Shelve Under C: A Tale of Used Books and Cats (Turning Pages) - Softcover

Kalahar, Jenny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1492348422 ISBN 13: 9781492348429

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

A novel for everyone, Shelve Under C is a big, leaning stack of humor, heart, stray cat hairs, old book dust, mystery, family drama, longing and hope.     Used bookshops often have a cat or two roaming the aisles, sleeping on the shelves, or sleeping on the customers. Here is a novel all about one bookshop and its resident cats, Stomper and Buglit; and about Kris, a 12-year-old boy who apprentices in the shop. Kris is a little bit like the cats: he's a foster child getting used to a new family, and the cats are being fostered in the bookshop for the local shelter. Stomper and Buglit are a little bit like Kris: they get into trouble, have some wild adventures, and find out just what being part of a family really means.     Unlike some novels that have a bookstore setting, Shelve Under C has the real spirit of the store, its owners, its apprentice, its customers and, especially, its cats as the beating heart of this fuzzy beast. It's full of wonderful characters, a wild storm, a doggy bucking bronco, catnip capers, an almost-deadly chicken salad sandwich, and . . . books! No need to knock -- the door is open. So come on in, grab something to read, and get comfy on the big, red sofa.

About this title

About the Author

Jenny Kalahar was born in the state of Washington and she and her four older brothers were raised in Grass Lake, Michigan. She married Patrick, a used and rare bookseller, and they had open bookshops in Michigan and Ohio until moving to live and work in an old Indiana schoolhouse. They now sell books online and Patrick restores and repairs the tattered and torn volumes sent to him from around the country. They are both members of Last Stanza Poetry Association. Jenny is the author of two novels in her Turning Pages series - Shelve Under C: A Tale of Used Books and Cats, and its sequel, The Find of a Lifetime: Another Tale of Used Books and Cats. Both are based on their experiences in Ohio where they fostered cats from the local shelter in their bookshop, finding new homes for more than fifty cats over the years. When not selling books or writing, Jenny avoids doing housework; plays her piano moderately well; reads; walks their terrier, Weegee; pets their cats; plays the bells and xylophone in a community band; and explores dusty flea markets and interesting antique shops.

Review

"This novel was truly delicious . . . Many animal-related stories, especially ones that revolve around rescue, are sad and difficult to read . . . But, no, there were no negatives. I laughed out loud a few times and I shed at least one tear--a good tear. Very highly recommended!" ~~ Tails Magazine

Jenny Kalahar ... creates 3-dimensional characters with real depth to them. Even her cats bring something new to the feline experience. This is a story about surviving, about getting along when things go wrong. And having fun while figuring out what to do next. Lots of fun!

A great book for reading aloud, by the way...by adults and kids. The vocabulary is not dumbed down, nor is the plotting. The sentiments are strong and real. And it's nice to know that even those of us who are not a perfect fit can fit in.

I can see this becoming a family favorite. Five shiny stars. ~~ Nyinya

This is the most heart warming book about love. I first started reading thinking this would be a humor book on cats and did I ever get a surprise. Anyone who has ever loved a cat should read this book but be prepared for so much more. I don't want to spoil the wonderful story that goes with the love so I'll not say any more. The story and all the characters are so well done that you can't help but love every minute. I personally could not put out down till the last page and still wanted more. So don't wait it's a great read! ~~ DD Gott

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1492348422
• ISBN 13: 9781492348429
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 135