**BRAND NEW POST**🐾 WHAT THE FLUFF!?! 🐾 A BBHQ Q&A SERIES ~ **FEATURING** MELVYN

Melvyn spills the fluff in today’s BBHQ Q&A ~ gadgets, giggles, and glorious chaos await.

🐾WHAT THE FLUFF – A BBHQ Q&A Series🐾

Supurr Monday greetings, epic furiends!

Today we’re back with episode 3 from deep inside the BBHQ think‑tank, and trust us, this one’s been simmering in the creative cauldron for a while.

Click to read episode one, with Basil if mew missed it. 

And here for episode two with Pandora.

Trust us, mew don’t want to miss the chaos.

Welcome to WHAT THE FLUFF, the fluffiest, quirkiest, most revealing Q&A series ever unleashed from The B Team since the Podcast. Each memfur sits down for a no‑holds‑barred interrogation … err… sorry interview with Vera V5.0, the BBHQ Bunker A.I., answering the questions mew didn’t know mew needed answers to.

From snack stash secrets to interdimensional dilemmas, from floof maintenance routines to heroic regrets, this series dives deep into the minds (and whiskers) of our legendary memfurs.

💬 Expect:

🙀 Outrageous confessions

🛡️ Tactical brilliance

🧠 Floofy wisdom

💥Possibly a few hairballs

In today’s feature: The bunker’s resident sweetheart, gadget‑gremlin, hover‑cart hazard, and fashion icon:

✨ Melvyn ✨

Library Intern

Tech Tinkerer

Breakdancer

Has elite bodyguards from the future ~ The M‑Unit

And the only cat who can make a tactical harness look like runway couture.

Prepare yourselves.

This one’s going to be adorable, unhinged, and full of accidental engineering.

Keep reading for Melvyn’s full Q&A, and prepare to say “Oh fluff!” at least once! MOL

Interview No. 3 - Library Intern, Gadget Enthusiast, Hover‑Cart Menace (allegedly)

Vera V5.0: Melvyn, welcome to Episode 3 of WHAT THE FLUFF. Are mew prepared for your Q&A session?

Melvyn: I was ready five minutes ago, but then I found a shiny screw on the floor and got distracted. But yes! I’m ready now! MOL

Q1: Melvyn, how would mew describe your role at BBHQ?

Melvyn: I’m the Mewton-Clawson Library intern! I help Amber in the library, test Humphrey’s prototypes, organise the hover‑carts, and keep morale high with my dance moves. Also, I’m BBHQ's official supurr model for the Fashion with Felines posts. It’s a big responsibility.

Q2: What’s your favourite part of bunker life?

Melvyn: The library! Gadgets! The buttons! The hover‑carts! The replicators! The snack chute! The M‑Unit! The disco lights on Level 11! …Do I have to pick one?

Q3: What’s the most annoying part of bunker life?

Melvyn: When Humphrey says, “Don’t touch that.” Because I really want to touch it. And then I do touch it, and then I wish I'd listened to Humphrey! MOL

Q4: What’s your biggest pet peeve about the other memfurs?

Melvyn:  When they say, “Melvyn, stop spinning in the chair.” Why? The chair spins. I spin. It’s destiny. Who am I to argue with physics?

Q5: What’s your favourite spot in the bunker?

Melvyn:  The hover‑cart bay! It smells like oil, rubber, and adventure. Also, the Observation Deck is nice when Pandora lets me up there. She sometimes says I “disrupt the ambience,” whatever that means. And I love the library with Amber and the mice; it's so much fun, especially since I got my diploma last year!

Q6: What’s one thing mew wish every cat understood about mew?

Melvyn:  That I’m not trying to cause chaos. It just… happens. Things fall over. Buttons get pressed. Hover‑carts accelerate unexpectedly. Mouse Droids go rogue! It’s not my fault. Mostly.

Q7: What’s your funniest bunker moment?

Melvyn:  Oh! When I accidentally activated the “reverse gravity” setting on Humphrey’s prototype boots. I floated up to the ceiling and couldn’t get down. Basil had to poke me with a broom. Fudge said I looked like a confused helium balloon... that's rich coming from somepawdy who's tail has its own postcode!

Q8: What’s your least favourite bunker chore?

Melvyn:  Sorting the library returns. Amber says I “lack focus.” I don’t! I just get distracted by interesting book covers. And shiny bookmarks. And the snack chute. Oh, and not forgetting the stationery, who unionise and form committees faster than I can keep up!

Q9: What’s your proudest moment as part of the B Team?

Melvyn: When I helped Basil map the Nexus Spiral using the holo‑table. When he said I did “epic work.” I nearly cried. Then I tripped over a cable and unplugged the whole system. But still! The first part was epic.

