The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers

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After dropping a bombshell that was a bestseller, Lilian Jackson Braun brings back James Qwilleran and his famous felines, Koko and Yum Yum, for the twenty-ninth installment of the beloved, bestselling Cat Who . . . series.

Moose County, 400 miles north of everywhere, is in an uproar (good and bad) following vast inheritances from wealthy old families. Only "Cool Koko" knows what's happening . . . and he's not telling. Jim Qwilleran thinks it's because he has more whiskers than ordinary cats, but who's counting?

Meanwhile . . .
Koko meets a piano tuner.
Polly goes to Paris.
Qwill writes a play (an absurdist play titled The Cat Who Got Elected Dog Catcher).
And there's a mysterious death from a bee sting . . .

Customer Reviews:

So Let's Get This Straight...........2007-10-10

So - there was a mystery happening somewhere in Moose County, and Qwill had nothing to do with it, but heard about it vaguely once or twice?

Polly moved to Paris with no notice, and a week later Qwill found someone new to take to dinner, no trouble or emotion involved?

The barn burned down thanks to random arson that had nothing to do with what little plot there was?

And Koko and YumYum make the occasional appearance to reinforce their existence, but do little in regards to the story itself?

The side plots took over! Don't read this book, it's just a disappointment.

Good book, but...(BIG-TIME SPOILER ALERT!).......2007-10-01

I picked up this book, and was so shocked at the barn-burning at the end that I had to read it again. And indeed, I had read that Qwill's barn got burned!! (don't you dare say I didn't warn you!!)

BTW, to those of you that say this book is disjointed: I just took the opportunity to read The Cat Who Read Backwards, and that was disjointed too. I think the entire series has a disjointed feel to it, but that's because while Miss Braun likes to make a whole series, she has to make self-contained books for those of us who are disjointed readers (i.e. those of us who read most of the books out of order).

Can y'all tell that my heart's in Polk County, North Carolina?? She is indubitably my favorite writer still living. She creates the most delightful mystery novels, better than Grafton, better than anyone else save for the dearly departed Virginia Lanier.

BJ Wanlund (aka "The Red-Haired sort-of Qwill")

What did I just finish reading?.......2007-09-30

I am saddened and perplexed. What was this book about? Where did it all go? It consisted of odd paragraphs, vaguely connected. Did Qwill's barn burn down? I think it did, but when did he go over to check it out? Did he and Polly break up? She sent him an unfeeling, unbelievably strange letter, given the long-term relationship they had. He took it as a "Dear John" letter but never reacted, on any realistic level. Wow! Please, ghostwriter of this series, whoever you are, put it to bed! Thank goodness I took this thing out at my local library. Had I bought it, I would be very annoyed, right now. Why did Qwill make almost identical entries into his journal, a few days apart? This pattern of repeated paragraphs in the last few books leads me to believe that the ghostwriter is simply "phoning it in," and whatever is sent is printed, without any editor taking any part in the process, whatsoever. Amazing!

Ruined the whole series.......2007-09-09

I have read the series several times, and also have them all as audio books. Over the years I enjoyed re-reading (and listening to) the series once every year or two. After getting this book I doubt I'll ever read or listen to any of them again. In the back of my mind I'll always know what the characters turned out to be, and don't much care about them any more. I believe LJB is still authoring the books, but is dictating and not writing them. The publisher should be ashamed not to have pulled the plug several books ago when her talent faded. The previous book was awful, but this one is so bad it ruined the whole series.

Insult to Cat Who readers.......2007-09-03

This book was like a slap in the face for loyal "Cat Who" readers. I've read and re-read every one of the series, as well as listened to audio versions. This final book was not just a disappointment, it was insulting. Whoever wrote this one obviously never read the previous ones. Nothing makes sense; the characters aren't true to their previous incarnations. There is no warmth, no heart. The publisher made a lot of money from loyal readers. We deserve a better ending. I think they owe us another final "Cat Who."

The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell (Cat Who...)

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The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell
The Author Who Wasn't There
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The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell

The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell (Cat Who...)
Lilian Jackson Braun
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ASIN: 0515142417

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The residents of Pickax are about to celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding. But in the midst of all the preparations, Qwill has to take time out to deal with Koko's strange new habit of dropping from balconies and landing in the oddest of places-and a couple that has mysteriously gone missing.

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"James Qwilleran and his famous felines, Koko and Yum Yum, are back for another mystery-solving stint in the beloved bestselling Cat Who . . . series. While the town of Pickax is swept up in its sesquicentennial celebrations, Koko has developed a strange new hobby: He drops himself from balconies, occasionally landing in the oddest of places. When a young man comes to visit his wealthy relatives, Koko plummets straight onto his head! Meanwhile, a hurricane is brewing, and the visitor's family members soon fall deathly ill. Qwill has his work cut out for him as Pickax-as foreshadowed by Koko-is about to be hit by a bombshell."

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Good book at a good price........2007-10-10

I purchased a book from the Cat Who series. The book arrived quickly and as described. The price was reasonable, less than I had found elsewhere.

The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell .......2007-10-01

I have read all of Lillian Braun's Cat Books and love them. I share them with all my cat loving friends.

The Author Who Wasn't There.......2007-09-11

Hardcore mystery fans may find it a bit of a stretch, but if your taste runs to expertly written and very light fiction, you can't do better than Lillian Jackson Braun's "The Cat Who..." series. Her detective, reporter James Qwilleran, investigates crimes with the aid of his Siamese cats--and the solutions to the crime inevitably rest more upon intution than actual deduction. The premise sounds farfetched, but Braun's work is usually less fanciful than you might expect, and she presents her eccentric characters and stories with great charm.

