5 comments about The Cat Who Came to Breakfast (Cat Who... (Audio)).

1. There's a little something extra in TCWCB for my taste, and I've read over twenty of her whimsical tales. Mixed in with the fluidly vivid descriptions of her main characters, Ms. Braun makes some pithy comments about ecology and responsible community development - a theme she has been building toward in previous volumes of this best-selling series and feels strongly about... Here she expresses her concern about the future of this planet, and goes into all the things that can possibly go wrong when feasibility studies on ecology are non-existent or ignored, or when corporate greed and over-commercialization create underground community resistance on `Pear Island'... Bravo! I have a feeling she's wanted to write on this topic for a long time.
   
   Now, on the authorship of her later books which some readers have conjectured about, I'd like to make a point I've never seen brought up, because I'd love to see this controversy over the possibility of dubious authorship relegated to the litter box.
   
   I feel strongly that she has written every word in this amusing series and there have been no ghostwriters whatsoever. She's having too much of a good time for there to be any reason to turn over the authorship to someone of lesser ability or inferior talent, whether it's because of pressure from her publisher, or whomever, or because she's "too old" to have written them... and supposedly for what... greed?? After having had so many of these books on the New York Times' bestseller list, she's probably a millionaire two or three times over and still counting.
   
   I may be wrong, but my sense of her character is that she'd rather end the series cold turkey than farm out KoKo and Yum Yum to a lesser talent. So for her or her publisher to artificially keep the series going for financial reasons only, just does not compute, at least for me... I'm not convinced that her writing could be duplicated by anyone else for the sake of financial gain or to please fans, since she's the consummate word master "who could write 1000 words on anything," and particularly when her main character Qwill is so indifferent to his inherited millions... Ms. Braun strikes me as a writer's writer - she's in love with words - and I can't imagine her putting up with less vivid or striking prose and lowering her standards.
   
   There's no break that I can see in the continuity line of Qwill's personal development even though there was a twenty year gap in the publishing history of these books. So far, he has remained 50ish throughout the entire series, and the continuity of one book to the next, in terms of a time-line and recurring characters, has been consistent. This means that while there may have been a twenty year gap in publishing these works, there has been no twenty year gap in her story line - and I think that means something in the way these books were created.
   
   As far as my own tastes are concerned, the later volumes show no diminution in her amazing descriptive powers, wit and charm, but these books may seem different or `lesser' because they are driven more by character development than plot, and some people prefer the plot driven stories. There may have been a change of focus but not of ability, and her books have changed because she has changed in an evolutionary way. Nevertheless, even her later books have kept me guessing and I feel that TCWCB is one of the best in her series because she takes on a hot topic with amusing and biting satire.
   
   I see "Q" as her. Through him she gets to express all the facets of her own views on love, art, money and wealth... you name it... and she breathes sparkling life into these books and makes them wonderful literary companions for anyone who is lonely or seeks something uplifting to the mind and spirit. She's very healthy of mind and so is George Guidall, who's done such a wonderful job on the unabridged audio books. It's a great combination of talent that makes one fall in love with the power of the spoken word and perhaps wish to become a writer oneself.
   
   As of today's date, I believe she's still very much alive and wishes to stay mentally active with much more to say about the human condition. She's a deceptively simple writer with a virtuoso command of language, and for my liking, she has something to say about life above and beyond the mystery genre itself and is never heavy-handed about it. That's why I value her witty and unassuming books though the later ones may vary in the tightness of their plots and in the tidiness of their conclusions. In any event, for anyone who has enjoyed this wonderful series for years to turn on her viciously because of their "disappointment" makes me wonder if they were ever genuine fans to begin with. I like to remember with gratitude the many hours of enjoyment she's brought into the lives of her readers.



2. We have read all of the Cat Who series several times and never tire of the antics of Ko Ko and Yum Yum. Being disabled and also with limited "reading" vision, my husband reads to me and the troubles of my world are lifted ten times over! Thank you Ms. Braun!!



3. This is another in the light and amusing series of stories of "The Cat Who"... Columnist and amateur crime solver, Jim Qwilleran and his two feline companions,Siamese beauties, Koko and Yum Yum, spend two weeks as guests of friends and B and B owners, Nick and Lori, at their holiday Inn and cabins, on Pear Island, also known as Breakfast Island. A series of "accidents" and two deaths has occured, driving away customers and driving a wedge even further between the developers and the native islanders. Koko, the cat, has supposedly physic powers and directs Jim in several directions with the use of dominoes and word games. It's a light, amusing read and a pleasant "in between" book.



