**FELINE FICTION FIX** Book Reviews with Amber at The Mewton-Clawson Library #253 featuring **Burt The Airport Cat** by Christine Henry PLUS Friendly Fill-Ins

Hello meautiful library guests 

and 

Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ 

Thank mew for joining me in the stacks today, and this week I've been in the library with Melvyn trying to teach him what happens on a daily basis.

Luckily I have the library mice who already know everything, so they've been helping Melvyn too as he grapples with the day-to-day running.

Though Melvyn does seem to get rather distracted and a little preoccupied with the military vehicles, guns and ammo, and weapons books, and I often find him hidden away in the reading nook with a pile of books Celestial Basil would be delighted and rather proud that he's reading.

Just yesterday I discovered him pawing over a book filled with military trucks, and he had a notepad with him. His military vehicle wish list so far reads:

Oshkosh M1070 Truck

Alvis Saracen Purrsonel Carrier

Unimog

MAN HX60 with Crane

And I'm sure he's added more since! MOL

Anyhoo let's look at this week's top book pick.

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

1. I may ___________________________, but I _____________________________.

2. I keep forgetting that _________________________.

3. This time of year, _________ is my favourite treat to enjoy.

4. _________ scares me more than _________.

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

1. I may start the new Halloween Crafting with Cats project this afternoon (Thursday), but I will see how it goes, as I'm waiting for my coal delivery which could arrive at any moment, and I don't want to be mid-glueing/cutting/designing and then have to leave it.

2. I keep forgetting that - well I'll be honest, I keep forgetting lots of things at this point in my life! LOL  My menopause brain is not like my pre-menopause brain; that version was like a steel trap, and sadly the updated version is more like a wet sponge. But so it goes.

3. This time of year, hot chocolate is my favourite treat to enjoy. And if there's mini marshmallows, it's even better! LOL

4.   The world we now live in scares me more than now than at any other point in my life. Up until 2020, it was all ok, but since then it's been a constant downward spiral with those in charge profiteering off the misery of the masses. Will it change? I don't know, but I hope it will.

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

This week's top book pick is...

Mewton-Clawson Library Copy

 Burt The Airport Cat 

by 

Christine Henry

       Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:      

Burt is a black cat about to embark on a family adventure. But at the airport, he is separated from his family and accidentally left behind to fend for himself. Burt is a curious cat by nature, and decides to take advantage of his new surroundings and explore the airport. He meets new friends, Valkyrie, Scout, and the Padre, and samples local cuisine as well. The kindness of his friends is remarkable and enduring. Will he ever reunite with his family? Join him on his quest to learn more.

**Firstly I have to let mew all know that I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair review**

This week I had the purrleasure of reading "Burt The Airport Cat" written by Christine Henry, a book that is as charming as it is captivating. Burt, the lovable black feline protagonist, is described in detail, with his fluffy fur and enchanting green eyes, making him an irresistible character. The author filled the book with lovely hand-painted illustrations, which really bring the pages to life and enhances the rhyming story. We're taken on an adventure through the airport after Burt becomes separated from his furmily on a trip from Canada to England. When he escapes his carrier and then he becomes frightened and scarpers. There's a cast of really charming characters who befriend Burt. As they journey around and through the airport, Burt and his new furiends encounter several challenges that they overcome with teamwork and problem-solving skills, as Burt tries to reunite with his furmily. This book is a purrfect fit for anyone who loves cats, airports, or enjoys a heartwarming story. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delightful read. It is a purrfect book for younger readers and would make a pawesome gift. More Burt books are planned, and I can't wait to see what happens next!

Another Totally Top Paw Read!

Paperback: 34 pages

My Ratings Scale

Ratings of:

Burt The Airport Cat

Overall Enjoyment

Other Fun Blog Hops to Join Today

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I'm off to prepare for next week's review, as mew know the drill, so many books, so little time!

I always look forward to your company as I share a specially paw-picked book just for my epic readers!

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 week...

Keep calm and read more books

Amber 

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**FELINE FICTION FIX** Book Reviews with Amber at The Mewton-Clawson Library #252 featuring **Steeped to Death** by Gretchen Rue PLUS Friendly Fill-Ins

Hello meautiful library guests 

and 

Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ 

Thank mew for joining me in the stacks today, and mew may have noticed that I've had a little makeover for my posts. Well, I saw what was happening elsewhere on the blog and I thought I'd better do a little bit of updating with an autumnal vibe.

