Entries from Westport Public Library BOOK blog tagged with 'canine'
Sirius business
The Dog Days of Summer are those insufferably hot days of summer that can happen anytime between July and September. The term originates with the ancient Greeks and Romans. Sirius, the "Dog Star," was the brightest star in the heavens besides the sun, and it rose and set with the sun in summer. The ancients believed that it generated the heat responsible for the hellish weather. The Library will be hosting a series of delightful pet-oriented programs to counteract the otherwise unpleasant Dog Days in Westport. Mystery fans looking for the perfect reading companion should try Spencer Quinn’s Dog on It. Meet Chet, the wise and lovable canine narrator, who works alongside Bernie, a down-on-his-luck private investigator. They are investigating the disappearance of a teenage girl who may or may not have been kidnapped, but who has definitely gotten mixed up with some very unsavory characters. In one of its many starred reviews, Library Journal said "At last, a dog lover's mystery that portrays dogs as they really are....Quinn's characters are endearing, and his narrative is intriguing, fast-moving, and well written. Even cat lovers will find it entertaining.”Meow-steries!
The book review journal Kirkus Reviews featured mysteries and thrillers in its February 1, 2007 issue, and listed what they referred to as “The 10 Biggest Brands.”
The “brand” that really caught my eye was “Kitty Sleuths.”
Ever since Mr. and Mrs. North's cat Pete helped solve a mystery all the way back in 1939, feline flatfoots have grown in popularity.
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