4. After Polly announces she is visiting Oregon for two weeks, Qwill and the Siamese go to Breakfast Island a.k.a. Pear Island, to investigate several murders and other strange occurances. Qwill learns to play dominoes so he teaches Koko who send him messages in code using the tiles.
   
   One day while hiking the nature trail, Qwill rescues a "mermaid" from a snake bite.
   
   Many twists and turns later Qwill gets to the bottom of everything.
   
   I enjoyed this installment of. "The Cat Who..." series. You need to read it too!



5. Thank you for the audio book. Good story and helped past the time traveling long distances.

5 comments about The Cat Who Moved a Mountain (Cat Who... (Audio)).

1. James Qwilleran stayed the compulsory five years in Pickax to complete the requirements placed on his inheritance. He is now officially a billionaire. Now it is time to decide what to do with the rest of his life. He intends to go somewhere--a quiet island with a beach or a mountain hideaway--someplace where he can have seclusion and quiet to sort out his options and make plans.
   
   Qwill (as his friends call him) decides on a whim to spend three months in Spudsboro, a small town in the Potato Mountains. It was recommended highly by some friends who camped there recently. Finding a house to rent is always difficult with two Siamese cats as roommates. The only thing he can find is a huge house on the very top of Big Potato Mountain. It was originally built as an exclusive lodge for well-to-do tourists. More recently it was the home of the area's most influential businessman--owner of the local newspaper. It didn't take long for Qwill to discover the house he rented had been the scene of a ghastly murder a year earlier.
   
   I do admire Jim Qwilleran's ability to converse with everyone he meets. He is well practiced, of course, since he made his living for years as an investigative reporter for various newspapers. He knows just how to steer the conversation and just the right questions to ask. He makes people so comfortable that they usually tell him anything he wants to know. Of course, he has an uncanny ability to read people and know when he is being lied to. Within two days of arriving in town, he is sure that the wrong man is in prison for the murder.
   
   The author does an amazing job of making us empathize with Qwill's frustration with the situation he has gotten himself into. He came to the mountains for solitude and a time of reflection. He had no desire to get mixed up in the politics of the region--environmentalists vs. developers. He really had no desire to get mixed up in the mystery surrounding the murder. But...being a reporter for so many years (and truly caring about the innocent man in prison), he just could not resist finding the truth. It doesn't take long. Qwill has learned to trust his instincts--and the instincts of his cat Koko. Together they follow the clues and confront the real murder.
   
   I highly recommend that you get acquainted with Jim Qwilleran through the "Cat Who..." mystery series. You will like him.



2. If you love cats and the mountains, you will love this episode in, "The Cat Who..." books.
   
   Qwill has lived in Pickax County the required five years to make his inheritance official. He doesn't know what to do next. Does he want to move? Does he want to take a job or start a business? He knows he has a lot of thinking to do so he decides to take a journey. He decides he wants to spend the summer on top of a mountain. So he and the cats rent a mountain house for three months.
   
   While on the mountain he learns of a murder exactly one year before. He and Koko solve the murder and make new friends along the way.
   
   I loved this book! You will too!



3. In this "Cat who" installment, LJB does a terrific job of introducing and maintaining tension. It starts out with a sunny premise -- Qwill decides he and the cats need some quiet time to reflect, so that's how he ends up in the bucolic Potato Mountains. The trip begins with Qwill getting lost on the mountain's long and winding roads. The house is bigger and more foreboding than he expected or wanted, and it turns out to be the site of a murder. It rains all the time, often accompanied by power outages. You get the idea. The mystery is intriguing and the story is filled with new, eccentric characters. Best of all, I thought I knew early on "whodunnit," and I was wrong.



4. A great listen to CD in a car. I love the Cat Who Series. Great entertainment



5. I LOVE ALL THE LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN CAT SERIES. THIS IS NOT THE BEST ONE BUT I DID ENJOY IT.

5 comments about The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers.

1. I've been an avid Cat Who fan for several years after hearing George Guidall read The Cat Who Read Backwards. I loved how tight the action was, as well as Qwill's gruff yet sympathetic character.
   
