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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Texts from Mittens Review & Giveaway


Truffles: Hey Mommy, do we have an unlimited data plan?

Melissa: We do. Why?

Truffles: I wanna learn how to text like Mittens!!!


Sometimes when I'm at work I wish there was a way to communicate with Truffles as she waits for me back home. We could be chatting back and forth if she had the ability to text, which is the premise behind Angie Bailey's brilliant Text from Mittens.

From the publisher: Texts from Mittens is a series of text message conversations between a snappy, self-absorbed housecat named Mittens and his long-suffering human, a single woman who works away from home during the day. Mittens relentlessly hassles his human all day long, while only taking breaks to watch Judge Judy, hang with his best friend Stumpy, complain about the antics of Drunk Patty the neighbor, ask Grandma for money to buy useless items from QVC, and harass the "filthy beast" dog, Phil.

Mittens was "born" on Catster.com and has now gone on to star in his very first hardcover book. (When you've caught the attention of Harlequin, you are a superstar!) Every page is a screen shot of a text message between Mittens and his Mom, and more than once I laughed out loud with the realization that these are exactly the sorts of things our cats would say to us if they could.

This book is a must have for any cat lover's bookshelf.

 

About the author: Angie Bailey is an award-winning writer and blogger, humorist, and professional member of the Cat Writers' Association. Her primary blog, Catladyland, has won many awards, and her humor writing is featured nearly daily on Catster.com, one of the most popular cat sites on the Web. She loves to photograph her cats in silly poses and sleeps with one eye open. And yes, she has three cats.

Texts from Mittens is on bookshelves today and can be purchased from Amazon. 

 Thanks to the nice people at Harlequin I have one hardcover copy to giveaway to a lucky US or Canadian reader.

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26 comments:

  1. JeanettaMarch 31, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    The texts are hilarious! I think the major texts would be about treats and wanting attention.
    Thank you for the giveaway.

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  2. Cats Herd YouMarch 31, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    Mitty and friends are always hilarious!

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  3. The Island CatsMarch 31, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    We love Text from Mittens. We would probably text each other if we could. And post lots of stuff on Twitter. ;)

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  4. Laila and Angel MinchieMarch 31, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    That sounds like a cute, funny and must read!

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  5. pilch92March 31, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    That looks like a really fun book.

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  6. Fur EverywhereMarch 31, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    This looks like a fun book. I've heard a lot of good things about it. :)

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  7. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Funny! Oh what fun our cats would have, if they could text! :)

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  8. A TonlMarch 31, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    We love Angie - she's SO clever!!

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  9. UnknownMarch 31, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Hey Truffles! Mes texts with my nephew - Ninja in Calgary when mes in BC but mes never thought about texting Mommy! Maybe cus me uses her phone....
    Does yous text truffles?
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  10. Angie, CatladylandMarch 31, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Thank you for the nice giveaway and review! xoxo Angie and Mittens

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  11. UnknownMarch 31, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    They would take over the world.

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  12. Robin CoxonMarch 31, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    I love the blog posting you did on cats texting. I think our boys would text about each other. They have a love hate relationship. robeader53@yahoo.com

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  13. travelerMarch 31, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    They would text their superiority over all. Many thanks for this lovely feature and giveaway. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  14. Two French BulldogsMarch 31, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    So funny
    Lily & Edward

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  15. meowmeowmansMarch 31, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Mittens, and her human Angie, are so funny! Cats will TOTALLY take over the world if they learn how to text.

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  16. Cathy KeishaMarch 31, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    I was on the fence about this book but after reading this review, I definitely want it even if TW doesn’t read books. I’d text Pop about how late TW was cleaning my litter box.

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  17. Seville at Nerissa's LifeMarch 31, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Peep #1 won't give me cell phone so I've never learned to text. I'm very deprived, for sure. MOUSES!

    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  18. Seville at Nerissa's LifeMarch 31, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Peep #1 won't give me cell phone so I've never learned to text. I'm very deprived, for sure. MOUSES!

    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  19. As the World PurrsMarch 31, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    We already ordered our book! We can't wait for it to arrive! We love Mittens!

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  20. Barbara HawkMarch 31, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    Looks like a fun book. Love the texts!

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  21. Mama CatMarch 31, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    Truffles, you are a unique cat and so loved by your person for her to be willing to have you text her! I sometimes wish I could text my babies when I'm not home; I do wonder what they do! Thanks for the chance to win!
    jeaniedannheim (at) ymail (dot) com

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  22. UnknownMarch 31, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    My cat, Sheba, would be texting about me needing to choose one type of cat litter and why the dog gets the best spot on the couch. LOL

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  23. AllisonMarch 31, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    Cute! Way too much effort for my Tobey - plus he's got really big paws. I don't think he could press the buttons.

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  24. ANGEL ABBYGRACEApril 1, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    What a great book we would love to read it!

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  25. servedogmomApril 2, 2015 at 12:18 AM

    Such fun! Every once in a while my service dog accidentally sends a message on my phone. Have to monitor texting by our furry friends! servedogmom@yahoo.com

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  26. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensApril 2, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    if my cat had thumbs, there would be no treat safe from his finding it and eating it..

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