Overview*Cat Lady Chronicles makes the 'purrfect' illustrated gift book for Cat Ladies, Cat Ladies-in-Waiting, and all pet lovers*Officina Libraria's previous title The Well-Read Cat has now sold well over 10,000 copies through ACC Distribution*Readers will relate easily to this endearing and highly entertaining tale of a career woman's devotion to ten cats, and counting*This tenderhearted and humorous book confirms why cats are the No. 1 pet in America and the UK and a girl's best friendCat Lady Chronicles is the heartwarming true story of an art-book editor who finds her unexpected calling as a Cat Lady. Author Diane Lovejoy shares her private joy in rescuing ten orphaned cats that desperately needed a Cat Lady to adopt them. As Lovejoy passionately 'collects cats,' she realizes that the parallels between the art world and the feline world are more pronounced than she ever could have imagined. And just as each of the author's cats undoubtedly has nine lives, Lovejoy discovers that the care and feeding of her extended feline family nourishes her soul, providing a new lease of life. This delightfully candid, witty memoir about cat love gone mad will appeal to readers of every stripe. As Lovejoy writes, 'Isn't there a little bit of the Cat Lady in all of us?' Images of cats, many with their ladies, by famous artists complement these charming chronicles, which also include helpful tips on felines presented inThe Scoop and Outside the Box.