   This particular volume was a disappointment, however. The crime (usually a focal point in the stories) was relegated to a back story, which would have been fine if the book jacket hadn't made a point to emphasize how exciting the investigation was. Even Qwill's wonderment as Koko took an uncharacteristic backseat--especially considering that the title mentions Koko's unusual 60 crime-fighting whiskers.
   
   Additionally, I was surprised at how shallow the descriptions were--Braun's normally tongue-in-cheek prose (like using "Dingleberry" as an actual surname) was absent. The punctuation (the ellipses in particular) was random and distracting.
   
   I could go on, but my main point is this: it's not worth the read; so, to all Cat Who fans: steer clear of 60 & go back to Backwards.



2. I've read every Cat Who book ever written, and after reading the last three, including this one, I did some internet research on Ms Braun.
   
   If she's still alive, the woman would be over a HUNDRED YEARS OLD.
   
   So I have concluded that she may have passed away three books ago and her descendents are writing the books now.
   
   It's not even her style this book. It just plain disgusted me that the writer(s) would think we wouldn't notice the changes in Pickax and it's residents.
   
   Sending Polly to live in Paris and she could care less about her cats? A woman who loves her cats like some women love their CHILDREN? That insulted my intelligence.
   
   Don't waste your time or your money. Stop BEFORE the Cat Talks Turkey. They suck after that.



3. I have been an avid reader of this series, but I won't be reading any more books that might happen to come out. This book was awful, nothing like the others. I found myself skipping paragraphs, in attempt to just get to the end. The story was fragmented, repetitive, and confusing, and the characters were completely devoid of emotion. I don't know who has taken over the writing, but they have no business publishing anything they might create.
   
   Just how many time did the writer need to:
   - use the word ailurophile?
   - mention Koko's "flying squirrel" antics?
   - have Quill order take-out?
   - mention Koko's uncanny ability to know when the phone was going to ring?
   - rehash the interior design of the barn?
   
   Additionally, the mysteries weren't even solved. When has Quill ever just glossed over a mystery without solving it? Also, based on previous stories, would you ever expect him to be so blasé about the Polly situation. Totally unbelievable.
   
   I'm SO annoyed right now, having just finished the book. If I were Koko, I would surely utter a "death howl" at the death of this lovely series.



4. This is an ambling book with an underdeveloped murder mystery set largely in a senior citizens' world. I found my attention wandering. Perhaps I'd enjoy it more if I owned a cat. The content is clean.



5. So many other reviewers have made the same point I would have so I'll not waste your time with long redundancies. That being said,, I wish someone had warned me not to read this book. Don't get it, it's nothing like the other books and the storyline is terrible, even disturbing and sad to those who love and identify with the characters! So...consider yourself warned!

5 comments about The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal (Cat Who... (Audio)).

1. classic the Cat Who with every aspect you need....crime of murder, a hint of love with Qwill and chief woman in his life, the local color and characters of Pick Axe, and the playful and intriguing nature of the Siamese..............loved it......so will you



2. This series is so enjoyable, I'm listening to them on audiobook and I love the interesting plot which really centers around the people and is not that much about the mystery. You enjoy the characters and how Koko helps Qwill figure out each crime. It's a feel-good mystery series that I highly reccomend.



3. I have all of the books in this series. They are fun, light and entertaining. Loving cats doesn't hurt, either.



4. I always enjoy a good mystery and have become "addicted" to Braun's books. Her feline sleuth KoKo is enjoyable as well as her human owner Qwill. I thought that the description of the feline antics as well as the details of the story line in this novel made this an easy, fast, and fun read. The characters were vivid and I found myself chuckling at some of the content. This is a rarity for me. If you like stories about odd, eccentric characters as well as a mystery, Braun's books are for you.



5. I have read many of the "Cat Who" books and have enjoyed them very, very much. (Of course, we have two Himalayans and their characteristics are very similar to the Siamese). I thought these books would make a terrific gift for another cat lover in our family. I hope she gets as much pleasure from the books as I have. The service from Amazon was outstanding and was very convenient especially at this time of year

5 comments about The Cat Who Blew the Whistle (Cat Who... (Audio)).

