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You are here: Home / Book Reviews / The Good, the Bad, and the Furry – Review and Giveaway

The Good, the Bad, and the Furry – Review and Giveaway

April 27, 2015 By: Summer Samba87 Comments

I wish I could meet these kitties in person!

If you live in the U.S., you may only be a little familiar with Tom Cox’s awesome books about his cats: Janet, Ralph, Shipley and The Bear. If you’re from the U.K., however, Tom and his cats are hugely popular!

This never happens at cat shows

Hm, I didn’t ask for assistance with this review.

I'm just waiting for the other cat to drop

Anyhow, The Good, the Bad, and the Furry is the third of Tom’s books about his cats. He also writes about music, golf, and for lots of magazines and papers. But that part isn’t important. What you need to know is his two prior cat books, Under the Paw and Talk to the Tail are hilarious in that charmingly quirky, British way, and The Good, the Bad, and the Furry follows right in line with them!

Actually, I mostly read it on the sofa

In this newest book, Tom is going through a breakup and early on, he loses his cat Janet who, in spite of his name, is a guy cat. This leaves him with Ralph, the cat who says his own name; Shipley, who only becomes agreeable when you hold him upside down; and of course, The Bear, a wise and knowing panther who takes life way too seriously. With cats like these, how can a book not be fun, even through some sadness? I couldn’t put it down!

In addition to Tom’s cats, we meet his parents (his dad talks in ALL CAPS and refuses any belief in free will), Tom’s nice new girlfriend Gemma, and a variety of friends and random characters. And stray orange cats that just happen to wander into his home and look enough alike to be confusing. Plus a new tuxedo kitten with a batman face joins the family along the way. Every so often there’s a pause in the anecdotes and narrative for chapters such as “Some Anonymous Cats I have Psychoanalysed on My Travels (2010–2012)” and “Advice for New Kitten Owners” (hint: it’s not care and feeding tips).

This is the kind of book we really enjoy here!

If you are looking for a lighthearted read that’s mostly (but not completely) about cats, you will want to read The Good, the Bad, and the Furry — and guess what? I have five copies to give away! To enter, just comment on this blog post and say you did on the Rafflecopter widget below! There are other things you can do to get more entries after that. I really want you to have this book!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The giveaway ends Monday, May 4, at midnight, and is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada. If you are one of my international readers, you can enter and name someone in the U.S. or Canada to receive the book — and maybe they will send it to you when they are done!

Note: I received a galley copy of the book for review. Links are Amazon Associate links — I get a small commission when you click through and buy a copy. And of course, you’d want that, right?

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Comments

  1. Mr. Chivers, Greyson, and Tabitha says

    April 27, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    Love the catchy title. A must read. Good luck everyone!
    Mr. Chivers and Greyson

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  2. Patty gardner says

    April 27, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    Comment – I really want to read this.

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  3. Lynn Fancy says

    April 27, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    Cannot wait to read this book, I love my daily Twitter dose of My sad cat – makes my day; everyday!

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  4. EMily says

    April 27, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    I have followed Tom Cox’s accounts for his cats on twitter for a while and I am thrilled to hear about his new book!

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  5. Ariana says

    April 27, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    My tabby, Fiona, and I would love to add this book to our summer reading list. Besides “The Cat In The Hat”, this will be the first cat book I ever read!

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  6. Marianne says

    April 27, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    I love cat memoirs. If you think this is a good book, Summer, then I definitely want to read it!

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  7. Chris D. says

    April 27, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    We’d love to add this to our kitty book collection!

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  8. Nutmeg3 says

    April 27, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    i have GOT to read this book. Love the review and the pics.

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  9. Heather Meadows says

    April 27, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    I love love love The Bear, I follow all of Toms accounts and they never fail to make me laugh, I;d love a copy of the book *i can;t afford it right now so a contest is an awesome option!

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  10. Kimberly siegert says

    April 27, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    My dog even enjoys the book

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  11. cAMRYN says

    April 27, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    I ENTERED AND THIS LOOKS LIKE A REALLY CUTE BOOK AND A GOOD READ

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  12. Phoebe Kitten says

    April 27, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    PS Mum is doing her ‘Go Binga’ cheerleading bit *eye roll* You are patience itself Summer 😉

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  13. Phoebe Kitten says

    April 27, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    Oh we have US friends who would love this Summer, count us in!

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  14. Ellen Pilch says

    April 27, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    That sounds like a fun book 🙂

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  15. Susan and the gang from Life with Dogs and Cats says

    April 27, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    Sounds like a great giveaway!
    –Purrs (and wags) from Life with Dogs and Cats

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  16. The Swiss Cats says

    April 27, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    That sounds like a great giveaway ! Good luck to our US friends ! Purrs

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  17. roxanne Toussaint says

    April 27, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    I love “Under the paw” and follow the “my sad cat” posts religiously.
    I’d love to have a copy of this book!!! <3

    Reply
  18. Sabina Ayne says

    April 27, 2015 at 11:37 am

    Sounds like a fun book we would like to read! Maybe I could review it as a guest on my feline’s blog! Love LadyBird

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  19. Mark Watson says

    April 27, 2015 at 11:18 am

    OH Wow another fine book to read! I’m buying this for sure, for peeps of course! Though I may have to check content is suitable…Purrs

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  20. Penelope says

    April 27, 2015 at 10:45 am

    YOus makes that book sound so enticing!
    Mes would loves to reads it!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  21. Cheryl johnston says

    April 27, 2015 at 10:12 am

    Sounds like a great book and what a great giveaway!

