In 2020, I did a Christmas Gift idea series of posts featuring my favorite cat books. Since it has been five years, I am revisiting a few of those posts each week to highlight some of the cat books that are still my favorites this Christmas season. I’ll wrap up with a post or two featuring the new cat books I have found since 2020 that deserve mention. Here’s my second installment.
Again–Why cat books?
- First of all, I love cats. I love books. So combining the two is a no brainer. I frequently include cats in my own writing.
- They make perfect gifts for cat lovers. I know this, because many have been gifted to me and I have thoroughly enjoyed them.
- They are also good gifts for the cat lover that is otherwise hard to buy for. We all know those people who have everything else they need, but you’d just love to surprise them with something less than obvious that will put a smile on their face.
- There’s just something about the gift of a book for Christmas. It’s mystical. Magical.
- A cat book for Christmas puts me in mind of the Christmas eve tradition that they have in Iceland. I had to look it up because I couldn’t say it or pronounce it to save my life. It’s called Jólabókaflóð, which evidently means the “Christmas Book Flood”. People gift each other books on Christmas eve in this tradition and then everyone reads them that evening. Imagine doing that with your cat on your lap. And the book itself is about cats. Perfection.
Let’s go back and take another look at “Cats on Catnip,” by Andrew Marttila. Andrew Martilla is the professional photographer behind Hannah Shaw, “The Kitten Lady.” “Cats on Catnip” is a true photography book with no stories accompanying the photos. It’s perfect for the ultimate cat lover who also loves excellent photography. Check out the full review below.
Another perfect gift this year is “Living Your Best Life according to Nala Cat.” This is an adorable gem. It features cute photos of Nala with positive affirmations. It’s good for teens or cat addicted girl pals. It is also small enough to be a great stocking stuffer, and is really affordable right now. Check out the full review below.
Finally, this week, I’ll recommend “Tiny but Mighty,” by Hannah Shaw. For the cat lover who is devoted to rescue, or just wants to learn more about infant kittens, this is a great choice. Check out the review below.
I look forward to revisiting more classic cat books from my 2020 review series soon, as well as some brand new recommendations. Thanks for reading!
