Tome Time - The Coach House Cats by Marilyn Edwards

Started October 7th, finished November 7th.

This was a titbit book, like all its predecessors.  I haven't much to say on it really.  I thoroughly enjoyed the author's tales of life with her cats and life in her local community.  It is a continuation of the previous books.

I thoroughly enjoy these books.  I think they would be any cat lover's cup of tea.  If you are to read them I suggest you start with her first The Cats of Moon Cottage .

The author comes across as a lovely lady.  She also writes children's fiction, about cats again.  Her website can be found here - http://www.thecatsofmooncottage.co.uk/

I was sad to learn at the end of the book that this is the last.

4 out of 5 pawprints

Next - The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Book 51 of the 50 Book Challenge

More Cat Tales from Moon Cottage by Marilyn Edwards, 282 pages

Started June 30th, finished July 29th

As the first book in this series was a perfect titbit book I opted for more.  It is just as says on the cover more tales about the author's cats.  If you're a cat lover you'll recognise plenty in this book.  If you're not a cat lover it's probably not for you.

I enjoyed reading it and I've ordered the next in the series.  There's not much to say other than what the title describes.  It's a quick, fun read.  I'm unsure I'll read it again but I'm glad to have discovered the series.

3.5 out of 5 pawprints

Total, Books - 51, Pages - 14,973 Just short of 15,000!

Next - No Off Switch by Andy Kershaw

Book 35 of the 50 Book Challenge

The Cats of Moon Cottage by Marilyn Edwards, 242 pages

Started April 26th, finished May 25th.
This was an impulse buy as I passed it.  I know I shouldn't read biographical tales of cats.  They get me every time.  I know what to expect and what it will cost me in hankies.


It was a book of nice short chapters so it became my titbit book.  If you're not a cat fan I don't think this book is for you.  However if you have room in your heart for the little critters I think you'll enjoy it.


The writer, who is the owner of the titular cats, gets across very well their characters.  She tells their stories well.  You get a great feel for life in this cottage and what the cats mean to it.  There are stories that all cat owners are familiar with along with some surprises along the way.  This is a book that's fun where it should be but with many parts that will move you too.


It's a short snappy read.  One you can dive in and out of if you don't want to read in one fell swoop. 


Special mention must be made about the illustrations.  The illustrator is Peter Warner who has sadly passed away.  He captures cats in a way few people can.  They're not just anatomically correct but character correct too.  The cats are brought to life in the text and these pictures, throughout the book are the wonderful icing on the cake.  


I liked this book a lot.  My next titbit book on the pile is its sequel.


4 out of 5 pawprints

Total so far, Books - 35, Pages -10,694

Next - Southern Seas by Manuel Vazquez Montalban