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Friday, 17 January 2025

**FELINE FICTION FIX** Book Reviews with Amber at The Mewton-Clawson Library #305 featuring **The Cat That Followed Phantoms: Black Cat Detective Agency Book #2** by G. David Sterling **PLUS** Friendly Fill-Ins

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Hello gorgeous library guests 

and 

Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ 

Thank you for joining me in the stacks today. 

Oh, I have been laughing, sorry, I meant to say laar-fing, well, I thought I'd start using the looooong 'A' vernacular, as Smooch said that laffing sounded a bit too Nottingham!

Let me give mew some examples, so from now on it's:

 gr-arse instead of grass.

baa-rth - instead of bath.

Graah-vel - gravel.

I've been having great fun, but then Parsley said I sounded too plumby aka posh, and needed to tone it down a bit, as I was scaring the Library Mice with my haute couture accent.

Anyhoo, I was laar-fing because the  P.A. found a series of photos of me from way back in February 2014 when I was being most expressive, and I thought it would sou-purr fun to share one with mew today.

GUESS WHAT THIS EXPRESSION IS 

No hovering over the photo though! MOL

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This is my: 

GO AHEAD, MAKE MY DAY look.

When I use this, nearly everypawdy runs for cover, as they know, I'm a big fan of Dirty Harry and a 44 Magnum! MOL

Did mew get it right?


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

1. I’ll never buy ________________ from ___________________again.
2. It’s all fun and games until ____________________.
3. I once got lost _________.
4. _________ is the most normal thing about me.

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

1. I’ll never buy my shopping from B & M Bargains again. I used to love B & M; it is one of those shops with a bit of everything and USED to be competitive/cheap. I would go every couple of weeks to stock up on cat food, cleaning stuff, general household stuff, a bit of gardening paraphernalia, food, etc... and a shopping trolly filled to the brim would cost about £70.00, but since c.o.v.i.d. the prices have been going up and up and up.

 Last year, I went, and I only had a couple of large boxes of cat food, a couple of jars of coffee, plus a few other bits and pieces; my trolly wasn't even a third full, and it was £80.00. I then went to Waitrose straight after for some food shopping. This supermarket is usually rather expensive, but I noticed a lot of items were actually cheaper than B & M. Go figure that out. I only go to Waitrose once in a blue moon, but it was more reasonable. I was so surprised, and at that moment, I thought, "Fluff you, B & M!"

2. It’s all fun and games until aliens land in your garden, and then the mayhem begins. If you missed our Midweek News post, then you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. Yes, there are U.F.O.'s or U.A.P.'s in Mewton-Clawson, I have edvidence.

3. I once got lost in Hong Kong alone when I was fourteen. My dad used to take me on business trips, and he'd leave me on my own all day in foreign climes while he went off to do his job. I remember being in this huge shopping centre and being followed by a posse of local boys, and as I tried to evade them, I got a bit lost. But it was ok, I eventually gave them the slip and found my way back to the hotel. Fun times! 

I was followed in many, many foreign climes. I now look back and think oh my god, I was lucky I never got 'taken'. One time in Singapore two security guards followed me all around Orchard Road, and cornered me coming out of a shopping centre, and wanted to take me for dinner, I was fifteen... I politely said NO, and ran off. Yep, the good old days and stories I have!  

4. _________ is the most normal thing about me. I am laughing at this, as there is no normal here, never has been and never will be! LOL

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This week's top book pick is...

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The Cat That Followed Phantoms 

Black Cat Detective Agency Book #2 


by 

G. David Stirling

       Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:      

A HOAX OR A HAUNTING? 

The history of Copper Summit is not a pleasant one, but only those old enough to remember its true history are aware of the dangers of its past. Has a horrible organization from last century returned to exact its revenge on the town? Black cat detective B. Buckleberry steps up to the case to figure out a mystery 100 years in the making, before more supernatural events, and more bodies, start piling up...

