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You are here: Home / Book Reviews / Texts From Mittens – and Binga – and Giveaway!

Texts From Mittens – and Binga – and Giveaway!

March 30, 2015 By: Summer Samba80 Comments

Texts from Binga

Here we go again

Maybe I shouldn’t have said anything. Hold on a minute.

I told her the treats were downstairs

Okay, that’s better! Now I can get down to reviewing Texts From Mittens and telling you about my giveaway!

Yes, I use my paw to keep track of where I am on the page

Texts From Mittens began as a column in Catster, using a series of texts to detail the relationship between a cat and his human (with commentary on the side about the dog Phil, feline pal Stumpy, Mittens’ human grandma and neighbor Drunk Patty). Not surprisingly these hilarious texts became hugely popular and Mittens wound up with a million dollar book deal! Okay, I exaggerated a little. It was actually author Angie Bailey who got the book deal, and it wasn’t for a whole million dollars (but it still could make that much!). Anyhow, Mittens, his human and all his friends and foes are in this really fun, hardcover book! Here’s a bigger version of the page I was reading so you can see:

Page from Texts from Mittens

Now here is the cool part: I am having a giveaway! One reader from the U.S. or Canada can win a copy of Text From Mittens by commenting on this blog post and telling me the state of province in which you reside in the Rafflecopter widget below! If you are an international reader, you can name a friend in the U.S. or Canada to receive it — just tell me the state or province they live in! You also have other options for more entries. The giveaway ends next Monday, April 6, at 11:59 PM.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

C'mon, you know you want a copy!

If you can’t wait, you can get a copy of Texts From Mittens here. It comes out tomorrow. I promise, it will make you laugh lots! It even inspired Binga to start texting all the time!

Another text from Binga

On second thought, maybe I should block her.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for free but it did not influence this review, or Binga’s texts. Links to the book on Amazon are affiliate links so I will receive a small commission for purchases.

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Comments

  1. Carol B. says

    March 30, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    You’re right! I do want a copy! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Cyndi WILLIAMS says

    March 30, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    I have NO idea what a Rafflecoptor is, or even a widget, but I know that we love Mittens at my house.
    Every day when the new text comes out, it’s my job to read it aloud to my boyfriend, my caregiver, and our own fur-king and fur-queen. Proper dramatic expression IS required!
    I would LOVE to win a copy of Mitten’s book.

    Reply
  3. ellen pilch says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    That looks like a fun book. Binga sure does like you 🙂

    Reply
  4. Myra Blosser says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    Love Mittens and the gang !! Looks like a great book.

    Reply
  5. Sometimes Cats Herd You says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    We love Mitty! And Binga, are you sure that you and Newton weren’t littermates? You sure act alike.

    Reply
  6. Angie, Catladyland/Texts from Mittens/Whiskerslist says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    Thank you so much for the fun review and giveaway!! xoxo Angie and Mittens. And it sounds like Binga and Mittens would be big trouble together!

    Reply
  7. Angie, Catladyland/Texts from Mittens/Whiskerslist says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    Thank you so much for the fun review and giveaway!! xoxo Angie and Mittens

    Reply
  8. Emma and Buster says

    March 30, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    Whaaat??? You’re not giving away Binga????

    Our human got so excited she saw the words give away and Binga and thought you were giving away Binga!!!!

    Reply
  9. LP says

    March 30, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    Sounds like a good chuckles read! 🙂 And Binga, you are a bit of a trouble maker . . . .but oh so loveable! 🙂

    the critters in the cottage xo

    Reply
  10. Lynn says

    March 30, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  11. Marianne says

    March 30, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    I think you might want to hide the cell phone from Binga!

    Reply
  12. Mary McNeil says

    March 30, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    Binga is a Tortie ! I think you are a lovely kitty, Sparkle, but you must respect Tortitude ! And how is Boodie coping ? Personally, I think Texts from Binga shows promise !

    Reply
  13. Flynn says

    March 30, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    That book sounds like a lot of fun.

    Reply
  14. Cleopawtra says

    March 30, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    Love Mittens texts. Hop I win the book! Have a great day!

    Reply
  15. Sabina Ayne says

    March 30, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    Sounds like a great and funny book!

    Reply
  16. Heather says

    March 30, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    I love Text from Mittens! I follow him on Facebook.

    Reply
  17. Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

    March 30, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Mittens is very funny but Binga needs to learn about her own species

    Reply
  18. The Swiss Cats says

    March 30, 2015 at 11:36 am

    That book sounds like a lot of fun : what a cool giveaway ! Good luck to our US and Canadian friends ! Purrs

    Reply
  19. Diane says

    March 30, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Love Mittens and his little Judge Judy Robe
    Los Angeles m California

    Reply
  20. Kity says

    March 30, 2015 at 10:48 am

    Sounds like a fun read!

