other Stories (Art Of The Story Ser.)
by Dino Buzzati“Weird [and] wonderful” stories by a Strega Prize winner with “shades of Fellini, shades of Dickens, shades of the great Italian horror director Mario Bava” (Los Angeles Times).From “The Epidemic,” which traces the gradual effects of a “state influenza” that targets those who disagree with the government, to “The Collapse of the Baliverna,” in which a man puzzles over whether a misstep on his part caused the collapse of a building, to “Seven Floors,” which imagines a sanatorium where patients are housed on each floor according to the gravity of their illness and brilliantly highlights the ominous machinations of bureaucracy, Strega Prize–winning Italian writer Dino Buzzati’s surreal, unsettling tales reckon with the struggle that lies beneath everyday interactions and the sometimes perverse workings of human emotions and desires, and, with wit and pathos, describe the small steps we take as individuals and as a society in our march toward catastrophe.In “twenty riveting stories” (Publishers Weekly), Buzzati brings to vivid life the slow and quietly terrifying collapse of our known everyday world. In stories touched by the fantastical and the strange, and filled with humor, irony, and menace, Catastrophe illuminates the nightmarish side of our ordinary existence, and feels as timely today as ever.“Each of these stories is steeped in terror . . . Judith Landry’s vibrant translations render [Buzzati] at once witty and sinister.” —Jhumpa Lahiri, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times–bestselling author of The Namesake“Out of a gothic tale . . . Frightening, lyrical, and provocative.” —The New York Times“[A] fantasist and moralist in the vein of Kafka [with] a bold inventive power that shows his kinship with such other unconventional spirits as Poe, Gogol, Borges, Donald Barthelme, and his countryman Italo Calvino.” —Christian Science Monitor“Some of Buzzati’s stories have the delicacy of fairy tales. . . Other stories have the visceral thrust of horror fiction. . . Buzzati’s varied and immensely satisfying stories will appeal to readers receptive to the possibility of the bizarre behind the banal.” —Publishers Weekly“An evocative collection that might pull the rug from under your feet.” —Kirkus Reviews