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If mew remember, I reviewed the first book in this two part series a couple of weeks ago, so today I thought, let's put this series to bed! MOL 

If mew’re looking for a purrfect mix of mystery, humour, and just a touch of the supurr-natural, then The Cat That Followed Phantoms by G. David Stirling is the cozy thriller mew didn’t know mew needed! This second installment in the Black Cat Detective Agency series once again stars the intrepid B. Buckleberry – a feline with more detective skills than some humans I know! He really is that GOOD! MOL Set against the eerie backdrop of Copper Summit, a town with a history that reads like a ghost story, this book pulls mew in with its tantalizing blend of hoaxes and hauntings. The narrative kicks off, and mew can practically feel the chill in the air as Buckleberry delves into the unsolved mystery. Is it just a clever ruse, or have those long gone truly returned for some spectral revenge? Hint: Mew might want to keep the lights on while reading! MOL The writing masterfully blends humour into the tension. I chuckled at Buckleberry’s antics as he navigates a world teeming with both supurrr-natural occurrences and hapless humans who just can’t seem to get out of their own way. The camaraderie between the animals and humans adds a delightful dimension, showcasing how sometimes the furriest of detectives can see through the chaos that humans miss. With almost 400 pages of scares, laughs, and pawesome twists, it’s a page-turner that never gets stale. Plus, the writing is so vivid that mew can practically visualise Copper Summit’s spooky corners and phantom-filled alleys. Cat cozy mystery fans, or anypawdy looking for a lighthearted yet gripping adventure, this is one to add to the reading list. Buckleberry is the feline sleuth we didn’t know we needed, and it’s a true joy to follow his adventures in solving a mystery that stirs up the ghosts of the past. Grab a cup of your favorite brew, mine as mew know is a lovely cup of catnip tea, settle in, and get ready to be entertained by this charming tale! Prepare for a hauntingly good time with this clever cat detective—just be careful not to let any phantoms follow you home! MOL (Too late at BBHQ, the ghost crew aren't going anywhere soon!)

Another Totally Top Paw Read!

Both books are available within the Kindle Unlimited Library if mew are subscribed.

Paperback: 387 pages
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I'm off to read next week's books, as mew know the drill, so many books, so little time! 

Don't forget, if mew are looking for great books with cats, check out the Book Review page, just click the link here or at the top of the page, as that's the place to visit to get your feline fiction fix. 

Until next time...

Keep calm and read more books

Amber 

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Friday, 3 January 2025

**FELINE FICTION FIX** Book Reviews with Amber at The Mewton-Clawson Library #303 featuring **The Cat That Chased Cadillacs: Black Cat Detective Agency Book #1** by G. David Stirling **PLUS** Friendly Fill-Ins

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January Greetings, Furbulous Library Guests 

and 

Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ 

and 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Thank you for joining me in the stacks today. 

And good gravy, mew're actually lucky that I set my alarm. This festive period has been like a Sunday on a daily repeat for over a week, and I'll be honest, I still have no clue what day it actually is. Thank Fluff, the library mice were on the cheese, as they told me three days ago I needed a book review, and luckily I had a few on my Kindle, so being the dutiful Head Librarian, I got my specs out, snuggled up in my heated basket under my desk and off I went.

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And if mew're wondering what went off over Catmas, there were many pawties, mainly in the bunker; they were quite riotous at times, and I did try rather a lot of new cocktails from Humphrey's spiffing new drinks menu, and I did do a lot of sleeping.

But Basil said, Amber, what happens in the bunker stays in the bunker unless we're sharing an adventure story or a birthday. Got it?

So there mew have it; I've had a BBHQ gagging order flopped on me, and so I can't share the thing or the other really funny thing. And then there was the incident with Smooch that I can't talk about. And I was told never to mention New Year's Eve, The Telephone Box, Astrid, Vera, The M Unit, or what happened on Level Eight. 

But just know this, if it was at BBHQ, mew know it was EPICALLY EPIC! MOL


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Today, the P.A. is also joining in Friday Fill-ins Blog Hop with the pawesome 15 & Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs.
1. My guide word for 2025 is ________________________.
2. I am counting the days to ___________________________.
3. 2025 is the year that I will _________.
4. I need to better organize _________.

