**1. “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” by T.S. Eliot**
This charming collection of whimsical poems is the inspiration behind Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Cats”. Eliot captures the various personalities of cats in a delightful and engaging manner.
**2. “The Master and Margarita” by Mikhail Bulgakov**
This classic novel features Behemoth, a devilish black cat with the ability to speak and perform magic, as one of its main characters.
**3. “The Cat in the Hat” by Dr. Seuss**
A timeless children’s book that has entertained generations, Dr. Seuss’s clever rhymes and illustrations create a delightful reading experience.
**4. “The Cheshire Cat” by Lewis Carroll**
Featured in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”, the Cheshire Cat’s playful antics and philosophical musings make it one of the most beloved characters in literary history.
**5. “Tailchaser’s Song” by Tad Williams**
An epic fantasy novel that follows Tailchaser, a young ginger tomcat, on a thrilling quest filled with danger and adventure.
**6. “The Cats of Tanglewood Forest” by Charles de Lint**
In this beautifully illustrated young adult novel, Lillian Kindred transforms into a kitten and embarks on a magical journey to regain her human form.
**7. “The Cat Who Could Read Backwards” by Lilian Jackson Braun**
This is the first book in the beloved “Cat Who” mystery series, starring journalist Jim Qwilleran and his Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum.
**8. “Varjak Paw” by S.F. Said**
Varjak Paw, a Mesopotamian blue kitten, sets out on a perilous journey to save his family, learning ancient martial arts known as “The Way” along the way.
**9. “Felidae” by Akif Pirinçci**
A suspenseful and gripping crime thriller featuring a house cat named Francis who must solve a series of brutal feline murders in his neighborhood.
**10. “Cat’s Eye” by Margaret Atwood**
This powerful novel tells the story of Elaine Risley, an artist who returns to her childhood home and faces memories of her past, including her tumultuous relationship with a girl named Cordelia.
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