Unfortunately, the series has been in marked decline since the 2001 THE CAT WHO WENT UP THE CREEK, the publication of which raised speculations about whether or not the book had been ghostwritten by another author. The 2005 THE CAT WHO WENT BANANAS was a marked low point; with the 2006 THE CAT WHO DROPPED A BOMBSHELL, however, the series receives a slight upturn. This is not to say, however, that BOMBSHELL is any less immune to accusations of "ghostwriting;" although better plotted and better written, it simply doesn't read very much like Braun.

In this particularly title, Qwilleran's home attracts the nephew of a much respected and somewhat elderly couple. When wayward Siamese Koko literally drops from a rafter onto the young man's head, Qwill knows something is amiss--but what? Unfortunately, he is distracted by the necessity of participation in the city's 150 anniversary celebrations, too distracted to be aware that murder is afoot.

As noted, BOMBSHELL reads much better than recent entries in the series; that, however, is not saying much, and it does seem likely to me that Braun is no longer actively writing the series but instead generating basic plot ideas for development by others. The book lacks her light, bemused touch. Give it a miss.

GFT, Amazon Reviewer

Avoid this installment.......2007-08-20

Even though this is a short book, there's plenty of repetition of mundane details about goings on in Moose County. I remember when Qwill actually took the time to investigate murders instead of just waiting for a letter from a friend of a friend to arrive and tell him who done it (and how and when). There's one possible murder in this book that never gets solved, but maybe the letter for that one got delayed and will show up in the next book in the series, which I don't plan to read.

The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell.......2007-06-27

This may not have been one of the best of the series, but it was still pleasant reading. I always enjoy reading about the colorful characters in Moose County.

The Craggy Hole in My Heart and the Cat Who Fixed It: Over the Edge and Back with My Dad, My Cat, and Me

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Narcissistic woman, narcissistic family, but the cat is nice.
Wonderful and tearjerking read

The Craggy Hole in My Heart and the Cat Who Fixed It: Over the Edge and Back with My Dad, My Cat, and Me
Geneen Roth
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ASIN: 1400083192
Release Date: 2005-06-28

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In this inspiring and joyous book, New York Times bestselling author Geneen Roth introduces her remarkable twenty-pound cat, Mister Blanche, and her beloved father, Bernard, as she takes readers deep into the story of how each finally taught her to love without reservation and accept that she might someday lose those whom she believed she couldn’t live without. Told with warmth and wit, The Craggy Hole in My Heart and The Cat Who Fixed It is a poignant and funny story about how to live with love—and never live without it.

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One for your permanent library.......2007-04-29

A beautiful and engaging story, this memoir deals with coming of age, learning to accept and give love, coming to terms with parents, and death and dying. Geneen Roth masterfully writes about many of life's large universal themes and puts them together expertly into a cohesive whole. This story will stick with you. This book is one of those rare gems to keep in your permanent library, one that will surely unfold a different lesson and mystery each time you read it.

Worth re-reading over and over!.......2006-08-04

I love this book and I often re-read it. Funny and clever writing. Easy to relate to and written with heart!

Hope for those who have suffered a loss.......2006-07-12

Parents, like all humans, are imperfect. When they die, we sometimes recall events, actions, and issues that make us question why we may have ever thought they loved us. Pets, on the other hand, come with no strings attached. They love unconditionally and are a source of joy that is boundless. Geneen covers losing both in the funny and touching book, which may offer healing and hope for those who have lost either.

Narcissistic woman, narcissistic family, but the cat is nice........2006-06-10

I was extremely disappointed with this book. It has a great title and the concept of someone who loved neither cats nor herself learning to live with both interested me.
Lo and behold, Geneen Roth spends less than a page describing her antipathy to cats. She gets Blanche, suddenly he's ten years old, and there's no description of how she came to accept something she formerly disliked.
Her description of herself as an overweight, selfhating shopaholic (there are many, many mentions of earrings) is followed by a description of her immediate marriage to an apparent saint. Ms. Roth spends most of the book describing how successful, rich, and spoiled she is--how many people get Zen masters and acupuncture treatments for their cats?--but the greater part is spent on describing her neuroses and her father, pretty much in that order.
Ms. Roth is apparently stung that her father left his money to his wife rather than to her and her brother. If she truly loved her father she'd not have expected anything; after all, his medical treatments were 'only' half a million dollars. His wife is described as working as a secretary. Why does a millionaire's wife work? Possibly because she needs to for financial or personal reasons? In any case, Daddy's money was his, not hers, and he probably felt that Ms. Roth had enough on her own, while the wife needed it more.
This is a self serving tale of a very privileged woman who likes to write about herself. I would have appreciated hearing more about the cat.

Wonderful and tearjerking read.......2006-05-14

This book was absolutley wonderful! It pulls at your heart and really makes you think. I recommend it to everyone. Geneen has a great way with words. I have enjoyed some of her other books as well such as Appetites and When You Eat at the Refrigerator Pull Up a Chair.

The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts (The Cat Who...)

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These Cats will never get old
So Sad....
My Favorite Cozy Mystery Series!
The Cat who talked to ghosts
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The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts (The Cat Who...)
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ASIN: 0515102652

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When Mrs. Cobb heard unearthly noises in the antique-filled farmhouse, she called Jim Qwilleran for help. But he was too late. It looked as if his kindly ex-housekeeper had been frightened to death--but by whom? Or what? Now Qwilleran's moved into the historic farmhouse with his two cat companions--and Koko the Siamese is spooked. Is it a figment of feline imagination--or the clue to a murder in Moose County? And does Qwilleran have a ghost of a chance of solving this haunting mystery?

Customer Reviews:

These Cats will never get old.......2007-08-29

Ms Braun is a master writer. I have personally read almost all of her "cat" books and each one stands on its own.....however, you know the characters as your own neighbors.

So Sad...........2007-08-01

In the latest edition with Qwill and the gang of cats we see a major character killed off which is so sad cos she was one of the nices ones.