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

1. My guide word for 2025 is Whatever! LOL, I like the simplicity of such a far-reaching word that is not bound by tight constraints like other words. There is no definitive answer to 'whatever' it is what it is; it's fluid, ever-changing, evolving, & moving. There's no rigidity to it, there's no conclusive outcome, whatever the outcome, so it is; it mitigates disappointment, things not turning out the way they should and a whole host of other eventualities that may be the harbingers of epic dissatisfaction. By adopting the whatever thought process, life is so much nicer, kinder, lighter and fun. What-fluffing-ever! LOL

2. I am counting the days to my birthday next month, as I'm hopefully going for afternoon tea at a castle. Oh yes, I'm really looking forward to that, but only if the castle is open and serving afternoon tea, as February is a tricky month; if not, then whatever! LOL

3. 2025 is the year that I will be doing whatever, whenever and hopefully, it's all ok. LOL 

4. I need to better organize my craft room; it's like The B Team went and had a pawty in there several times, back-to-back, without tidying anything up between events!  I've been looking at it for the last few weeks and decided, what the fluff, it can wait until 2025.

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Let's see what I've to share with mew this time!

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The Cat That Chased Cadillacs 

Black Cat Detective Agency Book #1


by 

G. David Stirling

       Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:      

In a peaceful mountain town located in the northwestern corner of North Carolina, B. Buckleberry, Copper Summit’s only black cat detective, is busy solving cases involving small-time animal crimes, paid for with cat toys and shiny objects. That is, until an enforcer for an international crime syndicate is let go on a technicality and now seeks revenge against the man who put him behind bars — Buck’s owner, Detective William Shaw.

With the lives of Shaw and his family at stake, Buck is forced to take on the biggest case of his career -- one that could mean life or death for him, and his family. And the unexpected snowstorm that’s moving in is not going to make things any easier...

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If mew’ve ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a clever cat when he’s not busy napping in a sunbeam, then The Cat That Chased Cadillacs is the purrfect book for mew. In this delightful cat cozy thriller, we meet B. Buckleberry, Copper Summit’s only black cat detective. Trust me, mew’ll spend the entire read wishing mew could have a furry sidekick like him! Set in the picturesque mountain town of Copper Summit—where animal antics and human shenanigans beautifully collide—Buck is not your average feline. He solves “small-time” animal crimes, albeit with paws that don’t quite grasp the intricacies of human law. Instead, his payment comes in the form of enticing cat toys and shiny objects, which is the ultimate cat dream! But hold onto your yarn balls! When an enforcer of an international crime syndicate is released on a technicality, things get real. The stakes are raised as Buck’s owner, Detective William Shaw, becomes the target of a vengeful plot. Suddenly, our snarky detective kitty must dig deep (claws and all) to protect his beloved human and family. The plot masterfully blends humour and suspense while wrapping it all in cozy charm. Buck’s escapades are filled with clever observations and feline logic that had me smiling as I read. The unexpected snowstorm adds an extra layer of tension, making Buck’s mission all the more thrilling. I particularly loved the moments where Buck outsmarts both humans and animals alike—his wit, paired with some nipped Earl Grey, gives readers a whimsical view of how a cat might see the world. The Cat That Chased Cadillacs is an absolute treat: quirky characters, a captivating page-turning plot, and, of course, the hero is an adorable black cat! Purrfect for a lazy afternoon with a cup of nip tea, of course, this cozy mystery promises laughs, suspense, and a heartwarming tale that will leave mew eager for more of Buck's adventures. So, curl up in your favourite reading spot and join Buck as he navigates this snazzy detective case—mew won’t regret it!

And to make it even better, book two is available right now. Both books are available within the Kindle Unlimited Library if mew are subscribed.

A Totally Top Paw Read, and start to 2025's book review season!


Paperback:  237 pages
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I'm off to read next week's books, as mew know the drill, so many books, so little time! 

Don't forget, if mew are looking for great books with cats, check out the Book Review page, just click the link here or at the top of the page, as that's the place to visit to get your feline fiction fix. 

Until next time...

Keep calm and read more books

Amber 

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