Fiction is not always about the damsel in distress saved by her knight in shining armor. It can be anything under the sun based on how vast and rich the imagination of the author is. Amongst the popular type of fiction books as of the moment are those stories that use animals, particularly cats, as either main characters or supporting characters. These tales are not considered fables for not all of them are entirely consisting of animal characters; some are mixture of humans and animals conquering their way through life.
There are a lot of famous felines in literature, such as Crookshanks in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Mrs. Norris in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Cheshire cat in Alice in the Wonderland, Church in Pet Sematary, Cat in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Mrs. Murphy in Tail Gait, and Snowbell in Stuart Little. Also, there are plenty of fascinating novels that showcase these furry animals, examples of which is William and Tibby — a book about two cats representing the life on earth and in heaven by Lynda Hamblen, The Cat in The Hat by Dr. Seuss, Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Elliot, and more.
Fiction is truly a vast and wonderful place to delve in. So, do you want to jump start you binge-reading on different fiction books about cats? If you do, then you should first know the reasons why reading this type of book is essential. Here are some of the reasons why:
They bring a sense of relief
According to Newsweek, snuggling cats is directly proportional to the reduction of an individual’s stress levels. In fact, 10 minutes of petting cats can create a huge difference when it comes to one’s amount of stress. However, the relief that cats provide is not limited to physical cuddling but can also be felt by reading books about or that features cats. Furthermore, the latter is one of the impactful ways to relieve oneself from the mountain-like amount of stress that he or she is experiencing. It is because these books feature the different kind of attitudes of cats and multiple abilities that these felines have. Also, since these novels belong to fiction, meaning impossible things can be made possible; cats can also have human-like and superhero-like attributes, making you more entertained and happier.
They showcase the a-meow-zing sides of cats
Cats are commonly perceived to be lazy and slacker. There are reasons why this type of animal is lazy, sleepy, and sometimes sloth-like. It is because they are conserving their energies for prey-hunting. It is also their nature to sleep. Although these balls of fur naps a lot, they also have a-meow-zing sides in which were being highlighted in fiction. Reading books of fiction about cats will help you see how magnificent they are and how effective story-movers these slackers are. You can witness and imagine how a tiny feline can mingle with humans, do catnapping, act like superheroes, save the day, die multiple times, conquer the world, and other paw-werful things.
They make you fall in love with them a whole lot more
There is just something about cats that makes your heart warm. If you do not have a pet at home or you are a dog person, reading books about cats can help you develop an interest in them. Fiction books that feature cats have a handful of purpose, examples of which are to entertain readers, send meaningful messages to people, bridge reality to imagination, and inspire readers through the amazing attributes of the characters. You can definitely see the character development of cats and how they become a trustworthy sidekick, awesome protagonists, effective antagonists, scary horror character, etc. That said, the more you read these books, the bigger the chance that you will fall in love with them more or slowly turn into a cat person.
They help your days become happier
Cuddling with your pets can be one of the best things that life offers. How much more reading about them? During your leisure time, you can hit two birds with one stone by holding a book on the other hand and petting your cat on the other. There are a lot of fiction books which feature cats that are available for you to pick and read. Moreover, you can fully relax your mind and body with the warmth and comfort that cats provide and the knowledge and entertainment books give. With that being said, the more you keep yourself close to books and cats, the better your days will become. There are no such things greater than those parts of your life that makes living so much easier and happier, like pets, books, and all things in between.
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