Reading the Meow 2024
Reading the Meow is a new reading challenge for me, though it began in 2023. It's hosted by Mallika of Literary Potpourri, and the idea is simple - you just read a book or books featuring cats, then post your thoughts on your blog, or in the comments on Mallika's blog.
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| Charlie, our Lilac Point - and now big brother to... |
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| Herbie, our new boy (Tabby Point) |
Unfortunately for me, the week runs from 10 to 16 June, during which period I will have precisely one full day at home. What's more, the final two days will be spent at a festival where I'll have very little internet access. Nevertheless, I've enjoyed finding the books! And if you can't think of any, Mallika offers many more suggestions here: https://potpourri2015.wordpress.com/reading-the-meow-2023/ and here: https://potpourri2015.wordpress.com/keli-cats-book-corner/
Here's my selection:
Cleveland Amory – The Cat Who Came for Christmas
Lilian Jackson Braun – The Cat Who Could Read Backwards
Colette – Gigi and the Cat
Tom Cox – Under The Paw
Tom Cox - The Good, the Bad and the Furry
Rodney Dale – Cats in Books: A celebration of cat
illustration through the ages
Marilyn Edwards – More Cat Tales from Moon Cottage
Deric Longden – The Cat Who Came In From The Cold
Beverley Nichols – Cats’ ABC
Oliver Soden – Jeoffry, the Poet’s Cat
Doreen Tovey – Cats in the Belfry
And I might just get time to rewatch The Aristocats.
So if you love cats, join in. It'll be fun.
Thanks for this lovely post Rosemary! That's a great selection of books and almost all new to me. You're welcome to post a few days early or after the 16th if the week itself is inconvenient. And what a great idea to rewatch Aristocats--ages since I've seen it too! Lots of love to Charlie and Herbie, they look adorable!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I saw your post and was reminded about this challenge, which I took part in last year but assumed was a one-off. I enjoyed the Cox and Tovey books on your stack. Last week in France I read a memoir of life in Provence with nine cats (Sanctuary in the South: The Cats of Mas des Chats by Margaret Reinhold) that reminded me a lot of Tovey's style. I came across a different Colette work recently that seemed relevant and that I can download for free: Barks and Purrs.
ReplyDeleteOops, didn't mean to make that anonymous. I haven't used this platform for commenting before.
DeleteIt would be great to have you join in. The Memoir sounds wonderful as does Barks and Purrs
DeleteRosemary, how nice to see a photo of Charlie. I have heard you talk about Charlie at Lesa's blog, but seeing a picture is even better. And Herbie is very cute too. I hope you get to read some of those cat books.
ReplyDeleteTracyK at Bitter Tea and Mystery