Once discovered that Qwills old friend has been "scared to death" he moves in to the farm house, which doubles as a museum, and begins to sniff out possible explanations for his dear friends death. Again this leads to Ko Ko trying to state the facts from his point of view what is going on, even going as far as talking to ghost....or so it seems. And naturally what insues is fun new characters, more murders, and even more mayhem all leading to the killer in the end.

If your looking for a really easy read this is definitly for you as long as you are a fan of the series because the murder mystery definitly takes back seat to the other story lines and new and familiar characters that pop up. If your new to the series I would recommend starting at the beginning to see how it all began. A must read for any Cat Who fan....

My Favorite Cozy Mystery Series!.......2006-10-01

In the 10th book in the Cat Who mystery series, James Qwilleran aka "Qwill", is called late one evening by his dear friend, Iris Cobb. Iris has been frightened by some noises that she hears outside of her apartment at the Goodwinter Memorial Museum and begs Qwill to help her. Immediately throwing on clothes over his pajamas, Qwill rushes out to Iris' home, and arrives too late, only to find his former housekeeper already dead...apparently from a heart attack. Mourning the loss of his friend, Qwill agrees to move into her apartment and take her place until a permanent replacement is found. Moving into Iris' home also gives Qwill the opportunity to poke around in her sudden and suspicious death.

Moving his adored cats, KoKo and Yum Yum, to the museum, Qwill begins to question his feeling about ghosts. Several influential members of the town claim to have seen them, and Qwill wonders if Iris had been frightened to death by a ghost's apparition. But redirecting Qwill's attention from the untimely death are several other strange occurances in Moose County. One is the annoying presence of Vince Boswell, the loud, brash man who lives up the lane from the museum and who is being considered to be the replacement for Iris, despite his lack of aptitude for the job. Another is an escaped felon that shows up in town...and shortly after his arrival, his ex-wife's goats are poisoned. Finally, many begin to wonder about the Goodwinter curse, and rumors continue to swirl regarding the death of Ephraim Goodwinter decades after his death. Qwill questions all of the facts, and in the end, finds that all of the pieces to this puzzle neatly tie together to spell murder.

This is my favorite cozy mystery series! I had read all of the books in the past, and wanted to read them again for a second time. This time around, I have chosen to listen to them on CD, as I love the voice of George Guidall. I must say that I was very saddened by Iris' death, as she was one of my favorite characters in this series. Many fans enjoy the homey, familiar feel of the town and the characters themselves, and Iris had become one of the favorites. I did, however, love this installment with all of its twists and turns!

If you are looking for a hardcore thriller, this would not be the series for you. However, if you are a fan of small town cozies, give this series a try. You might just find that you have become an avid "Cat Who" fan before the book is even finished.

This is a great series by my favorite author!

The first book in the series is called "The Cat who Could Read Backwards". Enjoy!

The Cat who talked to ghosts.......2006-08-06

The cat series are just a pleasure to listen to. Lilian Jackson Braun has captured the essense of a good mystery, and George Guidall brings the charactures to life. Easy listening.

A Wispy Mystery for Fans of the "Cat Who" Series.......2006-03-18

I received a hardbound copy of this book, signed by the author and the cat, Koko. For a cat lover, Koko's signature is very nice. Unfortunately, this tenth member of the "The Cat Who" series is the wrong place to start reading. If you have not read any of the series, it would be wise to begin with the first book and proceed through the ten books in succession. For fans of "The Cat Who" series, I suspect that this is another enjoyable story of the comings and goings of the citizens of Moose County, especially newsman Jim Quilleran and his cats, Yum Yum and Koko. For persons that have not read the previous books, it may seem like a talkative record of daily life in Moose County. The mystery in the story relates to the death of Iris Cobb from a heart attack. Was the heart attack caused by ghosts? It comes as no surprise that ghosts had nothing to do with it. My advice, if you have not read any books in the series, is to read the earlier ones first and don't expect a thriller. You likely will either love this book, or be bored by it.

The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare (Cat Who...)

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Othello, Hamlet, The Tempest...the cats got it right!
My Favorite Cozy Series!
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Koko Rides the Elevator
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The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare (Cat Who...)
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ASIN: 0515095826

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Othello, Hamlet, The Tempest...the cats got it right!.......2007-07-29

This is the first one of the series I've read. I must say I am so delighted that I'm now reading THE CAT WHO WASN'T THERE.

For a short time I have been to Pickaxe where I've made friends with Polly, the librarian, avuncular Qwilleran, and dear Mrs. Cobb. I should say, POOR Mrs. Cobb, but I have a feeling she is going to bounce right back after her big ordeal. I've suffered through a mean snow storm and a couple of startling catastrophies, reasons for which are not divulged till the end.

Was anybody listening to Ko-Ko and Yum-Yum?. They are cats who are indulged gastrnomically, but who maintain their independence...as all good cats do, especially Siamese. Someone should have been taking their insights and pranks to heart. They are certainly given credit at the finish of the story.

Each character in this book brings to mind someone, somewhere I've met before. Lillian Braun describes them so vividly they've stayed with me for days. And they are worth thinking about.

My only criticism is there were times I wanted more interaction with Ko Ko and Yum Yum.

My Favorite Cozy Series!.......2006-08-17

In the 7th book in The Cat Who...series, James Qwilleran aka "Qwill", is becoming acclimated to his new life as a millionaire in Pickaxe City (400 miles north of everywhere). He has moved his two beautiful Siamese cats (KoKo and Yum Yum) into the old Klingenschoen mansion and has settled in for a five year stay to fulfill the requirements of Aunt Fanny's will.

