Recently, we welcomed a new addition to our house. His name is Juno, and he’s an adorable cat who’s added a lot to our lives.

Since then, I’ve found myself slowly becoming obsessed with anything related to cats. And because I work at a library, it’s only natural that one of the things I’ve been looking at are books on cats. Here are some of the more memorable ones I’ve found recently.

Total Cat Mojo by Jackson Galaxy

If you have ever watched My Cat From Hell, you know Jackson Galaxy, the musician by night/cat behaviorist by day. And, if not, first off you’re missing out on a good show. But more importantly, I’ll give you a quick summary: Jackson comes into homes where cats are acting like complete jerks. It could be they’re scratching up their owners. Or that they’re peeing outside of their litter box. Sometimes, it’s both of these things and more. But, no matter the issue, Jackson works on figuring out how to best help the owner(s) learn to change their cat’s behavior. The answer isn’t always the same, but he always brings peace to the home!

Jackson takes his decades of experience working with cats and crams it into this comprehensive book, sharing his tips and tricks on how to best take care of your cat. The book also explores how to create a space that allows your feline friend to have “Cat Mojo”, a confidence they get from feeling comfortable in their environment. It’s chock-full of information for both first-time cat owners and those who have grown up with cats like myself. Plus, the illustrations throughout the book are just so cute!

So, whether you skim it or read it from start to finish, you’ll surely learn something from this self-proclaimed Cat Daddy.

The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arakawa

When Satoru meets a stray cat, he can’t help but leave him food scraps by his silver van. After much patience — and more scraps left behind — Satoru decides to take this stray into his own home, naming him Nana. Nana takes a bit to get used to Satoru, but he slowly comes to learn to trust and love his new owner. One day, just as they get into a good rhythm, Satoru surprises Nana with some news: he needs to find a new caretaker for him. Little is given as to why, but as Satoru and Nana make a road trip from friend to friend to find a new home for Nana, we learn more about Satoru’s past and get hints as to why they’re on such a journey.

Beautifully told and well-paced, the author weaves a compelling story as they write from varying perspectives including Satoru and Nana. I will warn you though: the book will have you in tears at the end, so I would definitely have a box of tissues nearby as you reach the last couple of pages!

The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun

The first of a series that spans over twenty books, this cozy mystery follows Jim Qwilleran, an award-winning crime reporter down on his luck. Fortunately, he’s been given a new shot with a new job at The Daily Fluxion. Unfortunately, he won’t be reporting on crime. Instead, he’ll be writing about a subject he knows next to nothing about: art.

But just when Qwilleran thinks this will be a boring job, a murder happens at one of the local art galleries. Now it’s up to him to figure out what exactly happened. Luckily, he’s not alone; he’ll get some help from his Siamese cat Kao K’o-Kung, or Koko for short.

The Good, The Bad, And The Furry by Tom Cox

Tom Cox has a lot of cats, specifically four in this book. And with that many cats, it’s only inevitable that any one of them will get into some silly antics. He talks about each of their silly quirks, but mainly focuses on The Bear, a philosophical cat who almost seems to be aware of his own existence — something a stranger even notices during a visit, making the remark: “There’s a little bloke in there.”

Beyond some tender moments in the book, there are also a lot of humorous sections that will have you smiling and probably relating to some of the joys — and woes — that come with owning a cat.

The Amazing Maurice And His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett

Maurice, a cat who woke up one day to find he could talk, has recently befriended some rats who have also gained the same ability. Between Maurice, the rats, and a human boy named Keith, they come up with a grand Pied Piper scheme to scam towns across the land out of their money. Everything goes according to plan until they visit the town of Bad Blintz.

Here, there’s already a rat plague that the townspeople know about despite Maurice and crew never having set foot here before. Even worse, the rat catchers seem to be up to no good. Will Maurice and his educated rodents figure out what exactly is going on? You’ll have to read it to find out!