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  22. Linda Szymoniak says

    April 27, 2015 at 9:55 am

    I’d love to add this to my library.

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  23. Emma and Buster says

    April 27, 2015 at 9:52 am

    Boy Binga sure is a helpful kitty.

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  24. Fur Everywhere says

    April 27, 2015 at 9:38 am

    I have been making my way through the book, and I’ve enjoyed reading about one of the random orange cats! 🙂

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  25. Anne CAstellano says

    April 27, 2015 at 9:20 am

    Looks like a great book, Summer! I’d love to win a copy.

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  26. Annabelle says

    April 27, 2015 at 9:19 am

    We can’t wait to read our copy!

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  27. Kitty Cat Chronicles says

    April 27, 2015 at 8:46 am

    Sounds like a fun read! We’d love to win a copy!

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  28. Mia Haddad says

    April 27, 2015 at 8:29 am

    I would love to win!

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  29. Katie Bella says

    April 27, 2015 at 8:11 am

    Now THIS is a book well worth reading and Summer, mom and I love your in-the-box comments! LOVE them.,

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  30. Joan Ryan says

    April 27, 2015 at 8:10 am

    We haven’t read any of Mr. Cox’s books but we would certainly like to. We love cat books.

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  31. Christy Paws says

    April 27, 2015 at 8:01 am

    Mom doesn’t have a lot of time for reading books so we are going to pass on the giveaway. The book sounds like fun and I’m sure the winners will enjoy it.

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  32. BeadedTail says

    April 27, 2015 at 7:52 am

    That sounds like a great read Summer! You did a great review!

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  33. Brian Frum says

    April 27, 2015 at 7:44 am

    We hadn’t read any of his books but they do sound interesting!

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  34. LP says

    April 27, 2015 at 7:24 am

    Sounds like a fun and light read! 🙂

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  35. Judi Daly says

    April 27, 2015 at 7:24 am

    Sounds like a good book–even though is is only “mostly” about cats and not completely.

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  36. margSummer says

    April 27, 2015 at 7:21 am

    That does sound like a cute book.

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  37. Sue Brandes says

    April 27, 2015 at 7:15 am

    Sounds like a really good book. Thanks for the chance.

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  38. Vicky says

    April 27, 2015 at 7:10 am

    These look like great reads. I’m off to hunt down the first 2.

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  39. Grace says

    April 27, 2015 at 6:43 am

    “I’m just waiting for the other cat to drop” – I giggled at that! Sure, sure – enter me in the giveaway.

    Reply
  40. dma says

    April 27, 2015 at 6:39 am

    I think you should have accepted the ‘assistance.’ it would have been like a siskel and ebert review.

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  41. Melissa & Truffles says

    April 27, 2015 at 6:09 am

    I’d love to win a copy, Summer! (By the way, I love the looks of disgust that you give Binga MOL)

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  42. The Island Cats says

    April 27, 2015 at 5:41 am

    We’ve been hearing good things about this book. Thanks for the review, Summer.

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  43. Madi says

    April 27, 2015 at 4:46 am

    MR. COX IS NEW TO US. WE WILL SURELY LOOK FOR SOME OF HIS BOOKS
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

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  44. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    April 27, 2015 at 3:20 am

    Sounds pawsome!

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  45. Sometimes Cats Herd You says

    April 27, 2015 at 3:13 am

    That sounds like a fun book!

    Reply
  46. Toby & Leia says

    April 27, 2015 at 3:13 am

    This sounds like a very pawsome book!

    Reply
  47. Kwee Cats and Art says

    April 27, 2015 at 2:47 am

    Hi Summer! Thank you for coming to visit us. It sure made us feel a lot better, Mumsy included. The first two books are not yet on Kindle, so we added them to the Wish List. But, this new one, The Good, The Bad and The Furry, is on the Kindle, so Mumsy got it! We are looking forward to reading it with Mumsy. We love to pile up with her and her Kindle. It usually keeps her still for most of the day!
    Hugs to you.

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  48. PUNAPIPPURI says

    April 27, 2015 at 1:35 am

    Hmmm, Äiti was not so sure about his first book but because of your review we are keen to get our paws on this somehow.

    Now, Little Summer, we will be sending you something through the post but it might take a while so be patient.

    And maybe you will find this amusing: having collected a parcel from your human on the same day as she collected Mom Trish from the airport, Äiti was delighted that Mom Trish had bought her a copy of the rescue cat book as a present. She will keep that copy as it means more to her as it was a gift, and she has five copies to give to friends here which she is really pleased about.

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  49. HaHnnah and Lucy says

    April 27, 2015 at 1:33 am

    That looks like a great book but we can’t join the giveaway as we don’t live in the US or America.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  50. Georgia and Julie says

    April 27, 2015 at 1:08 am

    That sounds like a pawsome read Summer 🙂
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

    Reply
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