As the book begins, Qwill is awaiting the arrival of "the big one", a huge snow fall, as predicted every day on the weather report on WPKX. He is starting to adapt to life as the richest man in Moose County, and has started dating the local librarian, Polly Duncan. He begins to get acquainted with the various families in town, and develops an easy friendship with Junior Goodwinter, the young, energetic editor of the Pickax Picayune. When Junior's father dies suddenly in an accident, Qwill sympathizes with his friend, and looks for ways to save the centuries' old newspaper run for years without profit. Qwill begins to become suspicious of Junior's mother, and her reaction to her husband's death. It seems the widow is ready to sell all of her possessions and has been seen around town with a new man. Could the death of Senior Goodwinter have been anything more than a bad car accident? Distracting Qwill from the suspicious death is the upcoming marriage of his beloved housekeeper, Mrs. Iris Cobb. Qwill brought Mrs. Cobb up from "Down Below" to manage his household and the new museum that is being created in the Klingenschoen mansion. But the man she is marrying is highly disliked in town, and Qwill works hard to insure that Mrs. Cobb is marrying the right man for her.

This is my favorite cozy mystery series! I had read all of the books in the past, and wanted to read them again for a second time. This time around, I have chosen to listen to them on CD, as I love the voice of George Guidall. I am happily rediscovering how Qwill became a resident of Moose County, and how many of the series regulars join him from "down below". In this installment, Qwill brings Hixie Rice to town, and begins to talk about having old friend, Arch Riker, join him in Moose County. Also in this book, Qwill's long-time romance begins with librarian, Polly Duncan.

This is a great series by my favorite author!

The first book in the series is called "The Cat who Could Read Backwards". Enjoy!

My Favorite Cozy Series!.......2006-08-17

Koko Rides the Elevator.......2005-05-03

As we join the soap opera that is Pickax City in this the seventh book of this series we find that all is quiet, at least in the beginning. The people of Moose County are bracing for the first snow of the year, which they refer to as "the big one" and Jim Qwilleran has lost another love interest. Of course anybody who has read any of the other books knows that before long somebody is going to die and that usually the deaths just keep right on coming. With only 4000 people in Pickax City the author is eventually going to have to bring in new people or quit killing off so many in each book. This series can be just a little morbid but I have found that once one begins reading these books the marvelous characters and backdrop become addictive.

Right on schedule there is a death that looks like an accident but Qwilleran isn't so sure that it wasn't murder or even suicide. The first death to occur throws things into an uproar that particularly affects one of Qwilleran's close friends and he jumps into action to solve the problem. He also finds a new love interest and his housekeeper is hinting that she may be close to getting a proposal from her new beau. Along the way he opens a museum in his new palatial home and is suspicious of his old friend Hixie Rice's new boyfriend. Qwilleran also learns that the local radio station predicts snow every day in November until they are finally right and he learns a hard lesson about "the big one" after he starts to ignore the weather forecast. All the while Koko, the cat in the title, is trying to tell the former ace reporter something but somehow Qwilleran misses all of the signals. Koko, for his part learns to use the new elevator in the house and rides up and down a lot.

Like the previous books in the series, the mystery in this book becomes secondary to the antics of the people and cats of Moose County. Lilian Jackson Braun has an uncanny ability when it comes to character creation and the reader will get attached to these people, which makes it all the more sad when she kills somebody off. I have even developed a desire to visit Moose County, even though it is a figment of the author's imagination. I would particularly like to visit the town of Brr where it is always colder than it is anywhere else in Moose County. This is just the kind of extra touch that makes these wonderful books so addictive.

THE BEST BOOK SERRIES EVER.......2005-02-18

The Cat Who is the best serries ever full of humor wit and complexity,
James Macentosh Qwilerin is a off beat repoter/Billion air with his 2 cats Koko and Yumyum who are no shorter than extra ordinary.
This is the best book serries I have ever read and would recomend it to any one over 10.
Trevor Oliver
12 Years old

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My Favorite Cozy Mystery Series!
go out on a good note
The Cat Who Smelled a Rat
Not Enough Mystery
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The Cat Who Smelled a Rat (Cat Who...)
Lilian Jackson Braun
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ASIN: 0515132268

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Moose County journalist and philanthropist James Qwilleran, better known to fans of Lilian Jackson Braun's evergreen series of feline-inspired thrillers as the owner of a couple of remarkably prescient Siamese cats named Koko and Yum Yum, is comfortably ensconced in his winter residence in Pickax at the beginning of The Cat Who Smelled a Rat. But he and the other citizens start hoping for snow when a series of arson fires threaten their safety as well as the historically significant shafthouses that sit atop the long-closed mine sites scattered throughout the county.

Qwilleran and his pets take quite a while to connect the fires with the death of a local builder in a seemingly unrelated accident. But his leisurely jaunt to the conclusion of this lightly plotted adventure leaves plenty of room for the author to do what she does best, which is sketching the picaresque characters who people Pickax and dwelling on the small-town charms of a place where everybody knows everything about everybody. The cats are quicker to solve a crime than the local constabulary. Only Koko could find the clues hidden in an antique pitcher and an old-fashioned glove box, and only a cat lover could consider this a mystery or even a romance. There's no suspense, very little drama, hardly any blood, and not even a hint of sex between Qwilleran and his lady. But Braun's fans are legion, so we know she must be doing something right. --Jane Adams

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When a series of suspicious fires is followed by a blood-chilling murder, Jim Qwilleran begins to investigate-with a little help from his feline friends.

"A puzzling mystery...a most welcome addition to the series." (Publishers Weekly)

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My Favorite Cozy Mystery Series!.......2006-09-15

In the 23rd book in the Cat Who mystery series, James Qwilleran aka "Qwill", has settled into his winter condo in Pickaxe City (400 miles north of everywhere) and is awaiting "the big one", or first large snowfall of the season. He has moved his two beautiful Siamese cats (KoKo and Yum Yum) into the condo, and starts the book with some redecorating to make his place more comfortable.

