A charming collection of quotes about cats from our favorite authors, accompanied by artwork in the trademark style of Paul Magrs, author of The Panda, the Cat and the Dreadful Teddy.

“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” —Terry Pratchett

This collection of quotes from the literary greats, lovingly curated and illustrated by Paul Magrs, explores just why cats have fascinated, mesmerized and (sometimes) infuriated writers for centuries. Each author has attempted to pin down exactly what their feline companions have meant to them—their thoughts funny, illuminating and insightful—with quotes that celebrate the mystery of these daydreaming, snarky, selfish, watchful, contemplative and changeable creatures. With Puss in Books, cat and book lovers alike may just come closer to understanding these beings who have intrigued great thinkers and writers since the dawn of time.

Quotes include:

“Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” —James Herriot

“If cats could write history, their history would be mostly about cats.” —Eugen Weber

“Authors like cats because they are such quiet, lovable, wise creatures, and cats like authors for the same reasons.” —Robertson Davies