Q10: What’s your message to BBHQ readers?

Melvyn:  Stay curious! Try new things! Press buttons! (But not the big red one. Basil says NO!) And thank mew so much for being here, mew make BBHQ even more epic, and the entire team and I love that mew come and hang out with us in the Basilverse.

We hope mew enjoyed today’s feature brought to mew courtesy of Vera, the bunker A.I., who insists these interviews are “vital for operational transparency” but mostly just enjoys watching the chaos unfold.

Next up in the WHAT THE FLUFF hot seat: Parsley

Expect stealth, shadows, dramatic pauses, and possibly a PowerPoint presentation titled “Why I Am the Responsible One.”

Click to go to Episode 4 ~ Link Coming Later…

And don't forget to go and join in today's fun Blog Hop at www.comedy-plus.com

We'll be back on Wednesday with more Midweek News, and look forward to your company, in the meantime...

...and furbulous

Wing Commander Basil & The B Team

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The Sunday Selfies and Caturday Art Blog Hops at BBHQ **FEATURING** Smooch's Supurr Snoozy Selfie

A harmonious Sunday Selfie scene set in a spring garden, with Tripawed Smooch, waking up from a glorious catnapping session in a plant pot!

Furbulous Sunday greetings furiends

Welcome to another BBHQ selfie selection. 

If mew were here on Wednesday and saw The Midweek News, mew would have seen Smooch in this same pot, fast asleep, like a supurr snoozy furry heathen. 

This photo was PRE-the P.A. getting the shears on the plants to tidy them up for spring.

Smooch's Supurr Snoozy Selfie 

There are two of these tin tubs with grass in them, and Smooch likes to alternate between them, especially when the sun is out. It's his 'go to' spot for ultimate relaxation and epic 'in nature' naps.

But just look at his supurr Smoochy face, he'd just woken up and could barely open his eyes! MOL

Everypawdy should have a tin tub of ornamental grass to snooze in, it's 100% Smooch Approved and Guaranteed For The Most Epic Outdoor Napping Experience Ever!

 

**DISCLAIMER**

We accept no liability or responsibility if your pot of grass isn't as comfy as Smooch's! MOL

We're joining in Athena's Fabulous Art Hop so do stop by and show off your pawesome arty-farty skills.

We’re still working through the new GFX+ series on BeFunky, and today’s pick is Neon Noir.

The effect was created with Befunky - Neon Noir GFX+ with changes to colour hue and variation.

All in all, it's very pop-arty and terrifically neon, with just enough black to give it that moody noir vibe, and it's a paws up, from Smooch!

Click here to dive into this cat-tastic puzzle starring Supurr Smooch waking up from a meautiful napping session! It’s a floof-tastic test of feline finesse, and guess what? 

We crushed it in just 8 minutes and 19 seconds. Can mew beat our time? 

Of course, mew can! MOL

Let us know your time in the comments ~ we love seeing how mew get on!

Well, it's time for us to say BFN, aka bye for now, until tomorrow when we're back with a brand new WHAT THE FLUFF Q&A with Melvyn.

If mew want to check out previous episodes, click here, and if mew missed last Monday's colouring post, click here to catch up on all the Zen Harmonies and a furbulous mandala ready to colour. We do love a zen start to the week. 

We hope mew have an epic day, and look forward to your company in the morning, bright and breezy, just how we like things at BBHQ! MOL 

In the meantime...

... and utterly furbulous!

Wing Commander Basil & The B Team

Don't forget to join in the pawesome Sunday Selfies Blog Hop with

 Angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, and Cooper Murphy ~ visit them at their pawesome blog:

www.thecatonmyhead.com

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Book Reviews with Amber ~ The Cat Book Connoisseur at The Mewton-Clawson Library ~ #359 featuring **The Cat Who Sniffed Glue** by Lilian Jackson Braun **PLUS** Friendly Fill-Ins

This review of The Cat Who Sniffed Glue by Lilian Jackson Braun is part of Book Reviews with Amber, the Cat Book Connoisseur at the Mewton-Clawson Library. Scroll to read.

The world’s leading feline literary critic

From the shelves of the Mewton-Clawson Library, a curated review destination for cat-centric fiction at BionicBasil.com

✨ This Week’s Intro ~ 96% Calm, 2% Proactive Planning, 2% Fun & Frivolity ✨

Hello furbulous library guests 

and 

Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ 

Thank mew for joining me in the stacks today, and today I can report that the library is moving steadily into its fun era. Everything is buzzing with harmony, and the mice have upgraded from rollerskates to roller blades. The fax machine is still proactive and planning review titles two weeks ahead, which is truly delightful.

Frivolity is also the buzzword of the week, with all stationery and office equipment joining in the fun. So much so that even Clive the Paperclip has appeared from the Library Archive on Level Six in the bunker to coalesce in the main library.

