From Third Place Books in Seattle, WA:
When I didn’t have a dog, I dreamed about the days when I finally would. I pictured long walks to far flung parks where I would spend an afternoon reading and dozing in the sun with my beloved pal resting against my legs. Or maybe a chilly fall evening, fully content with a steaming mug of tea in one hand, a book in the other, and my dog curled up on the rug at my feet. Hours of bliss while chipping away at my TBR pile with my loyal companion by my side. So cozy, so peaceful, so naive.
I think that’s what many of us book folk imagine when we think about inviting a pet into our lives. The coziness, the peace. What we don’t imagine is pushing the cat off our open book for the 23rd time, or removing books from the bottom shelves of the bookcase to save them from sharp and unforgiving puppy teeth. And we definitely don’t imagine a hungry cat pulling books off a shelf at 5 AM trying to wake us up, or having to trudge out into a cold, rainy December night to walk the dog. Decidedly not cozy on the couch, decidedly not reading a book. And don’t even ask about what dog vomit does to the pages of the brand new hardcover you just splurged on.
When I first got my dog and the scales fell from my eyes, I thought I would never read another book again. I would forever be chasing her around the house, trying to stop her from peeing on the floor, licking electrical outlets, bothering the cat, and eating EVERYTHING. But time does pass, the days of puppyhood are behind us and while I have managed to sneak a book or two in between walks (and cleaning), I’m nowhere near the voracious reader I once was. And that’s fine with me because those few moments when she’s actually snoozing with her head in my lap while I’m reading are worth all the completed TBR piles in the world.
In honor of those far too few moments of quiet reading and warm furry friends, we present the pets of Third Place Books, and their book matches. And if you thought this post was nothing more than an excuse to show off pictures of our beautiful babies, you’re absolutely right. — Erin
Bookseller Erin:
Olive & Why Will No One Play With Me?
Bookseller Katelynn:
Matilda (Tillie) & Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther
Bookseller Nicole:
Babu & The Very Fluffy Kitty, Papillon
Bookseller Spencer (his partner Kate’s dog):
Nora & Separation Anxiety
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This is truly just the beginning! SO MANY MORE adorable pets paired with perfect books are to be found at https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/blog/purrfect-pairing.