1. In the 17th book in the Cat Who Mystery series, James Qwilleran aka "Qwill", is thrilled to be able to enjoy the latest economic development to hit Moose County (400 miles north of everywhere). It seems that a prominent local businessman, Floyd Trevelyan, has purchased and restored an old steam locomotive, and has plans to use it as a new attraction in town. Floyd has made money in both the building and banking industries, and when Floyd goes missing with the bank's funds right before a large audit, everyone assumes he has fled to avoid prosecution for fraud. Floyd has been seen around town with his beautiful secretary, leaving his ailing wife at home alone, and absconding with the money could give him a way to start a new life. But Qwill's suspicious mind does not immediately believe that this case is as simple as it sounds, and he is determined to poke around in the lives of the Trevelyan family. Hiring a friend from Down Below, Celia Robinson, to work with the sickly Mrs. Trevelyan, Qwill and his feisty felines put the pieces of this family puzzle back into place and solves yet another mystery in Moose County.
   
   This is my favorite cozy mystery series! I had read all of the books in the past, and wanted to read them again for a second time. This time around, I have chosen to listen to them on CD, as I love the voice of George Guidall. Many fans enjoy the homey, familiar feel of the town and the characters themselves. I just love the character of Celia, and was glad to see a kindly elderly "replacement" for the dear Mrs. Cobb. I was shocked with the health issues of Qwill's love-interest, Polly Duncan, and touched to see his reactions to her health scare.
   
   If you are looking for a hardcore thriller, this would not be the series for you. However, if you are a fan of small town cozies, give this series a try. You might just find that you have become an avid "Cat Who" fan before the book is even finished.
   
   This is a great series by my favorite author!
   
   The first book in the series is called "The Cat who Could Read Backwards". Enjoy!



2. We have read all of the Cat Who series several times and never tire of the antics of Ko Ko and Yum Yum. Being disabled and also with limited "reading" vision, my husband reads to me and the troubles of my world are lifted ten times over! Thank you Ms. Braun!!
   
   Through the years we have loved many many cats. Ms. Braun's excellent description of the antics of the cats is so right on target! If you didn't understand cats before, you will after reading her books.



3. Celia Robinson moves to Pickax and become Qwill's secret agent. Qwill rides the train. It is a steam engine restored and very elegant set up as a fundraiser for the college. The man who restored the stram engine disappears with all the money from his bank.
   
   Qwill, Koko, and Celia Robinson solve this one. Polly stays in the background and we find out why at the end of the book.
   
   I enjoyed this enstallment of, "The Cat Who..." series. You will too!



4. Good easy listening to on a car trip, two cassettes and about 3 hours in length. There is always a twist in the end. Can you figure it out before the end.



5. Another enjoyable Cat Who book that is spoiled by the Polly character. If Koko were really psychic he would have warned Qwill off of her at the first. I really don't understand why this character is popular or sympathetic to anyone who likes these books. She constantly manipulates Qwilleran for his money and gifts. If I were him I would have revoked the sale of the land for her house the first second she started needling him about the new Dean of the college that she thought was so handsome and charming. It just isn't feasable that an intelligent independent character like Qwill would put up with her carp. She is so dispicable that many fans of these books actually wished her heart attack had been fatal. The only reason I didn't is that I would have felt bad for Qwill. She is also two-faced. Now that Mildred is married to Arch she's best of friends with her but before she was hatefully jealous of her making catty remarks about her behind her back. Why would a character like Qwill not see through her nastiness. These books definately went downhill with the introduction of this character.

5 comments about Cat Who Talked Turkey (Cat Who...).

1. Pitiful. Disgraceful. A waste of trees.
   
   This woman has a gig that is bulletproof; churning out endless tales with the same cast of cartoon characters. Not a single thing in this book rang true, and its convenient ending, telegraphed a mile away, was so lame that I couldn't believe it when it actually happened. My grandson and I listened to this on a trip, and as he thought he could see the ending I said, "No, it can't end that way-that's how they do it, like a magician, they make you look this way while the action is going on over there." But no magician wrote this book; the incredible piled up on the stupid until it mercifully came to its abrupt conclusion.
   
   An utter waste of time, energy, resources and everything else. So stupid and boring as to make me think, "Heck, if this sells, maybe I can write that novel after all!"



2. Qwill and the cats are still very enjoyable, and this one actually has a bit of the old magic of mystery. Yum-Yum is taking less than her old role, but Koko is still as eventful (?) as every.



3. This was more in line with the author's earlier works. More of a mystery. I would recommend it as I would all the other books by Lilian Jackson Braun.



4. I received this book a couple of years ago as a gift from an acquaintance, purely for the reasons that I own both a Siamese cat and books. Given that, I wasn't sure what to expect from The Cat Who Talked Turkey, except that it was a mystery novel in a series featuring the same character, Qwill, and his two Siamese Cats, Koko and Yum Yum.
   
