The True Tails of Baker and Taylor: The Library Cats Who Left Their Pawprints on a Small Town . . . and the World

Reading Makes Me Smile!
by Jan Louch with Lisa Rogak | Pets & Animals |
ISBN: 9781250081070 Global Overview for this book
Registered by wingeponine38wing of Winchester, Massachusetts USA on 8/10/2020
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Journal Entry 1 by wingeponine38wing from Winchester, Massachusetts USA on Monday, August 10, 2020
I love reading about animals, but for me there's always an attraction/repulsion with books like this, because I know that before it ends, one or more of the subjects will pass away. So it took me a longer to get through this than it should have. The book was, however, very interesting, not only because I'd never heard of Scottish Fold cats, but also learning about the day-to-day running of a library. Some of the regular patrons were quirky and enjoyable as well. The cats' personalities and habits were fun to read about, especially their unusual culinary tastes.

And I have a personal soft spot for the names of Baker and Taylor, as when I worked in the accounts receivable department of a publisher, Baker & Taylor was one of our largest accounts. Very appropriate names for library cats!

Jan Louch, who passed away in November 2018 at the age of 87, seemed like the perfect stereotype of a librarian, serious and stoic, very dedicated to her job. I liked that she related some of her personal life, too.

Have tissues ready!

Journal Entry 2 by wingeponine38wing at Winchester, Massachusetts USA on Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Released 3 yrs ago (8/10/2020 UTC) at Winchester, Massachusetts USA

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On its way to Poodlesister, along with another book, to fulfill a wish.

Fingers crossed that it arrives safely and within a reasonable time. The USPS is a shambles at the moment.



Journal Entry 3 by wingPoodlesisterwing at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Thanks very much for the two wishlist books and the other presents! I think my mum will want to read this after I do, if she really likes it she may want to keep it. She has two cats who have kept her company throughout lockdown. She also has two regular cat visitors (one of whom her cats tolerate, the other is not welcomed!).

Journal Entry 4 by wingPoodlesisterwing at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 24, 2021
A very comforting read.

Released 3 yrs ago (3/28/2021 UTC) at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom

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Going to my mum.

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Journal Entry 6 by wingPoodlesisterwing at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Sunday, June 20, 2021
Back from my mum who enjoyed it. Photo is Jem.

Released 2 yrs ago (6/24/2021 UTC) at You’ve Got Mail Sweeps, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom

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Going to the winner of the You’ve Got Mail Sweeps, a wishlist book

Journal Entry 8 by mattandmandy75 at Cockatoo, Victoria Australia on Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Received safely in Australia, what a lovely surprise, thank you!

Journal Entry 9 by mattandmandy75 at Redgum Cafe in Templestowe, Victoria Australia on Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Released 2 yrs ago (3/3/2022 UTC) at Redgum Cafe in Templestowe, Victoria Australia

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Journal Entry 10 by xtrdnry at Parkdale, Victoria Australia on Thursday, March 3, 2022
Found at the Redgum cafe in Templestowe

Journal Entry 11 by xtrdnry at Parkdale Pantry Library in Parkdale, Victoria Australia on Friday, March 4, 2022

Released 2 yrs ago (3/6/2022 UTC) at Parkdale Pantry Library in Parkdale, Victoria Australia

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