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You are here: Home / Book Reviews / Shop Cats of New York Giveaway and Bonus Photo Bombs

Shop Cats of New York Giveaway and Bonus Photo Bombs

November 3, 2016 By: Summer Samba92 Comments

somali cat being photo bombed by ragdoll cat and tortoiseshell cat

I have a very cool giveaway for you today! That is, if I can get these interlopers out of the way.

somali cat and tortoiseshell cat have a discussion

Well! Apparently this giveaway needs teamwork. According to Binga. Like I have a choice. At least you can see the book now.

somali cat, tortoiseshell cat, ragdoll cat and the book Shop Cats of New York

So let me tell you about Shop Cats of New York! It has 36 profiles of New York cats that live and work in various shops. I can totally relate to these kitties since I’m also a working cat. Don’t worry — these cats aren’t neglected semi-feral mousers. They are beloved family and well cared for by the people at the stores, studios and offices where they live. They enhance their places of employment with their good looks and personality!

cover of shop cats of New York and somali cat feet

The author is a friend of my human’s (and longtime New York resident), Tamar Arslanian. You may know Tamar’s blog, I Have Cat. She teamed up with amazing photographer Andrew Marttila for this coffee table style book. My human was impressed with everything, from the elegant layouts and glossy paper stock to the stunning photos and each and every one of the cats’ stories.

pages from shop cats of new york

Ivy lives at a pharmacy in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and from the profile, I get the impression that she’s the boss there.

tortoiseshell cat and ragdoll cat photobombing book pages

And this is — aw geez! Everybody wants to get into the shot.

somali cat with copy of shop cats of new york

Anyhow, you will love this book! You can see more, and get it at Amazon… or you can enter my giveaway! The publisher generously said I could give five copies away to U.S. readers! Just comment on my blog post, then say you did on the Rafflecopter widget below! You will have more ways to gain entries once you do that.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

somali cat being pestered by tortoiseshell cat

Good luck! I think I need some luck too.

Disclosure: Link to Amazon is an affiliate link, which means I get a small commission if you buy the book after clicking. I was given a complimentary copy of the book for review, but it did not affect my opinion.

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Comments

  1. Noreen says

    November 7, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    I think my cat should have a job like this……..I think a bookstore would be ideal as that is where I would like to hang out too.

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  2. Shelley P says

    November 7, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    I’d love to read about the fun these cats have as Shop Cats 🙂 Sounds like a great book! It must be interesting and exciting for these cats to meet new people each day. I am sure they bring much joy to others as well 🙂

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  3. Colleen says

    November 6, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    I love this clever coverage of the essential shop cat, the glue that holds a lot of small businesses together in the nicest way. These beautiful animals provide stress relief and balance for owners and customers, insure loyalty and more regular visits by a happy clientele. Kudos for the wonderful idea of a compilation and I hope you continue with updates and more locations!

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  4. lliiissa says

    November 6, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    love this book idea + can’t wait to get it

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  5. meowmeowmans says

    November 6, 2016 at 6:21 am

    We are so excited about Tamar’s new book, and are looking forward to reading it. You all did a great job of, um, showing off the book. 🙂

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  6. Lisa L says

    November 6, 2016 at 6:02 am

    Very nice

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  7. badsequence says

    November 5, 2016 at 10:37 pm

    Awesome kittehs and an awesome book. I hope I win on of the copies up for grabs as I’m too damn poor to afford to buy the book and I would love to have a copy so me and my two furry friends Bandit the 5yr old tuxedo and CC the 18yr old tabby can cuddle up and look at some wonderful working shop kittehs.

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  8. Tara Taylor says

    November 5, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    Absolutely awesome. I love to see fun stories of cats and see how wonderful lives some have. It’s so needed to shine light on all the negative stories. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  9. Kerry says

    November 5, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    This looks like a fun book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

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  10. Edie Chase says

    November 5, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    That looks like a good book.

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  11. Buster says

    November 5, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    Ow that I have a cat again I would love ❤️ to win the book

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  12. Phoenix says

    November 5, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    I love shop cats!

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  13. Carrie says

    November 5, 2016 at 11:20 am

    What an awesome book!! I love shops and places that have cats running them!
    Thank you Summer!

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  14. Laila and Minchie says

    November 5, 2016 at 4:58 am

    What a great book! We would love to win a copy for our human for Christmas! Great review by all three of you!

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  15. Raven says

    November 4, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    That sounds like an interesting book. I think you did a great job reviewing it and it was nice of you to allow Binga and Boodie to help.

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  16. patty says

    November 4, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    Excuse me Summer, but when is the cat NOT the boss? I have never found a situation where the cat was not the boss.

