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The Book of Purrs: Everyday Thoughts from Your Feline Friends

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The internet’s favorite googly-eyed feline—@purr. in. ink—wrote a book to send you a little bit of love and a whole lot of joy.

As every cat-lover knows, purring is the way a cat shows affection and happiness, and The Book of Purrs is just that! From cover to cover, Portuguese illustrator Luis Coelho's delightful collection of comics—an extension of his popular Instagram @purr. in. ink—is filled with affirmations and encouraging reminders to find joy in making mistakes, chasing lost dreams, and refilling empty food bowls…they are still cats, after all.

The Book of Purrs: Everyday Thoughts from Your Feline Friends is the purr-fect gift for the cat lover in your life, and anyone in need of a daily dose of paws-itivity!

96 pages, Hardcover

First published October 22, 2024

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Profile Image for Sujoya - theoverbookedbibliophile.
766 reviews2,812 followers
July 1, 2024
“You are the curator of your story in every choice you make “

A compilation of Portuguese illustrator Luis Coelho’s panel drawings featuring his signature adorable ink illustrations of cats and full of positive affirmations, encouraging words of wisdom and loads of wit and humor, The Book of Purrs: Everyday Thoughts from Your Feline Friends is a fun read and a charming ode to how our furry friends can be a source of positive energy in our lives!

I loved the artwork, which was intricate yet simple and soothing. This is a simple book, one that might not inspire deep reflection (no offense to our feline friends!), but irrespective of whether you are a cat person or not, the witty feline wisdom and gentle reminders to be kinder to oneself could be just what you need to put a smile on your face when you are feeling overwhelmed!

Purrfectly delightful, this is a book that I would certainly want to revisit!

My favorite quote: “If your inner critic turns into a bully just let me tell you that you really do not need to be perfect”

Many thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing for the digital review copy via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Expected Date of Publication: October 22, 2024

You can see more of the illustrator’s work on his IG: @purr. in. ink

A special thanks to my GR friend Cheri, whose delightful review put this uplifting book on my radar!

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590 reviews99 followers
June 16, 2024
Some days you might feel ugly and everything seems wrong
So we come here to tell you
You are beautiful and strong

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The Book of Purrs by Luis Coelho tells you Everyday Thoughts from Your Feline Friends that might cheer you up. Beautiful, cute, funny drawings and remind us not to forget the blessing that they are with us.
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Thank you Andrews McMeel Publishing via NetGalley for ARC, I have given my honest review. The publication date is 22 Oct 2024
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Profile Image for the_nerd_cafephile.
394 reviews11 followers
August 27, 2024
Many thanks to Netgalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and the author, for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

CAT LOVERS ASSEMBLE!!!!!

This genuinely the CUTEST and the most ADORABLE, PRECIOUS little book I have ever read. Cannot wait to buy the hardcopy. Honestly anything cat is honestly the cutest but add to it the different cartoon eyes, expressions and the sassy quotes. PURRFECTION!! Truly!

My favourite quote from the book has to be - "I shit rainbows 🌈 and do what I want" - like how can you not LOVE that?
Profile Image for Trish.
2,250 reviews3,698 followers
November 2, 2024
I've seen these adorable kitties every time I opened Instagram - which, admittedly, isn't often. Always fun, often funny, and so adorable. Of course I had to get the book when it was announced.




Some life-affirming messages in here, but an equal amount of daily silliness like we all know it or ought to. Yep, I felt seen / called out. I chose the two exemplary images above for a reason. *lol*

Really cute, perceptibly deeper than one might expect, and chuckleworthy.
Profile Image for Me, My Shelf, & I.
1,156 reviews181 followers
June 30, 2024
This was pretty adorable. Sometimes sweet and poignant, other times funny and weird.
Just like cats.



Thank you Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for providing me an arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Charles.
216 reviews20 followers
July 18, 2024

The Book of Purrs is the perfect book for a cat lover or, the friend of a cat lover….because you need to make an effort to understand your friend’s love for a creature that will love you one minute and then pretend you don’t exist in the next.

Purring is the way cats show contentment, and The Book of Purrs will convey that same feeling to you as you read this book.

These cartoon panels show Portuguese illustrator Luis Coelho's famous line drawings , wide eyed cats expressing feline truisms as well as commentary on everyday life that border on Zen reflections. They will make you smile and cause you to ruminate on how such a simple thought can be so powerful.

“Sometimes anxiety is a liar in our own head” says the cat in the panel on page 11

Everything about this collection from the presentation of the panels, to the inspiration behind the actual drawings is perfect. I would not change a thing. ….

as the panel on page 83 says “May the Purr Be With You”


I would like to thank NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book
Profile Image for Literary Redhead.
2,383 reviews615 followers
June 17, 2024
I adore cats! I adore comics with cats! I adore comics with cats drawn by beloved Portuguese artist Luis Coelho, a bright star on Instagram (@purr.in.ink)! And I adore this book, his very first, which made me both lol and reflect on the pithy sayings designed to give you comfort, wisdom and joy! Highly recommended for adults who also love comics with cats drawn lovingly by Coelho. Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
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271 reviews75 followers
August 21, 2024
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Purrfection! I’ve seen a few of these online but for some reason they worked better for me as a collection. Absolutely loved this from start to finish.