The Unexpected Stationery Migration

The library has become a hive of cheerful chaos. Aisle P is now the unofficial party zone, disco lights courtesy of the Calmness Tracker 3000 pens, who’ve unionised and synchronised their glow to bounce off the newly installed disco ball, it's like The Nip Nirvana Lounge on Level 11! MOL

Clive the Paperclip has emerged from the depths of Archive Level Six, declaring himself “Head of Stationery Relations.” He’s currently negotiating break times for the pens and staplers, while the fax machine prints out the minutes of each meeting (complete with paw‑print signatures).

Melvyn, ever the voice of reason, has installed two Mouse Droids as bouncers to keep the encyclopaedias from gatecrashing. The thesaurus is writing limericks about the situation, one of which rhymes “roller blades” with “library parades.”

The stationery cupboard, meanwhile, has emptied itself entirely. Pens, pencils, sticky notes, and even the highlighters have joined the festivities, forming a conga line that stretches from Aisle P to the staff kitchen.

📠 The Fax Machine’s Latest Trick

It’s now printing party itineraries and snack schedules, complete with glittery paw‑print borders. The latest sheet reads:

10:00 - Catnip cocoa tasting (mini marshmallows optional)

11:30 - Roller‑blade relay (mice only)

12:00 - Biscuit appreciation break

13:00 - Calmness meditation (optional nap)

14:30 - Karaoke: “Don’t Stop Retrieving”

The pens glow approvingly. The fax machine hums contentedly. The library is alive with laughter, light, and the faint scent of catnip cookies.

And the mice, well, see for yourselves... yep, it really is that fun! MOL

📚 A Morning of Fun & Frivolity

Me: “Melvyn, sweetie, how’s the library looking today?”

Melvyn: “Energetic. The fax machine printed a party itinerary.”

Me: “A party itinerary? For whom?”

Melvyn: “Everypawdy. Even Clive the Paperclip’s on the guest list.”

Me: “Clive? From Level Six? He hasn’t surfaced since the Great Stapler Shortage of December 2025!”

Melvyn: “He’s back and apparently leading the Stationery Union.”

Me: “Oh dear. What’s on the itinerary?”

Melvyn: “Catnip cocoa tasting, roller‑blade relay, and karaoke.”

Me: “Karaoke?”

Melvyn: “Yes. The thesaurus is performing ‘Don’t Stop Retrieving.’”

Me: “That’s… inspired.”

Melvyn: “The pens are glowing purple in support.”

Me: “They’ve unionised, haven’t they?”

Melvyn: “Completely. They’ve even mediated biscuit breaks.”

Me: “Smart. What’s the fax machine doing now?”

Melvyn: “Printing motivational posters. One says, ‘Mew can do it!’ Another says, 'Go Faster!'”

Me: “I love it. The library’s never been so lively.”

Melvyn: “It’s officially our fun era.”

Me: “Then let’s embrace it. Want to join the roller‑blade relay?”

Melvyn: “Only if there’s catnip cocoa at the finish line.”

Me: “Always. I'll meet mew at the finish line, I'll be on my meditation cushion.”

Melvyn: "Napping or meditating?"

Me: "Drinking cocoa and waiting for mew to break the current record of how fast a librarian can roller-blade around the library!"

📚 General Library Status Update

Happy roller‑blading mice Happy party vibes Happy fax machine (now event coordinator) Happy pens (glowing purple in solidarity) Happy thesaurus (singing karaoke classics)

In short:

The library is calm. Joyfully calm. Calm with a faint whiff of primo catnip, cocoa, and glitter‑infused triumph.

And honestly? I’m ecstatic.

So, my meowvellous library guests, if mew spot roller‑blading mice or purple‑glowing pens zipping past the main desk, don’t worry, it’s simply the library celebrating its newfound sense of fun.

Probably.

Now, let’s see what this week’s top book pick is!

The P.A. is also joining in Friday Fill-ins Blog Hop with the pawesome 15 & Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs.

1. Have you ever noticed _____________________?

2. Would you choose ________________ or ____________________?

3. Do you think it’s possible to _________?

4. What _________ would you recommend for _________?

The P.A.'s answers are...

1. Have you ever noticed how the moon pops up in all the wrong places at all the wrong times?

2. Would you choose endless snacks or endless naps?

3. Do you think it’s possible to terraform Mars?

4. What bunker upgrade would you recommend for The B Team? They’re planning an expansion, and I’ve been asked to gather… suggestions! LOL

As it's the last Friday of the month, we're also joining in the furbulous...

Do stop by Mudpie's meowvellous blog at www.mochasmysteriesmeows.com to join in.

