The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

December 23, 2018

December 23, 2018

'What is it about cats and Christmas?'

This is the question asked by a British Library blog:

'There doesn’t seem to be an obvious connection and yet…there are so many books which seem to make the association.

'Here at the British Library we are currently celebrating cats in books, manuscripts, artwork and maps in our free exhibition Cats on the Page which runs in the Entrance Hall Gallery until 17 March 2019.'

Yes, I am feeling festoony

Image result for christmas cat


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