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  17. Hairballs and Hissyfits says

    November 4, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    Amarula wants to move to the USA so she can enter the competition to get such an interesting looking book! Though she feels she should be on the cover!

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  18. Maggie says

    November 4, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    How nice to see the whole team assembled! The book looks wonderful.
    Thanks for having the give-away.

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  19. FuzzMother says

    November 4, 2016 at 10:28 am

    Mom is in favor of shop cats everywhere. She rescued a cat that had been hanging around her place of employment and kept Shadow as an office cat for a year and a half before she brought her home. It was a government office but the boss said it was okay because he was an animal lover. Shadow was a beautiful black longhair with huge yellow eyes and was devoted to Mom. She was ancient when Mom rescued her and she lived for another three years after becoming a house cat. Mom always said she possessed the wisdom of the ages and could stare down the devil. What a cool book–we would love to win a copy.

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  20. kAREN CANDEE says

    November 4, 2016 at 9:03 am

    I love cats – we have 3 beautiful cats!

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  21. Teresa Lass says

    November 4, 2016 at 8:33 am

    Fingers & paws crossed that we win!

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  22. Lola and Lexy says

    November 4, 2016 at 8:28 am

    We are so happy for Tamar! We can’t wait to get our paws on a copy.

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  23. Carol B says

    November 4, 2016 at 7:23 am

    That looks like a really cool book! I guess that is why all 3 of you wanted to be in on the photo shoot.

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  24. Basil says

    November 4, 2016 at 5:49 am

    Wow that looks an amazing book, thanks fur sharing!

    Purrs

    Basil & Co xox

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  25. Carolyn Thomas says

    November 4, 2016 at 5:14 am

    Enrolling Summer Samba in the cat therapy program was brilliant! I love “Summer’s” version of each visit to the hospitals I need her therapy, too.

    Reply
  26. Carolyn Thomas says

    November 4, 2016 at 5:11 am

    The human who writes the dialogue for Summer Samba is a true cat lover… and I love how she dotes on all of hers.

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  27. Carolyn Thomas says

    November 4, 2016 at 5:09 am

    I’ll be waiting to hear I’ve been chosen. I’d love this book.

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  28. Carolyn Thomas says

    November 4, 2016 at 5:08 am

    Cats of New York looks fascinating. Thanks for offering this…

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  29. Carolyn Thomas says

    November 4, 2016 at 5:06 am

    I’d love to enter the Cats of New York Giveaway… and I truly love Summer Samba. I read everything about her that comes my way…

    Reply
  30. Sammy says

    November 4, 2016 at 2:49 am

    Cool giveaway Summer – thanks….looks like a FUN book. As for your “assistants” I think they enjoy a little “face time” on the blog too – I hope they know who’s the STAR though!

    Hugs, Sam

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  31. speedyrabbit says

    November 4, 2016 at 12:20 am

    some amazing photo’s in that book,xx Speedy

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  32. MR PUDDY says

    November 3, 2016 at 10:25 pm

    Sound great, Miss Summer !
    Good luck to all those who enter
    Purrs

    Reply
  33. Anne CAstellano says

    November 3, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    Looks like a nice book!

    Reply
  34. Cara says

    November 3, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    This book looks awesome and I will have to check out some of these businesses the next time I am in NYC!

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  35. Cathy Keisha says

    November 3, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    I dunno if the cats in there but there’s been an uproar cos a customer complained about one of the NYC shop cats. GASP! We have three of them within a few blocks of here: my furrend Jamal in the deli, Felix in the liquor store and the printer where TW got her media kid printed has a cat.

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    • Cathy Keisha says

      November 3, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      I would follow you IF I was on Instagram.

      Reply
  36. Cleopawtra (Becca Cook) says

    November 3, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    What a great post. Love seeing Boodie, she’s such a pretty kitty. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  37. William's Kith & Kin says

    November 3, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    You had a lot of help today, Summer!

    That books looks ab fab!

    Reply
  38. Rachelle Lerner says

    November 3, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    I love seeing any cats being good together. I wish mine would stay together in peace.

    Reply
  39. Lori says

    November 3, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    I love Boodie!! She always seems to be in her own private Idaho. 🙂

    Reply
  40. Nellie says

    November 3, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    Wow! Yous does a great job betting your co0cat to oawticipate!!!
    Excellent book too! Yous know there was Shop cats in Midway and Grand Forks BC to keep the mice down!
    They is very important!
    Kisses
    Nellie

    Reply
  41. mommakatandherbearcat says

    November 3, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    Now that’s teamwork!

    Reply
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