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The Cat Who Sang for the Birds (Cat Who... #20)
In this delightful new novel featuring Jim Qwilleran and his lovable cats, Koko and Yum Yum, the rites of spring are celebrated with the fine art of birdcalling....and a fateful act of murder. It seems that this spring, a cat's fancy may turn to crime-solving...
Paperback, 260 pages
Published
March 1st 1999
by Jove
(first published 1997)
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This was another re-read. I haven't read it in a few years, so it was fun picking it up again. I think this is the last of the series written by Braun. I've just started re-reading The Cat Who Saw Stars and so far, it's not up to par with the previous books and the style isn't quite the same.
This book is still as good as the others. I enjoyed trying to remember what happens and who the bad guys were
This book is still as good as the others. I enjoyed trying to remember what happens and who the bad guys were
I never heard of the The Cat Who series until a work colleague recommended it to me. Since I am a cat lover, she thought I would enjoy reading about the exploits about Koko. If it weren’t for the fact a colleague loaned it to me and that Koko features in the book, I probably would have put it down after the second chapter.
James Mackintosh Qwilleran, is a journalist who owns two cats, one of whom has a sixth sense that helps him solve crimes. Qwilleran, or Qwill, was the heir to a vast fortune an...more
James Mackintosh Qwilleran, is a journalist who owns two cats, one of whom has a sixth sense that helps him solve crimes. Qwilleran, or Qwill, was the heir to a vast fortune an...more
This book wasn't as good as the last two that I had read in the series. I didn't enjoy it as well as the ones before it. There really wasn't much mystery in this one. The book had rambled on about the spelling bee, an Art Center, and an old lady that lived across from the Art Center all through out the book. You know there's something suspicious going on, just based off previous book, but Braun don't really get to it until about the last 5 or so chapters of the book. It still had the vibe and fl...more
I really enjoy the "light mystery" genre. Not too bloody or creepy just a good story. I love this series! It's a lot of fun and to read and I'm a cat lover.
I plowed through a lot of these books one summer after recovering from surgery while I was doped up on pain killers. I missed this one!
As always there's a few new interesting characters to meet and the familiar ones are revisited. This story didn't have as much adventure as some of the other ones but I liked the Art Center storyline and had...more
I plowed through a lot of these books one summer after recovering from surgery while I was doped up on pain killers. I missed this one!
As always there's a few new interesting characters to meet and the familiar ones are revisited. This story didn't have as much adventure as some of the other ones but I liked the Art Center storyline and had...more
I have tried to read all the cat books by this author. My reason is that, I love cats. I started in 1992 or 93 and have been reading them off and on since that time. They are all well written and always give some interesting information about cats. Koko and Yumyum (the two Siamese cats) help Qwill solve the mysteries. Koko and Yumyum own Qwill or is it the other way round? If you wish to read these books start with "The Cat Who Could Read Backwards". This book will introduce you to Quill and how...more
Dec 17, 2011
Kirsti
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Cat lovers, Mystery lovers, Animal detective fans
Another in the excellent Jim Qwilleran and Koko saga. Full of mystery, intrigue, and of course felines, this one is sure to go down well. I actually finished it on Saturday afternoon, reading after a day of a family home made pizza lunch, and watching my dog fetch sticks from a river, and it was a nice relaxing end to the day. The books are fun and oddly enthralling, although I can never put my finger exactly on why this is. All I know is I like them, and I don't really question it.
I've actually...more
I've actually...more
I read this book because I was at a friend's lake house for the weekend and wanted something to read. I've listened to 2 or 3 of the "Cat Who..." books in the car on long trips, but this is the first one I've read. This book was typical of the series with the emphasis more on story telling and life in a smallish town rather than lots of action. By the end, I wasn't sure I could relate with the main character, so I think these books will return to my go-to list if I need a distraction to stay awa...more
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I really enjoy a good mystery. The fact that a siamese cat is one of the smartest characters in the book just doubles the fun. Personally, I have a small fear of cats that is not wholly unfounded. Still, Quill's stories are irresistible and so are his siamese cats. The word play Quill uses [and Polly, too] perpetually send me to my Concise Oxford English Dictionary I keep by my reading chair. This was a quick, enjoyable read and I recommend it to cat lovers and non cat lovers alike.
Here we go again. It is spring and Qwill is looking forward to the beauty of the spring. However some birds are making noises in the morning and Koko, one of the cats is winging back at them. Then, a series of unusual events occur: vandalism and a mysterious chain of death and disappearance. It takes the cats to solve the mystery.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
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This is Book #20 of "The Cat Who..." series. Jim Qwilleran is the most eligible bachelor about town who writes a column for the local paper and lives with his two cats, Koko and Yum-Yum. Together, they make quite a crime-solving team. This time it's springtime and the cats are enjoying a ittle bird-watching...
I thought the characters were all rather abrupt, and the main character was a little too "conveniently" in the center of everyone's life. It is advertised as a mystery, but I think this is more a story about small town life.
What a great series; I listened to this entire series while driving to work; it took me just about one entire year to go through all 30 books. Lillian Jackson Braun has a passion for cats, people, and detail in her stories.
This is a fun series. I have enjoyed all of the ones I have read. No sex, no violence (yes, they are murder mysteries, but you never see them), I don't remember any swearing. Refreshing.
Another good read about Koko, Qwill, and the gang! We learn more about the town, with interesting pieces on its new Art Center and spelling bee, while Koko works on his next case.
I loved how Ko Ko sang to the birds in this one...easy to imagine. Loved the bird info too. Easy read, more about Moose County and the inhabitants...makes me want to visit!
I love these books--the main character is funny and really understands how cats think. I also enjoy these stories because they are mysteries, my favorite genre.
Oct 29, 2012
Ginger
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
someone wanting a light read
Recommended to Ginger by:
Beverley Zeinner
Shelves:
mystery-thrillers
Light Mystery. Quick reading book when life doesn't get in the way. Series of mysteries based on a newspaper columnist, his Siamese cats and his community.
Quill is an entertaining character and his cats are a lot of fun. There isn't a lot of depth but it's good clean fun to read and quick too.
Not my favorite. Some people love this series, but I just couldn't get into it. None of the characters or events pulled me in.
The Cat Who Sang for the Birds is another light and loveable mystery featuring Jim Qwilleran and his two Siamese cats.
-A murder mystery. I love reading about these people and their town. It’s like visiting old friends.
What a fun read! Braun has a whimsical style and a subtle sense of humor that never fail to please. Koko is my favorite literary feline, bar none.
Another one in my guilty pleasure series. What can I say? I can't resist a crime-fighting cat.
Jim Qwilleran and his lovable cats, Koko and Yum Yum are great escape literature.
Sweet and old fashioned without the polish of Neville Shute. Still and enjoyable read.
It was a wonderful book! Full of suprising twists! A delightful rainy day read!
I did not like this book at all. It just droned on with an extreme amount of details that were random. I just didn't want to invest anymore time in reading it when I wasn't enjoying it at all.
I want to like these books so much more than I actually do.
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Lilian Jackson Braun was an American writer. She is well-known for her light-hearted series of The Cat Who... mystery novels. The Cat Who books center around the life of former newspaper reporter James Qwilleran, and his two Siamese cats, KoKo and Yum Yum in the fictitious small town of Pickax located in Moose County, "400 miles north of everywhere." Although never formally stated in the books, th...more
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