   I was completely surprised by its content, as it was not really much of a mystery at all, more just a day to day of Qwill's life. Qwill, mostly a journalist, owns a psychic Siamese cat who can tell when foul play has happened. While the town of Brrr is getting ready for it's 200th birthday celebration, a man turns up dead on Qwill's property. Qwill will have his hands full trying to solve the crime, prepare a one man show for the birthday celebrations, and spend quality time with his friends and cats.
   
   While I found the plot somewhat lacking (the book was too short to really explore any plot lines in depth), the characters and writing were charming. I loved the descriptions of the quaint town of Brrr and its various eating establishments as well as the dialogue between the characters. While I won't be rushing out to purchase more of Ms. Jackson's work, I would not hesitate to pick it up off a friend's bookshelf and read more of The Cat Who series.



5. This is a good read for a lazy day. I enjoyed this so much.

5 comments about The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell.

1. The first few books of this long series were rather charming mysteries, if a bit too cozy, perhaps, but they have dribbled down to pointless treacle. This book is virtually plotless, with flat characters, silly diialogue, and a vague but over-sweet atmosphere. Abundant use of exclamation points does not make a flat story seem to be dramatic.
   
   I'd rather remember the cat who books of the earlier entries in the series. It's time to stop them--now. I, for one, will read no more of them.



2. Not a lot to say about this offering. I read these books (meaning 'the cat who...' series) as I go along and as they go, there are far more engrossing books in this series than this one. Not that it's a particularly awful book, it isn't. But for a 'mystery' book series, there is very little mystery here. There are a couple of 'minor mysteries' here, and literally neither are solved by Quill or the cats. The whole book just kind of reads like a soap opera diary of some social events that happen in the town of Hatchet and that's all. Pretty dull reading here. I'd avoid this volume unless you want bragging rights to having read all of the books in the series.



3. Out of the three I have read/listed to so far this is my least favourite. I would say that if you are not a cat fan it would be a 2 star. The series are great if you want a quick read without getting a too indepth story line.
   
   Mr Q and his cats KoKo and YumYum are up to it again, with the introduction of new characters and their cats. One of my favorite sections would be the description of Maggie, an older resident of Moose County, sitting at her formal dinning table with her five cats, each cat on one of the chairs, I can see this being me in another 50 years! There is definately not as much mystery to this one, with a crime not occurring untill a good 2/3 into the story and there is no real suspense or real answers given to it at all.
   
   Definately not for those who want a sophisticated read, but perfect for those who want to be able pick up and put down the book without getting caught up in details



4. The biggest plus, as in all the "Cat Who" books is the people and places of Moose County. After all this time, they still offer the feel of relaxation, despite that murders abound 400 miles north of nowhere. Maybe its because the murders are really not a large part of the story. In the "Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell," however, the murders really take a backseat and are really superfluous. The cats, KoKo and Yum Yum, also are so little a part of things they almost seem an afterthought. The writing also seems to be losing a bit of its direction. Characters play major parts and then drop of the map. Others get barely a mention and then are killed off with the reader knowing so little about them, nobody cares. While Moose County seems like a nice place to live, the books are losing a bit of their bearings.



5. I had read the other reviews before I read this book and they were so correct. This was the most rambly, choppy, no depth book I have every read. I have all the Cat Who books and this one made me sad and mad. No interaction with the cats, no loving banter with Polly. No sadness over important people in Quills life. I have the next one and hope it will be better. I have read all the others no less than 3 times and have them set aside for my cat loving granddaughter someday, but this book won't get a second read. SAD SAD

5 comments about The Cat Who Tailed a Thief (Cat Who... (Audio)).

1. I love it! I am a big fan of The Cat Who series and this is another in a long line of terrific books, great mysteries and cute cat antics. Koko makes me laugh and Lilian Jackson Braun has a great way of writing about him. Such as, "Even before he unlocked his front door, he knew there was a message on the answering machine. Koko was announcing the fact with yowls and body-bumps against the door panels. Given the condo's quality of construction, it was doubtful how much battering the door could take." I love these books... one of the neatest things Koko does is to boot people out of the house!