The county is in a drought, and everyone is counting on the first big blizzard of the season to stop the threat of forest fires in the area. The citizens form a patrol to watch for the fires that can sometimes smolder undetected in the old shaft houses for years. Everything is going well until one of the members of the volunteer patrols is shot after catching an arsonist at work trying to destroy one of the historic shaft houses. Another murder occurs, this time of a prominent local businessman, Qwill begins to suspect that the two cases are somehow strangely connected. He starts to poke around, and cracks the case with the help of his two irrepressible felines, KoKo and Yum Yum.

This is my favorite cozy mystery series! I had read all of the books in the past, and wanted to read them again for a second time. This time around, I have chosen to listen to them on CD, as I love the voice of George Guidall. This is probably one of my favorite installments in the series, even though I love them all. The characters and the setting of the small towns in Moose County are what keep drawing many readers back...so if you are looking for a hardcore thriller, this would not be the series for you. However, if you are a fan of small town cozies, give this series a try. You might just find that you have become an avid "Cat Who" fan before the book is even finished.

This is a great series by my favorite author!

The first book in the series is called "The Cat who Could Read Backwards". Enjoy!

go out on a good note.......2006-06-22

I've just reread "The Cat Who Smelled a Rat." In it, Jim Qwilleran is still in fine mettle. This mystery, No. 23 in the "Cat Who" series, is the last one most fans will enjoy. In this book, Qwill still remembers small details from previous novels. He's still interested in the mysteries around him, and he does some active snooping around. He's still a bit of the Lothario despite himself. And he still has faith in Koko's awesome powers.

Starting with the next book, the mystery gets solved almost by accident. Qwill becomes a parody of himself, and the novels start to get worse and worse. Eventually, the books begin to get facts wrong and characters begin to act, well, out of character or just inexplicably drop out of sight. (The latter must be hard to do in a small town 400 miles north of anywhere.) Whether Lilian Jackson Braun, now approaching 90, has lost her touch, or whether they're being ghost-written, I leave to you to judge. But the books become just dreadful.

I recommend that readers go out on a high note and stop after No. 23. It's been a good run.

The Cat Who Smelled a Rat.......2005-10-26

Another delightful mystery by Lilian Jackson Braun...Qwilleran is able to solve the mystery with the help of Koko, his Siamese cat. A famous rare bookstore located in Pick Ax unexpectedly burns to the ground and the owner is killed. Although he always joked about it, the owner leaves the bookstore to Qwilleran in his will. Qwilleran is thoroughly surprised and plans to build a memorial to him in the town library. Throughout the story, Qwilleran cannot believe that the fire was an accident. Koko confirms his suspicions by leaving a series of cat-like clues. Koko eventually leads him to the suspect after he smells-out the biggest clue.

Not Enough Mystery.......2005-05-11

I picked up this book expecting mopre mystery than I got. The story starts of with Qwilleran going around town collecting gossip. He has a column in the towns newspaper. This gossip did not really intrest me, especially since it took up nearly half of the book! The mystery is the historical minesites around the town being set ablaze. Originally it was thought to be the extreme heat, but at about the halfway point the murder occurs.

A volunteer for the Citizens Fire Watch is murdered, and he notices someone setting the mines ablaze before he dies. After this, Qwilleran goes clue hunting, but it seems to we to be just more gossip.

However, one of the worst things I dislike about this book is the end. In the last 10 to 15 pages there is a rush of clues and the mystery finally solved. I think this rush of clues should have been spread out more throughout the book.

The cats were a nice touch to the story. They added some humor with their cat tantrums, and how seriously Qwilleran takes them.

So, I would recommend this book to anyone who likes or doesn't mind gossip and doesn't mind if the mystery is pretty, light.

Fun Read.......2004-02-29

Although not a great work of literature, these books are a light, easy read which are bound to entertain any animal lover. The animals play a central role in all the charachters lives. I love to read these series just before I go to sleep!

The Cat Who Cried for Help: Attitudes, Emotions, and the Psychology of Cats

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Interesting Insights into Cats' Behavior
Interesting and Easy Read-Good Information
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Good Resource for Understanding Feline Issues
Best of its kind

The Cat Who Cried for Help: Attitudes, Emotions, and the Psychology of Cats
Nicholas Dodman
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Release Date: 1999-02-02

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Dr. Nicholas Dodman, professor of behavioral pharmacology at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and director of the Behavior Clinic, turns his attention to our feline friends and their mysterious minds in The Cat Who Cried for Help. Similar to Dodman's discussion of dog behavioral problems in his popular first book, The Dog Who Loved Too Much, The Cat Who Cried for Help examines aggravating cat habits and undesirable behavior, and shows how modifications in such areas as diet, exercise, and environment cause remarkable improvements in the majority of problem cats. Divided into three sections, Dodman first tackles aggressive behavior, followed by emotional behavior, and compulsive cats. With examples from his own practice, Dodman intelligently communicates symptoms, treatment options, and helpful tips for prevention. Vital to his treatment is maintaining the cat's dignified and independent nature, an objective sure to please those cat owners irritated by certain kitty traits but concerned first and foremost for the health and well-being of their cats. Praised by author Elizabeth Marshall Thomas as "a thoughtful and creative approach to changing detrimental behavior," The Cat Who Cried for Help is perfect for cat owners interested in better understanding their fascinating feline.

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In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Nicholas Dodman does for feline psychology what he did for canines in his widely acclaimed The Dog Who Loved Too Much.  Here he reveals the fascinating, and often frustrating, mind of one of our most popular--and certainly most independent--animal companions, and shows how we can coexist peacefully with even the stubbornest of cats.

