Cat Daddy by Jackson Galaxy

While there may be many books about cats out there, few are written by men. Especially a tall, balding, jewelry wearing man with a goatee, and arms covered in thick sleeves of tattoos. Now available to cat lovers everywhere is Jackson Galaxy’s new book, "Cat Daddy: What the World’s Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love, and Coming Clean." I was super excited to read Galaxy's book, as I am a fan of his Animal Planet TV show, "My Cat From Hell."

               

Available on Amazon.com!

What can you expect to find in Galaxy’s book? How Jackson started working with Spirit Essences, that before he was bald he had dreadlocks (and read what he did with them when he cut them off), his food addiction, the Cat I Love You method and most important, the impact of his cat Benny, on his life.

               

When I interviewed Jackson Galaxy via email, Jackson told me: “Basically the cat in the book, Benny was dying and our time together was ending. I was just struck by how his presence in my life guided my knowledge about cats and the work I do with them and the techniques I have worked on and the theories that I have used.”

“And in our time together [Benny] was there to witness and help turn me around. I just told him at that point that I just wanted to honor him and would write about him. It’s our story about our life together and how the techniques became shaped by my life with him. It’s a memoir but there are a bunch of tips and how to’s with things inspired by him,” he said.

If you’re looking for a typical cat book, this ain’t your cup of tea. If you’re looking for the story of how cats can change people and shape our lives – then this book is for you.

Cat Daddy is available on Amazon.com here.

               

I started reading Cat Daddy the day it came in the mail...Henry enjoyed reading it too.

To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han

Jenny Han delights readers with her latest novel, "To All the Boys I've Loved Before." Han is the author of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" trilogy and has coauthored "Burn for Burn" and "Fire with Fire" with author Siobhan Vivian. Her novel is meant for girls age twelve and up.

The genre of this book is fiction with a touch of romance. The main character, Lara Jean, is like any other girl who has fallen in love with a boy. She is entranced by him at first, but eventually falls out of love. When she decides she no longer loves these boys, she writes them a love letter, addresses it and hides it away in her vintage hat box. Her five letters are to remain in the hat box and never be seen by anyone else but Lara Jean.

Lara Jean lives with her father, older sister Margot and younger sister Kitty. Her father has raised them on his own since their mother died. He tries to keep his daughters alight of their Korean heritage, and he often attempts to cook traditional Korean dishes for them. Readers can see Han incorporating her own heritage into this book.

One day Lara Jean goes to school and finds that two of her past loves have each gotten the letter she wrote to them. Once this event partakes, the rest of the book is a whirlwind of fake romances, confusing feelings and sisterly fights, break ups and make ups. 

The title "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" perfectly encapsulates the message of the text. The entire story truly comes together and creates a perfect beach worthy read.

Book jackets are like mini-reviews. The book jacket of "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" is eye catching and appealing. A girl lying on her bed writing is the perfect image of Lara Jean and it sets the tone for the book. Underneath the cover, readers will find a pink hardcover that just accentuates the fun girlishness of the book.

I have been a fan of Han since I read her first book in middle school. I knew that when "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" came out, I would have to pick up a copy. I had planned to save the book for the beach, but it looked so wonderful sitting on my nightstand that I couldn't resist reading it right away.

I highly recommend this book to those who are looking for a fun beach read for the summer - or even a book good for a rainy day stay-cation. Han is sure to delight with her laugh out loud worthy text. She may even make you shed a tear, laugh and smile all in the same page!

You can find "To All the Boys I Loved Before" on Barnes and Noble and other local bookstores.