QUESTION: What do you get when you combine cats and mystery novels?
ANSWER: A friggin’ boatload of awesome.
I was at Barnes & Noble last Saturday perusing the magazines and young adult sections when I saw a familiar greenish yellow glint out of the corner of my eye.
Cat eyes.
There were probably dozens upon dozens of mystery novels with cats on their covers. I learned that there’s an entire sub-genre of mystery-solving cats. MEOW-ZA!
Did you know about this? I had no idea.
I have so many new books on my wish list now…
Beth says
August 18th, 2014 at 5:46 pmSneaky Pie Brown is an awesome cat name!
Heidi says
August 18th, 2014 at 6:09 pmMom used to be obsessed with “The Cat Who….” series of mystery novels by Lillian Jackson Braun. Each title begins with “The Cat Who…”. There’s a ton of them, so add those to your list as well! So many books, so little time!
Jules says
August 19th, 2014 at 12:05 pmI was just coming in to recommend this! The earlier books are better, though – sadly LJB got a bit… Senile in her advanced years (to the point where people suspected she was using a ghost writer).
Chelsea says
August 18th, 2014 at 6:11 pmOMG! I’m already so behind on my reading though!
Erin says
August 18th, 2014 at 6:29 pmI can’t tell if this is cool or utterly frightening.
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Ellabeaute says
August 18th, 2014 at 6:48 pmAh, I love the concept of cozy cat mysteries.
I think Tabs would make a captivating protagonist. Better yet, you and Tabs, like Sherlock and Holmes.
Icequeen81 says
August 18th, 2014 at 6:54 pmpretty black cat
Kellyn says
August 18th, 2014 at 7:01 pmI would unironically read these.
Dyan says
August 18th, 2014 at 7:39 pmIf I could get back into reading, I would want all of those books! I just can’t seem to get into anymore. 🙁
Kate says
August 19th, 2014 at 5:13 amCoz ladies who read cozy mysteries love cats, dontcha you know ♥☺
Kim says
August 19th, 2014 at 6:26 amHow cool is that? I had no idea. Sneaky Pie Brown is a great cat name but the winning title for me is Words with Fiends (and I love that it’s a Black Cat Bookshop mystery). It’s like Kitty Noir. 🙂
Kris says
August 19th, 2014 at 6:57 amI’ve actually read one of the Rita Mae Brown books, and it’s GOOD! That black cat looks just like my Zoe….
Janet S says
August 19th, 2014 at 12:10 pmI love the ‘Cat Who…’ Books, and the Rita Mae & Sneaky Pie Brown ones! I’m a big cozy mystery fan, and a crazy cat lady so it was inevitable that I’d read these I guess!
Shannon says
August 19th, 2014 at 12:45 pmSo, I don’t know how into webcomics you are, but you should check out my friend’s tumblr webcomic: http://cowboysandindiekids.tumblr.com/
She’s one of my favorite people in the whole wide world, and she’s periodically posting comics about a little girl solving mysteries with her cat! Tubby Cat and Surly Girl! How could life get better?? 🙂
Natalye says
August 19th, 2014 at 4:06 pmI want to check these out!
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Sarah says
August 19th, 2014 at 11:28 pmYes, “The Cat Who…” series is my favorite too! Definitely worth checking out. Also Sofie Kelly’s “Magical Cat” series is really cute. I’m devouring this series at the moment.