I just could not stop reading until I finished it! I read this with my cat Lucky and my kitten Hope and I often looked at them, while chuckling from the naughty comics or emotional because of the adorable ones. This is a book that every cat lover will adore!

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1,890 reviews993 followers
October 26, 2024
A cute, adorable and entertaining collection that I finished on a train ride. I like how the book is filled with so many positive affirmations and good reminders — some of which rhyme really well — without taking itself too seriously. Thank you for this spot of brightness at just the right time ❤️

Thank you Andrews McMeel Publishing for the Netgalley ARC.
Profile Image for Maggie.
183 reviews8 followers
June 17, 2024
This is an absolutely adorable little book. Full of sweet affirmations and drawing of adorable cats with huge eyes. This is definitely a book I will buy and keep in my library. A great gift for any cat lover!

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!
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1,027 reviews177 followers
June 14, 2024
This was adorable. I loved the artwork, and the text was very sweet, and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny. There were a lot of platitudes, but I’m willing to accept that cats think in platitudes.

This precious book just made my heart happy.

I am immensely grateful to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for my copy.
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Author 1 book15 followers
June 24, 2024
blep - i love it!
a cute book with unique illustration style. With accurate situation and motivating speeches, this made my morning purrfect!
Profile Image for Jennifer.
1,310 reviews52 followers
October 24, 2024
What the f*ck?! I didn't expect to be crying at 3am over this damn book. Excuse me while I go cuddle my cats.
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282 reviews125 followers
September 11, 2024
I’m so thankful for the opportunity to get access to this book. I used to follow @purr.in.ink when I had a “bookstagram” account and I loved to see his daily artwork on my IG home page. This book includes a wonderful selection of Luis Coelho’s cat illustrations and lovely messages.
I invite you to take a closer look to each illustration so you’ll see those fine parallel lines which give form to those fluffy and cute cats 😍. This technique is called “hatching”. Coelho said in an interview that “drawings in A4 sheets take him between 10 and 60 hours to complete” (from deMilked by Aušrys Uptas)

I really like every single illustration and messages of this book 🥰 and I totally recommend it to anyone, especially cat lovers. I also recommend you to visit the artist’s website to see more of his artwork: https://www.purrin.ink

🗓️Publication day: 22 October 2024.

Thank you, Andrews McMeel Publishing, Paulo Coelho, and NetGalley for this digital copy in exchange for my honest review.
Profile Image for Jos.
638 reviews86 followers
August 14, 2024
Huge thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the e-arc

This is a short compilation of mini comics and illustrations that range from comedy to inspirational quotes, I was feeling a little down at the moment and they cheered me up, so that's good!

The artwork is really pretty and I really love cats, I think anyone who likes cats is going to enjoy this book. Is really short but really cute
Profile Image for Lissa Hawley.
1,258 reviews26 followers
June 22, 2024
This book is charming. Little, inspirational, 4 panel quotes with soothing background colors and gentle catitude.

There were occasional touchs of mild profanity that disrupted the vibe a bit for me, but overall, just a peaceful little book of comics.
Profile Image for Liz.
279 reviews4 followers
October 23, 2024
I am thankful I read this one today, a tough day for me emotionally. This book reads like a warm hug from a sweet black cat who can’t help being just a little feisty at times, but also has a lot of love and wisdom to share with us. This book almost got me crying because it was so sweet. I enjoyed it a lot!
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324 reviews56 followers
October 11, 2024
4/5
Quality of writing: 4
Plot development: -
Pace: -
Characters: -
Enjoyability: 4
Ease of reading: 4

Cutesy book with cutesy cat pictures. Are some of the affirmations a bit cliché? Yes. But also - CATS. So... You know... I liked it.

Review copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Chuck Jones.
231 reviews
November 2, 2024
Oh this book is a purr-fect read for when you need a little pick-me-up! It is chock-full of poignant messages about life's hard times and advice for looking on the bright side of things, as told by our favorite furballs. The artwork is gorgeous and I enjoyed every page!
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49 reviews3 followers
June 28, 2024
This book was such a cute motivation book with adorable drawings of cats. It made me smile and laugh a lot. I think it would be the most wonderful little pick-me-up for when someone is feeling sad. I really hope that it gets the recognition it deserves!
Profile Image for Laura.
3,012 reviews90 followers
June 14, 2024
If you ever needed a little book of wisdom from cats, here is the book for you. Here are 96 pages of cats' thoughts, and the author seems to have channeled them well. Based on his instagram account of the same sorts of comics, this collects thoughts just like they came from your favorite cat.