2. Come spend the winter holidays (Christmas through Valentine Day) in Moose County! Be there for Hixie Rice's First Annual Ice Festival, celebrate Scottish Night and Lynette's wedding! If you haven't got the faintest idea what I'm talking about you will probably not give this a five star rating but if you have visited Moose County before you'll enjoy this latest trip to 400 miles North of everywhere.

   The action begins with on December 23rd as Qwill is Christmas shopping. A series of petty thefts is plaguing Moose County. The crime escalates from minor nuisances to grand thefts and a respected member of a beloved County family is accused. A sudden death of a new Moose County citizen occurs during a trip 'Down Below' interrupts the more immediate concerns of the up-coming local theater production, a newspaper write-in poll of intriguing cat names, and preparations for the Ice Festival. When a popular member of an old Moose County family dies Qwill and Koko increase their efforts to get to the bottom of things. They solve all and bring the culprits to justice before the spring thaw. Of more importance to Moose County devotees is the addition of 'Wetherby Goode' the local radio weather forecaster.

   This long running (this is the 19th installment) series of cozies has a loyal core of fans who wouldn't dream of missing a trip to see Qwill, the semi-retired journalist who is also one of the richest men in the 'North central eastern United States' and his friends both human and feline. If you like your murders in series and cozy join the annual trek up north, but if you prefer your crimes to be challenging or graphic travel elsewhere.




3. When new banker, Willard Carmichael, and his young wife Danielle move to Pickax, they are the talk of the town. Literally. Especially with the rash of petty thievery that began the minute the two of them moved in. However, now Willard has been murdered in a suspicious mugging Down Below (in the city), and Qwill begins to investigate, seeing as how Willard's house-restoration project has now conveniently fallen into the hands of Danielle's flashy cousin, whose rich wife suddenly kicks the bucket on their honeymoon. Now, with Koko and Yum Yum's help, Qwill intends to catch the murderer, and the thief, before anyone else loses their life.

   I will admit that I bought this book mainly due to the fact that it's takes place around Christmastime (my favorite time of year), and that it featured a deaf cat (I have a deaf cat), even if only for one sentence. However, I received quite a surprise, as I absolutely adored the book, and have now become a Lilian Jackson Braun fan for life. Qwill is an interesting, and exciting character, who's constant work on his articles for the MOOSE COUNTY SOMETHING, keep the reader quite entertained, as well as his work on collecting stories for his newest book. Koko and Yum Yum are also fun characters, who spend their days playing, and being quite vocal. Cat lovers will adore this book, as will all fans of cozy mysteries.

   Erika Sorocco




4. There's something very odd going on in rural Moose County and that something is thievery. The people of this area just aren't used to this kind of behavior and normally don't bother locking up anything but the times they are a changing. At first it isn't anything big that goes missing and most people including Jim Qwilleran can't understand why anyone would steal a pair of cheap sunglasses or a bag of old clothes. Then things get serious when the local banker who is a newcomer to Pickax City is killed in a mugging. Since the murder occurred while that banker was on a business trip to a big city down below however most people just write it up to how terrible things are in big cities. The ever-alert Koko however smells a rat.
   
   As the plot thickens there is as always lots of other action in progress. Qwilleran and Polly have an argument over her cat's name, which prompts him to write a column in the local paper about the subject, which brings in a deluge of postcards with appropriate names for cats. The area is planning a huge ice festival, which is threatened by the possibility of an early thaw. Qwill and the cats are ensconced in the Indian Village apartments for the winter because their barn is so hard to heat and they end up living next to the radio weatherman whom Qwill does not care for. The weatherman, Wetherby Goode by name has been a background player in this series since the action moved to Moose County but in this installment he plays a major role and he and Qwill become fast friends.
   
   When one of the leading citizens of Pickax dies the action becomes fast and furious and Qwilleran doesn't believe it was natural causes for a minute. Koko has been trying to tell him all along but as usual he just didn't get the point. Koko ends up being so frustrated that he starts walking over to Yum Yum and bopping her on the head like it was her fault that Qwill is a little dense at times.
   
   All in all this entry into this lovable series will keep you guessing while at the same time tickling your funny bone as you read of the antics of the local residents. People of Scottish decent will particularly like this book as the normal Scottish flavor of the stories is kicked up a notch and Qwill finally makes his public debut in a kilt.
   
   In the end of course the guilty are thwarted and justice prevails but this road to justice is one of the most enjoyable journeys that you will ever take.



5. Strange things are happening in Pickax. Items are disappearing at an alarming rate. Then the bridge club has $2000 stolen from the charity jar.
   
