Release Day #BookReivew ~ I Purr, Therefore I Am: Inner Monologues of the Domesticated by Charlotte Jean #Cats #CatPhrases

 

Book Details:

Ebook:

ASIN: ‎ B0GPHG7N6P
Publisher: ‎ The Collective Book Studio
Publication Date: ‎ October 20, 2026
Print Length: ‎ 136 pages
Format: ‎ Print Replica
ISBN-13: ‎978-1685552633

Hardcover:

Publisher: ‎ The Collective Book Studio
Publication Date: ‎ October 20, 2026
Print Length: ‎ 136 pages
ISBN-10: 1685554717
ISBN-13: 978-1685554712
Dimensions: ‎5.5 x 0.65 x 6.5 inches

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About the Book:

Discover the hilarious inner thoughts of cats in this witty, photo-filled gift book for cat lovers.

I Purr, Therefore I Am pairs expressive cat photography with sharp, dry one-liners that capture the feline mind in all its aloof, judgmental, curious, and quietly philosophical glory. From food critiques to selective affection and silent disdain, these funny cat thoughts reveal what cats might really be thinking.

Whether you share your home with a regal house panther, a dramatic window watcher, or a willful lap skeptic, this full-color humor book is a wry tribute to cats and the people who love them.

Here’s what makes I Purr, Therefore I Am the perfect gift for cat lovers:

• Funny Cat Inner Monologues: Witty captions reveal the mysterious logic, dry humor, and unbothered confidence of cats.

• Expressive Full-Color Cat Photography: Each photo captures a feline mood every cat owner will recognize.

• Relatable Humor for Cat People: From judgmental stares to strategic affection, the jokes speak directly to life with cats.

• A Giftable Cat Humor Book: Perfect for birthdays, holidays, housewarmings, white elephant exchanges, and cat lovers who already have everything.

• Beautifully Designed Gift Package: A compact hardcover format with elevated production makes it ideal for coffee tables, desks, and easy gifting.

Filled with feline philosophy, dry humor, and laugh-out-loud cat personality, I Purr, Therefore I Am is a funny cat book and gift book for anyone who has ever wondered what their cat is really thinking.

My Review:

Are you ready for cute Shutterstock photos of cats and an artist's concepts of the inner monologues of said cats? I Purr, Therefore I Am is a cute compilation of various cat breeds and their thoughts in various scenarios. As much as I loved the phrases, I really was just here for the cat pictures. As a cat-parent to four tabbies (two are almost 2 1/2 years old and two are almost 6 months old), I love photos of cats and cat humor.

 All four of our babies were born feral (different moms but they could have the same dad). They came from the same place but obviously two years apart. They have domesticated up rather nicely. I post pictures of them on Instagram and TikTok with the hashtag #NotSoFeralAnymore.

I Purr, Therefore I Am is not a serious or sophisticated book. It's simply for humorous purposes and sheer love of cats. This book would be great as a coffee table book in a house with cats or cat art, or as gift for cat lovers including those who, for reasons of their own, do not have cats but love them.

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#BookReview ~ Great Smoky Mountains National Park: A photographic journey through an iconic National Park by Max Humphrey (Author) and Rob Schanz (Photographer) #SmokyMountains #Photography #Wildlife #Smokies

My Review:

Beautiful coffee table book filled with facts, information, and spectacular photographs. The hardcover version brings the Smokies right into your home. I love the detailed descriptions for each location. The historical facts are interesting. The current state of certain buildings, locations, and natural areas really brings this journey home.

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About the Book:

The Smokies are layered, atmospheric, and constantly shifting. They are less about spectacle and more about how a place reveals itself over time.

This book captures that nuance with a perspective that is both visually rich and deeply considered. Structured like a road trip, Great Smoky Mountains National Park moves through the park stop by stop, pairing expansive photography with concise, useful context. You’ll pass through well-known destinations like Cades Cove, Kuwohi, and Roaring Fork, alongside quieter stretches that are just as compelling. Along the way, there’s clear guidance on where to go, where to stay, and how to make the most of your time. Close looks at the wildlife you’re likely to encounter—from black bears and elk to salamanders and smaller wonders—generate anticipation and awe. The book also captures the contrast between the park’s interior and the energy of neighboring towns like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

Interior designer Max Humphrey, author of Lodge and Modern Americana, brings a distinctly American sensibility to the Smokies, focusing on the materials, atmosphere, and subtle details that shape how the landscape is experienced.

This is not a traditional guidebook, and it’s more than a collection of photographs. It’s a thoughtful way to move through Great Smoky Mountains National Park that helps you see more, notice more, and experience the park with greater intention. Think of it as Max’s personal journal from the Smokies, something to help you plan your trip or to return to once you’re home.