Smooch in April 2022, keeping the catnip plant warm... so he said at the time! MOL

Let's see what I've got to show mew this time!

Mewton-Clawson Library Copy

The Cat Who Sniffed Glue

The Cat Who… Mysteries, Book 8

by 

Lilian Jackson Braun

Today I'm back with more from the original The Cat Who series; there are 29 in total, but don't quote me. I got an urge to reread this epic series earlier this year, for the first time since 2007.

Ten down, including today's review, and ONLY Nineteen to go! MOL

Here are the previous reviews.

The Cat Who Could Read Backwards ~ BK 1

The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern ~ BK 2

The Cat Who Turned On & Off ~ BK 3

The Cat Who Saw Red ~ BK 4

The Cat Who Played Brahms ~ BK 5

The Cat Who Played Post Office ~ BK 6

The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare ~ BK 7

The Cat Who Moved a Mountain ~ BK 13

The Cat Who Wasn't There ~ BK 14    

🐾 This Week’s Paw‑Approved Pick: The Cat Who Sniffed Glue

Dahlings, gather round and twitch those whiskers, because this week we’re heading back to Pickax, where the snow is deep, the gossip is deeper, and Koko’s whiskers are tingling with trouble, as is Qwill's moustache! MOL

The Cat Who Sniffed Glue is classic Braun: warm, witty, and sprinkled with just enough danger to make your tail puff just a touch.

❓ What’s the Vibe

A cozy crime with small‑town charm, eccentric locals, and a mystery that creeps up on you like a cat on silent paws.

Expect:

quirky characters
a double murder
a dash of vandalism
and Koko being an absolute furry genius

It’s comfort reading with claws.

🐾 What’s the Story?

Pickax has been enjoying its usual sedate calm, the kind only a small town full of nosy neighbours can maintain, when a string of petty vandalism begins to ruffle the community’s fur. Paint splashed here, a bit of mischief there… nothing too serious.

Until it is.

Young banker Harley Fitch and his new bride, Bella, are found murdered, and suddenly the quiet town is buzzing like a startled beehive. Qwilleran’s moustache twitches (always a sign), and Koko becomes obsessed with glue, books, and anything remotely sticky.

Coincidence? Of course not. Koko never does anything by accident.

As Qwill digs deeper, he uncovers a tangle of secrets involving:

a soft‑spoken librarian with musty old books

a taxidermist with questionable hobbies (Smooch knows all about questionable hobbies! MOL)

intricate marine models

and a family history that’s anything but tidy

Koko, naturally, is several paw‑steps ahead.

⚔️ What I Loved

😸 Koko’s Sticky Obsession: His fascination with glue is both hilarious and oddly prophetic. Only Koko could turn a pot of adhesive into a clue.

🐈‍⬛ Yum Yum: Our dainty queen continues to be adorable, adding sweetness to balance Koko’s intensity.

🕵️ Qwilleran’s Moustache: The moustache is practically a character at this point; twitching, tingling, and guiding Qwill toward the truth.

🏘 Pickax’s Community Chaos: The locals are as eccentric as ever. Braun’s small‑town atmosphere is comforting, familiar, and full of personality.

📚 The Library & Bookish Clues: Old books, hidden motives, and literary breadcrumbs? Yes please.

✨ Tone & Style

cosy
clever
gently humorous
lightly suspenseful
purrfect for snuggling up on a comfy sofa with a nice cuppa - my preference catnip, of course
Braun’s writing is like a warm blanket: soft, familiar, and always welcome

📖 Final Thoughts

The Cat Who Sniffed Glue is a delightful entry in the series, not the darkest mystery, but one of the most charming. The murders are intriguing, the clues are satisfying, and Koko is in top form, proving once again that no crime is too sticky for a determined Siamese.

If mew love cozy mysteries with feline flair, quirky characters, and a plot that unfolds at just the right pace, this is a purrfect pick.

🪄 Summed Up in One Sentence

🐾 A witty, warm, and wonderfully sticky mystery where Koko’s instincts shine, and Pickax’s secrets unravel. 🐾

A Top Paw Read!

Paperback:  292 pages

Audio:  1 x used CD on Amazon

My Rating Scale

Ratings of:

The Cat Who Sniffed Glue

Overall Enjoyment

Other Fun Blog Hops to Join in Today

          Brian's Home   Catblogosphere    Feline Friday   Nature Friday    Flashback Friday   Friendship Friday          

I really hope mew enjoy the book if mew choose to read it.

It's time for me to say BFN or bye-for-now as mew know the drill, so many books, so little time, and I'll be back next week with another specially paw-picked book just for mew, and don't forget that all my previous reviews can be found on my Book Review page.

Until next time...

Keep calm and read more books

Amber 

The Cat Book Connoisseur

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