There are some great cat books on the market right now. And they make lovely gifts for cat fans.
Whether you’re looking for a great new gift for a loved one, or want an exciting new cat read for yourself, we have the perfect book for everyone.
We’ve listed a selection in the sections below. You can use the links to search for different types of books about cats
Happy Cat Handbook
Before we start, we have some exciting news!
Our own cat book is called the Happy Cat Handbook.
It was published by Penguin Random House in April 2019 and answers many of questions that our readers ask us on The Happy Cat Site.
The Happy Cat Handbook straddles the last two categories linked above. So we’ve put it in the last section below
Don’t forget: add your own favorite cat book in the comments box below.
We’ll update this page with reader’s favorites very soon. Let’s get straight to the books now.
These titles have all earned a space on our cat bookshelf!
Funny Cat Books
How to tell if your cat is plotting to kill you.
This is one of those love it or hate it books. Some folks find it a bit vulgar, but most are going wild about it. One for the grown ups!
The Happy Cat Handbook - A unique guide to understanding and enjoying your cat!
I Could Pee On This
Cute little hardback book of amusing cat poems and prose. Only cat people will get this!
Cat Books and Stories
On to cat stories! Let’s take a look at some cat books about the amazing lives of some beautiful cats out there!
Bailey No Ordinary Cat
The adorable story of a cat who found fame on Instagram. This is a small book with a big heart. Be ready with the tissues!
A Street Cat Named Bob
Poignant, heart warming and inspiring. No wonder they made it into a film. You’ll never look at homeless people in quite the same way again.
Cat Books By Celebrity Cat Trainers
If you’re looking for something a little different, take a look at these books by celebrity cat trainers. These can help you train and bond with your own feline friend!
Total Cat Mojo
If you are a Jackson Galaxy Fan you’ll love this book Jackson’s compassionate approach will help you understand and relate to your cat
The Trainable Cat
John Bradshaw and Sarah Ellis teach you how to train your cat. Very detailed and packed with information on how cats learn.
Cat Science & Cat Behavior Books
Behavior Of The Domestic Cat
The definitive guide to cat behavior. Not for the faint hearted but perfect for true cat geeks with scientific leanings
Cat Sense
What anthrozoologist John Bradshaw doesn’t know about cats isn’t worth knowing! A serious and in-depth study of our feline friends
Our Cat Book
The Happy Cat Handbook
The latest scientific research about cats made readable and fun. The Happy Cat Handbook is a complete guide to choosing and raising a happy, healthy cat.
Your favorite cat books
We love reading as much as we love writing and look forward to hearing your suggestions for more books to add to this page.
Let us know what cat books you’ve read recently and why you liked them.
We’d especially love to hear about your favorite children’s books about cats.
And don’t forget to add your all time favorite!
Your Amazing Cat!
We are so excited to share our new book with you!
If you have enjoyed your visit to The Happy Cat Site we think you'll love The Happy Cat Handbook.
Written by the founders of this website including the author of the hugely successful Happy Puppy Handbook, it's packed with cat care information and fascinating cat facts.
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You missed a great independent Cat book. “The Cat Who Ate His Tail”. The paperback and kindle is available on Amazon.
Inspired by true events, this heartwarming story is told from the perspective of Sneakers, a curious cat with serious emotional baggage