Also, I've just read that the P.A. says I'm as crotchety as ever - see the fill-ins below. Let me tell mew, I am in no way ever crotchety, bad-tempered or unpleasant.

That is unless somepawdy messes with my books or my library then rightly so, I can unleash a level of crotchetiness, bad-temperedness and unpleasantness that is on an apocalyptic scale! 

Just don't mess with the books, and woe betide anypawdy who turns the corner on a page down as a bookmark. I can't tell mew what that purrticular heinous act does to me, just buy a fluffing bookmark, or do what the P.A. does and use a post-it note.

Anyhoo, let's get on with this week's review, as I haven't got the energy to go into a full-scale rant of what tips me into apocalypticness! MOL

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

1. Before winter arrives, I need to stock up on _________________________.

2.Only _____________________ until _______________________________.

3. I was relieved to find out _________.

4. _________ was a shocker.

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

1. Before winter arrives, I need to stock up on lots of things for the pantry and extra cat food of course! LOL There's also a coal delivery which is imminent as we're nearly ready to get the stove lit.

2. Only 12 days to go until Amber's 21st Birthday. And regardless of what she tells you here, she has slowed down tremendously in the last few months, but she's as crotchety as ever! LOL

3. I was relieved to find out that I still have a couple of weeks before the Halloween Crafting with Cats post is due to be posted. What I thought I was making, turned out to be a dud, so thank goodness there's time for me to make something else.

4.  Realising that it's almost mid-October was a shocker. I've lost a couple of weeks due to an issue which was sprung on me late last month, and it needed addressing ASAP, which has taken a lot of my time putting a report together.

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

This week's top book pick is...

Mewton-Clawson Library Copy

 Steeped to Death 

by 

Gretchen Rue

       Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:      

Phoebe Winchester's beloved aunt Eudora has a taste for adventure - and a knack for making magical tea. It's even rumoured that she just might be a witch. So when Eudora passes away and leaves everything to her niece - her Victorian mansion, her bookshop/tea store, The Earl's Study, and one very chubby orange cat named Bob - Phoebe gets more than she bargained for. And she knows she's in deep when a dead man is found on the shop's back step, apparently killed while trying to break in. Two suspects immediately emerge among the townspeople of Raven Creek, Washington. 

This week I had the purrleasure of reading Steeped to Death by Gretchen Rue, and I was thoroughly impressed by the author's ability to create a vivid and immersive world filled with charming characters, a well-crafted plot, and a feline companion that stole my heart, Bob. The story takes place in a small picturesque town called Ravens Creek, which is home to a quaint tea shop, and the author's attention to detail is evident in her descriptions of the town and its surroundings. The Earl's Study tea shop, in particular, was so well-described that I felt like I could smell the rich aroma of freshly brewed tea and hear the clinking of cups and saucers. The plot was well crafted, with twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end. The author did an excellent job of building suspense and introducing red herrings that kept me on the edge of my seat. It was clear that the author had put a lot of thought and effort into creating a mystery that was both engaging and satisfying. The characters were another highlight of the book. Each one was unique and had their own distinct personality, quirks, and secrets. The author's attention to detail in character development was very good, and I found myself invested in each character's story. The feline companion, whom Phoebe inherited, Bob, stole the show with his adorable antics and charming personality, he was a crucial part of the story and added an extra layer of depth to the plot. Steeped to Death is a must-read for anyone who loves cat cozy mysteries. The author's attention to detail, character development, and plot twists make for an engaging and immersive reading experience. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a charming and entertaining read, and there's one more in the series that I will be reviewing soon.

Another Totally Top Paw Read!

Audio: 7 hours 23 mins

Paperback: 320 pages

My Ratings Scale

Ratings of:

 Steeped to Death 

Overall Enjoyment

Other Fun Blog Hops to Join Today

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

I'm off to prepare for next week's review, as mew know the drill, so many books, so little time!

I always look forward to your company as I share a specially paw-picked book just for my epic readers!

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 week...

Keep calm and read more books

Amber 

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