   More mysteries abound including "what do Scotsmen wear under their kilts?"
   
   Koko tries to tell Qwill many times what is going on. He knocks books off the shelf and resorts to acting out what is happening with YumYum.
   
   This episode of "The Cat Who Series" is very enjoyable. I loved reading all the tall tales and how the writer incorporated that into the climax of the book.
   
   You will love this edition.

5 comments about The Cat Who Said Cheese (Cat Who... (Audio)).

1. !This is one of the best of the "Cat Who" mysteries. George Guidall does his usual excellent job with his reading, and there are threads from previous and future Cat Who stories that the Lilian Jackson Braun fan will find especially memorable and tantalizing.



2. This is one of my faves when it comes to the Cat Who series. The clues (cheese names....I won't spoil it for you!) and interesting characters like Mr. Limburger who is as odious in personality as his name suggests, gentle Aubrey the bee keeper with a heart bigger than his brain, Onoosh, the mysterious woman. I won't go on, I might spoil things.
   Other clues (what Qwill finds in his ready-to-cook turkey)and other goings on, and the "coverage" of the Pickax Hotel bombing....nicely narrated. Though through Koko's catly fits (which is caught on tape at the cheese tasting at Qwill's apple barn and distributed by others for the laughs) we start to piece together who, and then later why. It's a thoroughly enjoyable book.
   As a long time fan of Braun I say this is one of her best. But start at the beginning...to see Qwill and Koko's genesis and struggles. What they had to do to get where they are now.



3. If you read this when you are hungry, you might head straight to the refrigerator, market, or nearest deli.
   
   This book was wonderful...a mysterious woman comes to Pickax. Qwill hears rumors everywhere about her. Koko wants to go for a drive to the cabin on the lake. Guess who is sitting by the cabin reading a cookbook? Yes! the mysterious woman. She agrees to cook stuffed wild grape leaves for Qwill. He heads to the market to shop for ingredients and hears an explosion! Upon returning to the cabin, Qwill finds the woman missing the middle of preparing the wild grape leaves.
   
   Much excitement, danger, an mystery is to follow. Of course, Koko knows everything. It is too bad Qwill doesn't speak fluent cat. He would get to the bottom of the mysteries sooner.
   
   I loved this installment of, "the Cat Who" series. You will love it too!



4. The product was in excellent condition upon arrival. It arrived in a timely manner. The price was acceptable. Lillian Jackson Braun is a delightful author and her books are very enjoyable. I have purchased her audio books on cd and tape.



5. I listen to audiobooks while driving, and being a cat lover I decided to try this series out. What a wonderful experience all around. The story telling is superb! Almost a slice of life, but a very interesting and enjoyable one, mixed with a whodunit at the same time. Add to that the relationship between cat and owner (or should I say human and owner) which is described in a unique way; believable, realistic. Explained in a way that opens eyes and minds to how cats and humans actually interact in certain instances. I loved this book and can't wait to listen to every one in the series. George Guidall is the perfect choice for narrator. It just doesn't get any better than this!

5 comments about The Cat Who Went Into the Closet (Cat Who... (Audio)).

1. I think that the book was really bad. It seemed to me like someone else had written the book. I have enjoyed all the other books tremendously, but this one just left me hanging with a lot of unanswered questions.



2. Liked the book, took me a while to get into, but enjoyed it once I made all the connections; arrived in timely fashion and good condition.



3. I'm a great fan of Koko and YumYum, so I enjoy having them along with me while I'm on the road. Somehow the narrator's voice sounds like Jim Qwilleran's would if he was a real person. The only problem is that it's not always easy to tell when we've reached the end of a disc, but then that's true of virtually all audio discs.



4. I think this was my favorite "The Cat Who.." so far. It is late autumn in Pickax. Qwill and the cats rent a downtown mansion from Mrs. Gage to be closer to civilization in case of blizzards. Qwill has just written a play about a fire long ago in Pickax and begins giving performances.
   
   The town receives word that Mrs. Gage who had sold out and moved to Florida, had committed suicide. Qwill and Koko do not feel all is right with that scenario.
   
   Along the way, Qwill meets a young, beautiful, dog sled racer who had a big part in this mystery. The story takes place over my three favorite holidays; Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. You will love this edition of "The Cat Who..." series.



5. Just finished reading this impt book in the series...now I can continue with the tapes I've purchased through Amazon