Top 10 Cat Books of 2015
Our Cat Wisdom Top 10 Cat Books of 2015 are selected from traditionally published books we’ve reviewed this year. Every year we read far more book than we review. To narrow down the list, we generally don’t review self-published or small press books, although there were some good ones like the cat story anthology Rescue Me. This year we are awarding only two Golden Purr awards one for fiction and one for nonfiction which we’ll announce next week. The books are listed in no particular order and all make excellent gifts for cat lovers.
1) You Need More Sleep by Francesco Marciuliano Review Fiction, humor.
2) The Good, The Bad, The Furry by Tom Cox Review Non-fiction, humor, memoir.
3) Fat Cat Art: Famous Masterpieces Improved By A Ginger Cat With Attitude by Svetlana Petrova Review Non-fiction, art, humor.
4) Ketzel The Composer Cat by Lesléa Newman, illustrated Amy June Bates Review Children’s picture book. Non-fiction
5) The Cat Bible by Sandy Robins Review Nonfiction, Educational.
6) The Power of Meow by David Michie Review Fiction.
7) Text From Mittens by Angie Bailey, Review Fiction, humor.
8) Walter Chandoha: The Cat Photographer, Interviews by David La Spina and Brittany Hudak. Review Nonfiction, photography.
9) The Old Man and The Cat: A Love Story by Nils Uddenberg with illustrations by Anne Gustavsson. Review Non-fiction, memoir.
10) A Gift From Bob by James Bowen Review Non-fiction, memoir.
A personal message from the editor.
Since it’s the eve of Hanukkah, I’m sharing one of several holiday-themed graphics and photo quotes I’ve been whipping up lately. The act of creating them is calming for me during a stressful time but there are so many, only some will be shared here. Some are on social or at Boomer Muse. Not all of them about cat.s. There are dogs, trees and fog or whatever enchants in the moment.
No matter what your spiritual beliefs, this year feels like a time to dwell in the light. To focus on what’s good and soul nourishing. To appreciate a kindness, no matter how small. These are dark, unsettling times in the world and it’s not an accident that all the books on our top 10 list are uplifting or humorous. Some people deal with anxiety or worry by escaping into thrillers, murder mysteries or darker genres. If that’s your bag, wonderful. Whatever you choose, do choose to read something. Reading remains an instant comfort, escape and adventure. There is a perfect one waiting for you.
Much love and light,
Layla
27 Comments
meowmeowmans
We love your list, Layla! We’ve read four of them so far. 🙂
Layla Morgan Wilde
Well,done!
Caren Gittleman
Ouch! I think I only read about three from that list, maybe 4……..hoping to read far less next year……far, far, less, trust me.
We will be doing our list soon. I keep procrastinating.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Caren, you probably read and definitely review more than me but you review dog books too. Yes, less in on the list next year too
Ellen Pilch
Happy Hanukkah! I can’t wait to read A Gift from Bob.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks and I thin you’ll love this Bob book.
The Island Cats
The mom needs to add these books to her reading list. Which is very very long now. 🙂 Happy Hanukkah!
Melissa & Mudpie
I’ve been working on my list this week and it’s completely different! Such fun memories looking back on the year in books 🙂
Layla Morgan Wilde
I bet, you know I’m not a huge fan of cozies and mysteries but you’ve reviewed some good ones.
Austin Towers
Nice list! We hadn’t heard of all those titles! Happy Chanukah ❤️
Darlene Arden, C.A.B.C.
Great list, Layla. Some I’ve read, some I want to read. The surprise for me is that there is a new book titled The Cat Bible. The title was used by someone else years ago but you can’t copyright titles, that’s a good reason to remember that you have to be sure you’re buying the book you want.
This is a great time of year to think about brightening someone else’s life, whether with a book, a smile, or a sincere compliment. Make someone’s day! 🙂
Layla Morgan Wilde
It baffles me why someone would choose the same title but it happens all the time 🙂
Layla Morgan Wilde
Make someone’s day is a great is my motto but not like Clint Eastwood 😉
The Swiss Cats
Thank you for the list ! It’s funny, Mum has just ordered “The Cat Bible” on Amazon today : it’s her Christmas gift from herself to herself ! Purrs
Layla Morgan Wilde
Great. It’s big with a bit about everything and lots of pics.
Flynn
Happy Hanukkah!
I would love the Fat Cat art book. I have been dropping hints but will probably end up buying it myself.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Good idea! You’ll love it.
Sammy
Thanks for your Top Ten list…….we’ve read several of these. Here’s to a wonderful holiday season for ALL of your family!!!!
Love, Pam and Sam
Climb-It Cat
These look fantastic! Can’t wait to read them. Thank you!
Kathryn
Happy Hanukkah! great choices~
Skeeter and Izzy
Happy Hanukkah!!!!!
We are all about celebrating the joy of all wonderful things great or small. When you can celebrate the smallest of joys then you will always be able to find hope and joy in your life and world!
We celebrate in our hearts everyday.
There will never be anything that can replace the feel and smell and joy of a real book that you hold and love and share!
Thank you for sharing the wonderful list of so many books.
Luvs to ALL!
Skeeter and Izzy & the Feral Gang + Twig & Peanut & Romeo & the Angels >^..^^..^<~
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks and so true! Purrs to you and the entire gang.
Brian Frum
That’s quite an impressive list of cat books!
easy rider
the art book is under my aunts christmas tree this year… hope it ends not with diet kibble for her cat Morris lol
Layla Morgan Wilde
Good choice!
Summer
Great list there!
Fur Everywhere
I need to get a copy of The Cat Bible. I LOVE Bob, but I’ve only had the chance to read the first book. Definitely want to read the rest of Bob’s story!!