What do you do about a cat determined to tear your sofa to shreds?  Or one who gorges himself on your best running shoes . . . or attacks anyone who dares to open the refrigerator door?  Drawing on remarkable real-life stories from his practice at the prestigious Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Dodman shares the unique, compassionate, dramatically successful treatment programs that have given problem cats a new lease on life . . . and their perplexed owners long-term solutions to even the most intractable disorders.

As any cat owner knows, changing a cat's behavior can seem like an impossible task.  But contrary to popular belief, cats can be trained and cured of irritating habits and undesirable behaviors.  The Cat Who Cried for Help shows how minor adjustments in diet, exercise regimen, and environment can effect dramatic breakthroughs in resolving almost any feline problem.  From cat panic attacks to eating disorders, from litterbox aversion to depression and a wide range of feline phobias, Dr. Dodman has successfully treated and resolved these and many other heretofore untreatable behaviors.

Inside, you'll meet Ashley, the boss-cat who literally bites the hand that feeds him; Jonathan, the binge-eater; Rubles, the Abyssinian Jekyll and Hyde, pussycat one minute, man-eating tiger the next; and Thomas, the cat who cried for help--a little too loudly.  Dr. Dodman's techniques are based on the most up-to-date research in pharmacology and feline behaviorism.  Yet the primary objective of his treatments is to respect and protect the qualities of independence and dignity fundamental to a cat's nature.

Including descriptions of symptoms, treatment options, and tips on prevention, The Cat Who Cried for Help provides everything you need to know to ensure both you and your feline friend a long, happy, and healthy relationship.  If you've ever wanted to better understand the nature of this mysterious, enigmatic, and fascinating creature, Dr. Dodman's book provides a penetrating look into the intriguing and intricate world of the cat in your life.

From the Hardcover edition.

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Interesting Insights into Cats' Behavior.......2007-10-07

I recently adopted a two-year-old stray tomcat from a city shelter. As he is the first feline companion I've had since I was a child, I felt it was important to try to understand how cats think. This book, and "Hiss and Tell," have given me great insights into why cats do what they do.

In "The Cat Who Cried for Help," Dr. Dodman tells fascinating stories of cats who were misunderstood by their owners. There are the cats in multi-cat households who could not get along with each other; cats with genunine medical conditions which underlie their odd behavior; cats who will not use the litter box (often because there are too few of them, or because they are not kept clean); and cats who suck wool. Most tragic is the subject of the title, a happy outdoor tomcat who was captured and forced to live indoors, and then neutered, declawed and de-voiced for the comfort of his owner. Many of the problems seem to stem from taking nocturnal animals whom our Creator made with a great deal of curiosity and the desire to roam outside, and forcing them to live indoors and on human schedules.

The author does spend a lot of time discussing the use of anti-depressants like Prozac and Buspar in controlling cat behavior. This practice may be controversial, but Dr. Dodman demonstrates that in many cases these drugs may be beneficial, particularly where behavior modification has not worked. Highly recommended for those adopting cats, those who already own (or are owned by) cats, and those interested in cats.

Interesting and Easy Read-Good Information.......2007-09-15

I read this book in little less than a week. It is written very well and the author uses actual cases from his practice to illustrate the behavioral problems and solutions he suggests, which not only makes it fun to read the book but makes it easier to relate to your own pets. He does use a lot of pharmalogical solutions, but he always tries to fix the problem without first or get the cat off the meds as soon as possible. I have an agressive dominant cat and a feuding pair and am currently trying his suggestions on fixing the problem. Actually from what the author explained about serotonin increasing drugs I found a natural amino acid that would do the same thing without "drugging" my cat. Anyways, overall great read, kind of Chicken Soup for the Soul kind of read, much recommended. Fun to read.

Excellent BUT................2007-06-22

This is an excellent book on cat behaviour. It is probably the most insightful book on cat behaviour available for the non-specialist reader. I also liked the author's general understanding of the cat's independent nature and the stress on trying to make us appreciate that nature rather than trying to change it. Many other reviewers were not happy with the stress on medication and I can understand that, but I think the doctor also makes clear that there are other non-medical ways of dealing with problem cat behaviours which involve time effort and a degree of owner involvement which many owners will not do. Hence I think his use of medicines I think is more a way to allow these cats to live rather than be abandoned or euthanized by frustrated cat owners. The BUT part of the review is that the author, I think to make the point that maybe it is better to not have a cat than to destroy its nature, uses a number of very heartbreaking sad examples (the title story cat being the most extreme)of owners who basically destroy the cats nature and personality to try to make it fit in their lives. These stories are so sad and awful you want to have the owners arrested. I understand the reason he does this, but frankly this cat owner could have done with the sound advice and without the extreme and sad examples.

Good Resource for Understanding Feline Issues.......2005-10-08

While this book won't necessarily give you all the solutions for your cats' behavior problems, it will give you a much better understanding of why they might be behaving the way they are and what the possibilities and/or alternatives are.

The book is presented mostly as a series of anecdotes or cases which illustrate various points. However, at times it feels like something is missing in the discussion of all possible issues in favor of staying "on the case."

The author is not shy about recommending drugs to ease temporary adjustment problems, points out that in many cases the cat's "problem" can be the situation it is placed in, and comes very close to suggesting at times that some people should perhaps not have cats at all.

While the book did not provide a quick and easy solution to my cats' adjustment problems, it provided a lot of insight and has been handed around to many other cat owners.

Best of its kind.......2005-07-28

This is an older book, but the best written on the subject. If you are having problems with your cat, this book could easily save your cat's life! It covers all kinds of problems, like cats that don't get along, cats that "spray", etc., and the reasons for them, and how to stop them. I have used it for several years on several problems that seemed "impossible", and it worked every time.

The Cat Who Sang for the Birds (Cat Who...)

