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4 comments about Conversations with My Cat.

1. I read Conversations with my Cat right before going to bed and I loved it!! It is laugh-out-loud funny, and has real meaning to what the guy's cat says. This book really helped me to understand cats. I know that not everything in this book is true, but there are many facts, such as the "Tail" language, and what the cat wants to eat (not cat food).

   Conversations with my Cat is about a writer who's cat begins to talk. The cat, "The Bomber," tells his "host" all about being a cat, how cats think (they don't, they just have the Big Urge), and even some cat fairy tales! Having a talking cat in his house changes the man's life. His relationships with his cat and his girlfriend change forever. Read the book to findout about all this and more!

   I gave Conversations with my Cat five stars because it's a funny page tunner that gives you a new way to looking at cats and life. I highly reccomend this book for you if you like animals, especially cats.




2. I liked this book okay but I didn't find it as funny as it was supposed to be. I read it ages ago but I still don't get the end. I know I'm slow, but what's that supposed to mean? The last sentence, "Oh, he's just a big jerk anyway." That *is* Catfish who said that,right? What's that supposed to mean? Mail me if you can tell me something useful!



3. I picked up this book to read on Sunday morning with my 2 cats sitting next to me. This is the first book that I have read where I was laughing out loud and tears running down my face. David Fisher did a remarkable job writting this book and anyone who is a cat lover should read it. Thank you for making my day!!



4. This delightful book is a "must read" for anyone who owns a cat, or thinks they do. It is so funny and close to realism that it could be true and many of us think it is. Especially, us cats. It was a book that I read slower and slower so as not to come to its end.

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5 comments about Murder She Meowed.

1. The 5th installment in the Mrs. Murphy and Tucker Mystery series is going to the races. Mary Minor Haristeen (aka Harry) has been asked to be a fence judge for the Montpelier steeplechase race, and being a huge fan of the sport, she readily agrees. She is a witness to a violent confrontation between two jockeys, and when one of the jockeys is found dead later in the day, she quickly begins to suspect that this was not a simple misunderstanding. The murderer leaves a calling card, and when another jockey turns up dead with a similar card attached to the body, Harry fears that there may be at least two more victims. Along with help from Mrs. Murphy (a tiger cat), Tee Tucker (a Welsh corgi), Pewter (a fat grey cat), and some new animal characters (including mice, several cats, and horses), Harry is able to stop this murderous spree in the competitive world of steeplechase.
   
   I have become a big fan of this series, and really enjoy the banter between the animals. The relationships between the members of the town have been evolving, and I like the way that Harry is loved and embraced by the people who have known her all of her life. She works hard, cares for her animals, and genuinely cares for the town and its residents. I look forward to future books in the series, and am hopeful to see more of a love interest for Harry. The setting in the town of Crozet, Virginia is so quaint and lovely, that it makes you want to pack your bags for a wonderful vacation.
   
   If you enjoy "The Cat Who" mysteries by Lilian Jackson Braun, you might want to give this series a try.
   
   The first book in the series is called "Wish You Were Here". Enjoy!



2. I have all the Mrs. Murphy mysteries. They are lots of fun to read and are a real diversion from True Crime (which I also like). The setting is in the beautiful Virginia horse country, the characters are delightful, the mystery always engaging. Start with "Wish You Were Hear" to see how it all began.



3. Although the plot is simple and the murder easy to figure out in this book, I still enjoyed it. I like the characters in this series. I also enjoyed the look at steeplechase racing that we get with the book. In the story there is someone going around Croznet killing steeplechase jockeys. There doesn't seem to be a connection between the killings, unless it was a gambling debt or drugs. Never fear, Mrs. Murphy, Tucker, Pewter and a few other animals are hot on the trail, and they figure out what's going on long before the humans do. These mysteries are a lot of fun, and especially so for animal lovers. I enjoy this light series.



4. Although this is not the best of the first four Mrs. Murphy mysteries, it is still an enjoyable read. The racing crowd is pretty stereotypical and the mystery is somewhat uninvolving. In the end, the resolution is unsatisfying and Harry (Mary Minor Harristeen) acts out of character. The playing card ploy doesn't work. Still, we learn even more about the continuing characters living in Crozet, Va., and that is what's most important about these stories.
   
   The big question, of course, is whether Harry and her ex, Fair, will get back together. One question not really addressed is whether Blair Bainbridge will ever figure in one of these stories again. His presence would add to some of the tension in the relationship between the Harristeens.
   
   In spite of the shortcomings here, there is no reason not to read on. After all, the only reason not to live in Crozet is that you might get murdered.



5. Crozet, Virginia is an unusual community: aside from having what must be the highest per capita murder rate in North America, it is also a place where cats and dogs sometimes assist humans to uncover killers in their midst. The premise is extremely whimsical, and hardcore mystery fans will find the plots of the "Mrs. Murphy" series very loose indeed--but Rita Mae Brown has a talent for creating memorable characters and turns of phrase, and her lighter-than-air mystery novels are an enjoyable way to wile away a lazy afternoon or two.

   MURDER, SHE MEOWED has a particularly transparent plot--but even so it is one of Brown's more interesting entries in the "Mrs. Murphy" series, reacquainting us with all the Crozet residents (both human and animal) we've come to know and love and introduces one or two new ones as well. In this particular novel, Brown sets her tale against the snobbish Virginia steeplechase community, and when a jockey of questionable background is found stabbed to death in a stable the roots of the crime may be as close at hand as the local drug dealer or as far removed in time as an old missing person mystery. As usual, Brown writes with considerable flair and elan, and fans of the series will find MURDER, SHE WROTE a particularly enjoyable outing.

4 comments about Christmas Carols for Cats.

1. Cats love Christmas too, so why not share the Christmas spirit by singing their own special version of carols snuggled together around the xmas tree. If you have cats, you will identify with every xmas carol in this book.....Truly enjoyable.....



2. This is a really funny book - best read aloud in the company of like minded feline fanciers. Better still - sing a-long around the piano. Add a glass of wine (or 2) and you are guaranteed a great laugh. Excellent present for those fond of cats.



3. Anyone who lives with a cat will know exactly where the writers of this book are coming from. A very humourous collection of songs which reflect the moods of many a cat.

   Not only are the songs enjoyable to read, but the illustrations are an added pleasure.

   The only thing which lets the book down is the size of it. A few more songs, for the price paid, wouldn't have gone a miss.




4. This little book is full of big laughs. Very creative. If you have cats or know someone who does, it's the perfect gift. I brought it to work and everyone wants one now. I recommend this to everyone. Even the illustrations are great.

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1 comments about Somali Cats: Everything About Acquisition, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, Health Care, and Breeding (Complete Pet Owner's Manual).

1. My husband and I are the proud owners of a very cool, amazingly intelligent Somali cat named Sunday. However prior to acquiring her, we didn't even know what a Somali cat was. Now, we are always eager to learn about their habits, characteristics and needs. This is a very imformative little book with a lot of great colour pictures. We've discovered some new facts and tips about our cat . . . and there are other things mentioned in the book where we just say that is so, so true of a Somali! All in all, we're really pleased with the purchase. It's a great book to have on the reference shelf.