    Reply
  21. Austin Towers says

    March 30, 2015 at 10:47 am

    That book looks like a lot of fun! We will try and wrestle with the rafflecopter thingy and nominate someone in the US 🙂

    Blocking Binga? Good luck with that! MOL

    Reply
  22. Penelope says

    March 30, 2015 at 10:35 am

    Mes and Ninja texts, but nothing is a funny as this! Wes going to has to ups our game!
    Kisses
    Nellie

    Reply
    • Penelope says

      March 30, 2015 at 10:36 am

      PS
      Don’t forget to plays the “Finish the Sentence” game on my blog tomorrow! Even though yous winned last week, Binga or Boodie could gets a cartoon too!

      Reply
  23. Julie Phillips says

    March 30, 2015 at 10:21 am

    HI SUMMER!!! What a Great Giveaway!! I Love reading Texts From Mittens and would Love to win this book!!! Have a Wonderful Week, Summer!!! Love From, Julie & Lucky

    Reply
  24. Annabelle says

    March 30, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Mittens keeps us in stitches!

    Reply
  25. Shari and Rose the kitten says

    March 30, 2015 at 10:13 am

    Yous are so smart Summer!! You can reads! I’s wish I could!

    Luvs,
    Rose the not so kitten…kitten

    Reply
  26. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    March 30, 2015 at 9:57 am

    Meowmy says her Monday will be great now, cause it started with a lot of giggles!

    We live in Michigan, but meowmy came from Ontario, Canada…a long time ago, MOL!
    What a fun giveaway!

    Reply
  27. Colehaus Cats says

    March 30, 2015 at 9:56 am

    Binga texting? Uh oh…

    Reply
  28. LAYLA says

    March 30, 2015 at 9:48 am

    we just completed our own Text from Mittens giveaway so we won’t enter but hope the book does well.

    Reply
  29. TyChi says

    March 30, 2015 at 9:42 am

    Awesome review and texting skills!

    Reply
  30. speedyrabbit says

    March 30, 2015 at 9:42 am

    that is such a fun book Summer,xx Speedy

    Reply
  31. Tamago says

    March 30, 2015 at 9:25 am

    The book sounds so much fun!
    And Binga’s texts are hilarious!…and a bit naughty 🙂 Maybe you should block her. Hahaha.

    Reply
  32. Lynn says

    March 30, 2015 at 9:18 am

    Looks like such a cute book!

    Reply
  33. selina says

    March 30, 2015 at 9:16 am

    Bwhahaha! We love the texts! And yeah, maybe blocking WOULD be a good idea. (She’s just jealous).

    Purrz!
    Selina

    Reply
  34. margSummer says

    March 30, 2015 at 8:48 am

    That does sound like a cute book. Glad, Binga is texting you now Summer.

    Reply
  35. Melissa & Truffles says

    March 30, 2015 at 8:40 am

    I love how you use your paw to keep your place 🙂

    Reply
  36. PUNAPIPPURI says

    March 30, 2015 at 8:04 am

    This looks awesome! I want a WhatsWhap account!

    Reply
  37. Noodle says

    March 30, 2015 at 7:44 am

    Oh, how funny! FL, USA here!

    Reply
  38. Kitties Blue says

    March 30, 2015 at 7:38 am

    Wow, we’d love to win this, but if we don’t, Mom will definitely be buying it. Speaking of books: Do you know when we will receive our copy of Rescued? XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

    Reply
  39. Dma says

    March 30, 2015 at 7:28 am

    I’m still scarred by the yesterday’s sexting video.

    Reply
  40. Brian Frum says

    March 30, 2015 at 7:01 am

    Mittens is very, very clever!

    Reply
  41. Joan Ryan says

    March 30, 2015 at 6:56 am

    What a fun read. We would love to win Text From Mittens.

    Angel Normie, Mika, Sasha & Grady Lewis

    Reply
  42. Mr. Chivers, Greyson, and Tabitha says

    March 30, 2015 at 6:34 am

    Thanks for reminding us to get our paws on this book. We are looking forward to see what Binga is up to next. She seems like a texting mama! You furrgirls keep us laughing all the time! Luv Ya!

    Reply
  43. Grace says

    March 30, 2015 at 5:30 am

    Oh my goodness you are rockin’ the head-tilt.

    Reply
  44. The Island Cats says

    March 30, 2015 at 5:28 am

    We love Text from Mittens and would love to win this new book.

    Reply
  45. Laila and Minchie says

    March 30, 2015 at 5:21 am

    That sounds like a cute, funny and must read!

    Reply
  46. Mark's Mews says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:06 am

    We’re not sure we want TBT ta read those texts…

    Reply
  47. Toby & Leia says

    March 30, 2015 at 3:16 am

    What a great book! We entered,,,, hopefully we will win.

    Reply
  48. Fur Everywhere says

    March 30, 2015 at 2:20 am

    MOL, Binga!

    This sounds like a really fun book!

    Reply
  49. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    March 30, 2015 at 1:20 am

    Thanks! Sounds like a cool giveaway!

    Reply
  50. Georgia and Julie says

    March 30, 2015 at 1:20 am

    That looks like a neat book.
    The texting is funny 🙂
    Watch out for Binga when she does not find any treats!
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

    Reply
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