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#BookReview ~ Yellowstone National Park by Max Humphrey (author) and Aaron Kraft (photographer) ~ #YellowstoneNationalPark #Photography #Wildlife #Yellowstone

My Review:

Beautiful coffee table book filled with facts, information, and spectacular photographs. The hardcover version brings Yellowstone right into your home. I love the detailed descriptions for each location. The historical facts are interesting, as are the current state of certain buildings, locations, and natural areas really brings this journey home.

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About the Book:

Yellowstone is vast, unpredictable, and unlike anywhere else in the country. This book captures it with both scale and intimacy through a lens that is as thoughtful as it is visually striking.

Organized the way you actually move through the park, Yellowstone National Park pairs expansive photography with concise, useful context. You’ll find sweeping landscapes, close encounters with bison and elk, and the kinds of details that make Yellowstone unforgettable: Old Faithful mid-eruption, the otherworldly color of Grand Prismatic Spring, the stillness of Lamar Valley at sunrise. Along the way, there’s just enough history to ground you, along with practical notes on where to go, where to stay, and what’s truly worth your time.

Interior designer Max Humphrey—known for his distinctly American sensibility and the author of Modern Americana and Lodge—brings a trained eye to Yellowstone, noticing the materials, atmosphere, and small details that shape how a place is experienced.

This is not a traditional guidebook, and it’s more than a collection of photographs. It’s a considered way to see Yellowstone, one that helps you move through it with more intention, and often, a little more distance from the crowds.

Think of it as a postcard from Yellowstone, something to inspire the trip ahead or to hold onto once you’ve returned.

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#BookReview ~ Blood Dragons (Rebel Vampires, Book #1) by Rosemary A. Johns ~ @RosemaryAJohns ~ #Vampires #UrbanFantasy #UF

Blood Dragons (Rebel Vampires, Book #1) by Rosemary A. Johns

Book Details:

Print Length: 296 pages
Publisher: Fantasy Rebel Limited; 1 edition
Publication Date: August 14, 2016
ASIN: B01JND7444

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About the Book:

How do you rebel in a family of vampires..?

In a divided paranormal London, Light is the bad boy vampire of the Blood Lifer world with a photographic memory, a Triton motorbike, and a love for the hunt. Since Victorian times he’s hidden in the shadows with Ruby - a savage Elizabethan Blood Lifer. But he’s keeping a secret from her that breaks every rule.

1960s London. Kathy is a seductive singer but she’s also human. Light is tempted by the danger, even though their romance is forbidden. When the two worlds collide, it could mean the end. For both species.

When Light discovers his ruthless family’s horrifying experiments, he questions whether he should be slaying or saving the humans he’s always feared. Unless Light plays the part of hero, he risks losing everything. Including the two women he loves.

A rebel, a red-haired devil and a Moon Girl battle to save the world – or tear it apart.

My Review:

Blood Dragons is a novel that completely surprised me. The story is written in a two-fold manner - Light, the main character tells a confession type story to Light’s human female companion, Kathy, while also trying to jog her memories. In Rosemary A. Johns’ novel, vampires are Blood Lifers and humans are First Lifers. Relationships between the two are forbidden but the connection between Light and Kathy is strong and their devotion to one another becomes unwavering. As the story progresses, the reader will be shown how Light is pushed and pulled between the immortal world and the human world.

His character is complex, as is the plot. The world building is spectacular. Light’s storytelling is romantic and full of different emotional tales of his life - some to remind Kathy of him and their time together, others a confessional of sorts. As Light relays his stories we are provided vivid descriptions of each time period and the characters and life he lived within each.  The book moved along at a pretty steady pace that kept me glued to the pages.

I was captivated from the beginning, drawn into the Light as it were. Light’s life hasn’t been easy and continues in a downward spiral, especially now that his love, Kathy, is near the end of life. As an immortal, Light is forced to watch Kathy slowly deteriorate to the depths of the dementia. For those who’ve watched a loved one go down that road I know it’s long, painful, sad, and ugly. I watched my grandmother battle Alzheimer’s disease for five year before succumbing to the dreadful ailment. It’s not pretty, it’s not without pain (on the part of the patient and the caregivers/family), and it rips a part of your soul away that you’ll never get back. The part taken from me is among her buried cremated ashes. Eventually, Kathy will take that turn and Light will be left to roam with earth without her physically. He will get to take with him the memories of the love they shared and the life they built together. 

Some of the language (not swearing or anything inappropriate but dialect, words used, etc.) was unfamiliar to me. The author used words and phrases that are clearly European, which makes sense since the setting is London, but it was distracting to me because I didn't know what they meant. Some I could figure out, others I had to look up - hey, I learned something new pretty much throughout the entire book.

If you are looking for a different sort of vampire book, grab a copy of Blood Dragons.

I was provided with a copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

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