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NOT ON OF BRAUNS BEST
Yum Yum Goes Cuckoo for a Yo-Yo
A trudge through Moose County
for Moose County content 4 for anyone else
Koko and the birds are funny

The Cat Who Sang for the Birds (Cat Who...)
Lilian Jackson Braun
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"In this delightful new novel featuring Jim Qwilleran and his lovable cats, Koko and Yum Yum, the rites of spring are celebrated with the fine art of birdcalling....and a fateful act of murder. It seems that this spring, a cat's fancy may turn to crime-solving... "

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NOT ON OF BRAUNS BEST.......2007-02-10

I've read some of the Braun series cat books and this one wasn't one of my favorites. It was boring with no plot and it did mention very little about the Butterfly Girl or who she is. The story didn't make any sense at all. I couldn't get into this one. I read it but was disappointed in it. I'm lucky that I only paid $1 for it towards charity.

Yum Yum Goes Cuckoo for a Yo-Yo.......2006-09-21

Once again we tune in on the denizens of Moose County and find all in an uproar. In fact there are several uproars going on in this cozy neighborhood located 400 miles north of everywhere. First there is the new art center which most people love but the director somehow expects the farmers in the vicinity to keep their dirt off of the roads. When it rains you see, that dirt becomes mud and eventually gets tracked into the art center. Worse yet, the library has gotten rid of their card catalog and replaced it with a computer. This little innovation even sparks a demonstration complete with a grill for burning protestor's library cards.

Amid all of the normal Pickax City hubbub resides the ever-affable Jim Qwilleran and his mystery solving cats Koko and Yum Yum. In this entry in the series Koko has taken to singing like a bird and communing with his bird friends as often as he can. He has also been on the case again after a suspicious fire claims the life of one of Pickax's oldest citizens. The authorities rule that the fire started with a kerosene heater but Qwill doesn't buy it and neither does Koko. Yum Yum for her part is happy playing with her new yo-yo.

Eventually of course everything works out and as in previous books Qwill looks back to see just how precise Koko's clues were. For those new to the series Koko, although talented can't talk but he tries to tell Qwill what has happened in some odd ways. Usually however Qwill doesn't figure out Koko's clues until he has solved the mystery on his own. The best thing about this series besides the wonderful cast of characters is that the reader gets the same clues as does Qwilleran and if one pays very close attention Koko will tell you who done it long before the solution is revealed.

Overall this book, while enjoyable is just a little darker than most of the previous entries, although the body count is fairly low especially compared to some of its predecessors. I can't put my finger on the difference but there is a slightly different tone to this book and it is not an altogether welcome change. On the other hand this is still a very fun and entertaining read and this is a book that should be on every cozy mystery lover's bookshelf.

A trudge through Moose County.......2006-05-25

It has been a long time since I last read a "Cat Who" book, but I seem to recall them being more interesting than this one. It is difficult to tell the backdrop from the foreground of the story, the backdrop of Moose county occupies much more time than the foreground, though it is interwoven. Qwill seems to follow the mystery much more than participate in it and the background characters have much more appeal than those intimately involved with the mystery, the primary of which we only meet briefly or know of through the accounts of others. This makes it difficult to really care about their fate, and thus the story.

for Moose County content 4 for anyone else.......2004-01-23

Jim Qwilleran, newspaper columnist and wealthiest man in Moose County (400 miles north of everywhere) finds himself involved in another round of mysteries. This time an eccentric Moose County old timer dies under circumstances that make Qwill suspicious. Aided by hints dropped by Koko, his Siamese cat, Qwill begins to unravel the mystery and is led into a tangle involving county corruption, love affairs and greed. As always Qwill and Koko manage to solve the crimes even though the usual Moose County events intrude.

For fans of the series there are many Moose County moments to savor. There is enough mystery here to satisfy fans of the general cozy genre as well.

Koko and the birds are funny.......2001-07-08

I loved this book. It was cute and adorable and a good mystery. I love Qwill's relationship with his cats. Lilian Jackson Braun has a neat way of writing (such as "Qwilleran ... made a dive for the Moose County telephone directory" and "His housemates obviously felt neglected, however. Their motto was: when unhappy, tear something up. The interior of the barn had been given the confetti treatment." and "Koko was bleating his new lament: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa." She makes me laugh often. The characters are interesting and I like the town of Pickax.

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Koko strikes again
The Cat who Sniffed Glue
My Favorite Cozy Series!
What happened to Harley and his wife?
Squunk Water Anyone?

The Cat Who Sniffed Glue (Cat Who...)
Lilian Jackson Braun
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"Living in the peaceful city of Pickax may be restful, but it certainly isn't dull. At least not for one of the most eligible bachelors in town, veteran newspaperman Jim Qwilleran. Having inherited millions, Qwilleran and his two feline companions, Koko and Yum Yum, are preparing to settle down into a life of purrfect luxury. That is, until the son of a rich banker and his wife are found murdered. To the police, it looks like a robbery gone awry. But then Koko develops an odd appetite for glue. Qwilleran doesn't spot the clue until his beloved Siamese's taste for paste tangles them in a web of love, danger, and their stickiest case yet! "

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Koko strikes again.......2007-05-14

Full of odd characters and wierd quirks, Quill and Koko solve another case. Typical Braun. A fun read.

The Cat who Sniffed Glue.......2006-11-10

Always enjoy her mysteries. Being a cat perwon there are a fun read.

My Favorite Cozy Series!.......2006-08-30

In the 8th book in The Cat Who...series, James Qwilleran aka "Qwill", is busy with the first issue of the redesigned newspaper to be published in Moose County (400 miles north of everywhere). He is currently living with his two beautiful Siamese cats (KoKo and Yum Yum) in an apartment over the old Klingenschoen garage and has settled in for a five year stay to fulfill the requirements of Aunt Fanny's will.

