10 Awesome Books About Cats

We thought of you with this selection of books about cats that won’t leave you indifferent! Novels, a "cat lover" dictionary, books about nutrition and behavior... There’s something for every taste. Get comfortable with a blanket, a cup of tea, and your kitty on your lap, and get ready for many hours of reading.

#1 "Story of a Seagull and the Cat Who Taught Her to Fly", by Luis Sepúlveda

A classic that never gets old. This book is a lovely tale within the animal kingdom, filled with tenderness and humor, addressing current topics such as solidarity, pollution, and tolerance.

Summary:

"Zorbas the black cat makes a promise to the seagull that came to die on his balcony. He will take care of her last egg, protect the chick, and teach it to fly. Even the cats of the Hamburg harbor will rally and support Zorbas. The adventures of Zorbas and Afortunada awaken feelings of solidarity, tenderness, nature, and poetry."

#2 "Act and Think Like a Cat", by Stéphane Garnier

A book that will teach you to live better by taking example from the cat, long recognized as a master of the art. Bonus: the cat’s name is Ziggy!

Summary:

"Stéphane Garnier and Ziggy, his four-legged companion, guide you through this personal development manual like no other. The goal? To get inspired by the cat’s qualities to make life easier! Learn to become curious, calm, and demanding. Also, how to no longer give in to daily pressures and better resist stress."

#3 "Diary of a Grumpy Cat", by Frédéric Pouhier and Susie Jung-Hee Jouffa

A funny and unusual book about the daily life of an extraordinary cat, yet so realistic!

Summary:

"Very much a homebody, Edgar cares about his comfort more than anything in the world. And he is definitely not ready to accept the upcoming family vacation! You’ll love to hate him."

#4 "The Cat Lover’s Dictionary", by Frédéric Vitoux

More than 700 pages to discover the world of cats, stories, and anecdotes. Got some time ahead? Perfect!

Summary:

"The topics are varied: alley cats, pedigree cats, cats in movies, books, and advertisements, myths and superstitions, cats and birds, cat grooming, cat falls... This book is best savored bit by bit: one story each evening!"

#5 "His Majesty the Cats", by Bernard Werber

Dive into a post-apocalyptic world where cats must ally with humans. Fiction or a warning from the author about human excesses?

Summary:

"The capital is in the middle of a civil war and about to face a plague epidemic in the first volume 'Tomorrow the Cats'. The cat Bastet wants to organize the world of tomorrow. According to her, a feline civilization must take over from human civilization. But before becoming its queen, she must reconsider her plans because for a cat civilization to exist, it must understand three human concepts: love, humor, and art."

#6 "The League of Cats Against the Eco Human", by Bénédicte Moret

If you want a good laugh, we highly recommend this comic where you might recognize yourself!

Summary:

"Pascal is a real cat! The subtle art of enslaving humans holds no secrets for him. The only downside: his apprentice Michel, whose ‘catness’ leaves something to be desired. Worse: the perfidious bipeds strike back and decide to involve them in their eco-fads, on a backdrop of miserable organic kibble. Things are serious! Pascal has no choice but to found the 'Feline League Against the Eco Human.' But can he win this war with a soldier like Michel...?"

#7 "Conversations with My Cat", by Eduardo Jauregui

A reading about small daily joys and life’s big questions. A clever mix of feel-good novel and personal development book.

Summary:

"A funny Abyssinian cat knocks on Sara’s window and talks to her. She thinks she’s hallucinating. Then the cat asks surprisingly sensible questions: Is she really happy? What does she expect from life? The psychoanalysis can begin!"

#8 "The Cats of Louise Michel", by Christian Wacrenier

Suspense, humor, and sensitivity mingle in this beautiful book.

Summary:

"Around Louise-Michel square in Paris, a group of cat lovers creates the association 'The Homeless Cat', aiming to save the neighborhood cats. The very endearing characters meet every week over a glass of port. Until their daily life changes radically when Alain is found dead surrounded by his seven cats. At first, it seems like suicide, but other group members soon receive strange threats... This is only the beginning of a dark series for the members of 'The Homeless Cat.'"

#9 "The Madness of Cats", by Claude Béata

This is our favorite book: very informative, it dives into the psychology of cats. If you want to know everything about your furry friend, "The Madness of Cats" is for you!

Summary:

"Many of us are crazy about our cats and this passion can be mutual. The cat is an attachment being. It seduces us, fascinates us, but relationships with it can sometimes be puzzling (...) Based on his own experience, life with cats, and the latest data from ethology and animal psychiatry, Claude Béata reveals the secrets of feline behavior in this book—full of apparent contradictions that are understood through knowledge."

#10 "To End with Cat Kibble!", by Pascal Corlay

We get to the heart of the matter with this book that finally focuses on our cats’ bowls.

Summary:

"This is an investigation to end with the sad tale of bad commercial foods served in bowls. Pascal Corlay, who is a cat enthusiast, nutritionist, and veterinary advisor, presents the results of his research and tests of many pet food brands. The aim? To help us understand what is really good for our cats and how to improve their well-being through nutrition."