As the book begins, Moose County is dealing with a rash of vandalism that has been escalating to increasingly violent acts. One of the suspects in the vandalism ring is Chad Lanspeak, son of the owners of the Lanspeak's Department Store. As Chad's parents are good friends of Qwill, he tries to befriend the young man, and begins to believe that Chad was not involved in the violence. A murder of two prominent citizens occurs, and the prime suspects in the murder are Chad and his friends. When a car crash kills Chad and two other suspects in the vandalism ring, the police are quick to close the case. Qwill suspects that the police have closed the case prematurely, and continues to quietly investigate. With KoKo developing a fascination with glue, and Polly becoming more and more distant to his affections, Qwill is kept busy while trying to solve the murders and to clear the name of his good friend's son.

This is my favorite cozy mystery series! I had read all of the books in the past, and wanted to read them again for a second time. This time around, I have chosen to listen to them on CD, as I love the voice of George Guidall. I am happily rediscovering how Qwill became a long-time resident of Moose County, and how many of the series regulars join him from "down below". This installment discusses how the newspaper is launched, and how Qwill starts to write his famous column.

This is a great series by my favorite author!

The first book in the series is called "The Cat who Could Read Backwards". Enjoy!

What happened to Harley and his wife?.......2006-07-18

Harley Fitch and his wife are discovered murdered in their home. The scions of Pickax society are aghast, as the Fitch's are one of their own. I agree with the formal reviewer that there is no way to figure out whodunnit until the very end when they tell you, but I thoroughly enjoy the ride. The characters in this book are interesting and a bit off the beaten path, for the most part. Enjoy!

Squunk Water Anyone?.......2005-05-12

As I started this, the eighth book of this series I found that the author had decided to use a slightly different tact from that of her previous books. At the beginning of each chapter there are what amounts to stage directions that tell the reader about the location of the action to come and the characters involved. For someone who jumps into the series with this book these directions might be helpful but I found them very distracting.

The story itself revolves around the murder of the scion of a local family of bankers and his wife, of whom the family did not approve. Everyone immediately assumes that a gang of local hoodlums committed the murder but Jim Qwilleran is not so sure about that. By the time the dust has settled, Braun has killed off seven residents of Moose County as she continues to thin the population of this remote area. Through it all, Qwilleran senses that there is more to this mystery than meets the eye but he continually overlooks the clues that his cat Koko is trying to give him. To add to Qwilleran's woes, Yum Yum is behaving strangely and he is having serious women troubles.

The mystery is a little heavier in this book than in the previous installments and the clues are much harder to read. Until the very end, neither the reader nor Qwilleran will know whom the killer or killers are despite Koko's clues. It all just seems so improbable. Still, since the mysteries in these books are secondary to the story of Jim Qwilleran, his cats and the people of Moose County the odd solution to this particular mystery is not too disappointing. The reader should also be wary of fake leads that appear throughout this story.

As is normal for these cat books, the characters are very well developed and interesting. Most of the people to be found in this book have shown up before but we are introduced to the bookseller Eddington Smith, who like Barney Fife carries a pistol with no bullets. We are also introduced to Smith's cat Winston, who dusts the booksellers inventory with his tail. Also intriguing is the bottled water Qwilleran likes so much and the reason that is finally given for it's pleasant taste.

Lilian Jackson Braun can weave a story like few other authors. Her mysteries are light and entertaining with just a little sex rolled in to keep things interesting. Even if you aren't a mystery buff, once you start reading this series you will not be able to stop because you will get very attached to the people and the cats. If there were really a Moose County I think that I would move there.

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The Cat Who Went up the Creek
Another Lillian Jackson Braun Winner
The usual is great!
THE BEST BOOK SERRIES EVER
A novel that pulls you along to the very end!

The Cat Who Went Up the Creek
Lilian Jackson Braun
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ASIN: 0515134384

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Qwill and the cats-Koko and Yum Yum-are at the Nutcracker Inn in Black Creek when a drowned guest puts a damper on their stay. And if they don't solve the murder soon, they're going to be up the creek without a paddle...

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The Cat Who Went up the Creek.......2007-09-24

Jim Qwilleran is an unintentional sleuth. He credits all of the detective action to his Siamese cat, KoKo. I find this series of books to be light entertainment and quite enjoyable....

Another Lillian Jackson Braun Winner.......2007-02-22

One of the Best Cat Who Books Written. I am a real fan of Lillian Jackson Braun. The Cat Who Went Up the Creek will entertain all mystery lovers. An Extra Treat for Cat Lovers that love Mysteries. As usual Quill and Koko are delightful. It is like curling up with an old friend, when you open the book.

The usual is great!.......2005-08-02

This Cat Who is the usual story, but oh what fun to read! This whole series is terrific for a "lay out in the sun read"! Ms. Braun writes a story that is an easy, fun, quick read. If you are interested in just having a good time read the "Cat Who" series!

THE BEST BOOK SERRIES EVER.......2005-02-18

A novel that pulls you along to the very end!.......2004-02-14

Lilian Jackson Braun's book, The Cat Who Went Up The Creek, is the 24th book in a 26 book series. Braun provides a mystery that is easy to follow yet entertaining to the reader. This book captures the hearts of cat lovers and mystery fans everywhere. The Cat Who Went Up The Creak involves a columnist for a small town newspaper named Jim Qwilleran. Qwill, as the locals call him, decides to spend two weeks in the historic Nutcracker Inn in order to help the Nutcracker's owner pinpoint just what is causing the "dark cloud" to hang over the Inn. During Qwill's short stay of just two weeks, he meets interesting people and is faced with some extremely suspicious happenings that will keep you guessing.
If you are planning on reading through the entire series, then buying this book may be to your advantage. With so many books in the series, it would be nice to look back and refresh your memory on certain events. I would suggest starting with the first book in the series so you understand exactly what is going on and who the characters are. I'm confident that after reading a few of these fascinating books you will choose your favorite and want to read it over and over again!

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