One example: “You deserve someone who look at you like you are the best thing that exists and then bites you.” So typically cat like.

Other times, it is more like a reflection. “In the here. In the now. No worries. Only Meow.”

And other times, it is just something you wish your cat would say: “Sometimes the world is cold, so I made this soup for you.”

And one I totally agree with “Existing is complicated. But napping solves most of it.”

The drawings are whimsical, and it is written like some affirmation books. YOu are only supposed to check on it day by day, not sit and read it all in one gulp.

Definitely a coffee table or gift book. Light, and fluffy, much like a cat.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. This bok will be published on the 22nd of October 2024.
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378 reviews5 followers
June 13, 2024
"The Book of Purrs" is a cute collection of comics about cats. There are silly panels about how cats look super sweet and then bite you, and encouraging panels that rhyme and are "feel good" thoughts, like "you are perfect the way you are". It is very short, only 98 pages, and you can easily read in a few minutes. The illustrations are super adorable and the cats are drawn very fluffy with huge eyes in a very unique style. The book is a great mood booster, as each panel aims to either make you laugh or bring a positive spin to your day.

My only negative thought about this is that many of the comics were repetitive; I think there were around 4 that centered around cats biting, and many that were pretty much the same "positive rhyme" and for such a short book I think the repetition in unnecessary. I wish there were more of a variety of silly panels.

I would recommend this book for cat lovers, people who love cute illustrations of cats, and people who want an uplifting book to just sit down with for a few minutes here and there. 4/5 stars

Thank you to netgalley for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.
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966 reviews25 followers
July 3, 2024
This was 100% written by someone who loves cats. Cute art, well designed panels and so any relatable moments with cats.

5 stars
Profile Image for Samantha Weaver.
41 reviews1 follower
October 4, 2024
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this E-ARC.

This book is so cute! The illustrations are fantastic, and while it’s a little bit cheesy it’s also sweet. There’s funny and encouraging messages throughout. I think this would be a great little coffee table book for any cat lovers out there.
Profile Image for Gabby Carter.
129 reviews34 followers
September 6, 2024
I know this says it will archive Oct 22, but I hope you change your mind lol, I would love to keep this as a digital version for bad days!

Super cute fluffy cats are the best thing to grace this world and now there is a book for them. Inspirational jokes and inspirational motivation is provided throughout this book.

Thank you for making this I needed it ❤️
“If you find yourself holding onto grudges, it might be time to let it go”

Thank you NetGalley for and Luis Coelho for an early copy of this!
Profile Image for Nicole Aldana.
6 reviews3 followers
July 25, 2024
I thought this was a very cute book. I liked the pictures of the cats and how they were used to bring me joy and laughter. I gave the book 4/5 stars because I felt like the jokes about bites were redundant by the end. I would have loved to see more jokes about other cat stereotypes such as they show love by putting their butt in your face or by bringing you "gifts". All in all, great concept and I hope you publish more.

Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for the arc!
Profile Image for Holly | Raise Your Words.
132 reviews51 followers
September 5, 2024
| 3/5 Stars | ★★★☆☆​

Trigger Warnings for Book of Purrs:

Book of Purrs: Everyday Thoughts from your Feline Friends by Luis Coelho is a cute collection of purring nothings. This book compiles Coelho's delightful online comics about our feline companions. Throughout, Coelho also inputs uplifting quotes and funny quips.

Book of Purrs: Everyday Thoughts from your Feline Friends is great for what it is. This book is a compilation, not a series of interconnected comic strips. As a write this with my cat in my lap, I must say so much of what Coelho has put in Book of Purrs: Everyday Thoughts from your Feline Friends is accurate. This being said, some of the multi-panel comics have the same exact drawing in each of them. It feels like Coelho didn't put as much effort into those as the ones that show more expression.

Overall, this was cute. It wasn't a game-changer, it wasn't earth-shattering, but it was cute. Thank you to Luis Coelho, Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an advanced reader copy of this book. Official release date for Book of Purrs: Everyday Thoughts from your Feline Friends by Luis Coelho is set for October 22nd, 2024.

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2,416 reviews306 followers
June 14, 2024

Finished reading: June 13th 2024




*** A copy of this book was kindly provided to me by Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ***

REVIEW

Profile Image for Liz (Quirky Cat).
4,746 reviews76 followers
July 1, 2024
@purr.in.ink is giving the internet what we've always wanted – a full collection of cat-related comics. Comic and cat lovers rejoice because this slice-of-life comedy is everything you could have ever wanted.

The Book of Purrs is SO funny and sweet. It's hard not to fall instantly in love. I know, I'm biased. But I do adore cats. I also love Luis Coelho's artistic style. Seriously, if I could buy a few of these pages in print form, I would (note to self: see if that's possible).

This collection is chill, cute, and funny all in one. The comic plots are simple, sweet, and effective. They deal with silly cat moments, mental health, self-care, reminders of value, you name it. In short, it's perfect when you're needing a pick-me-up.

Highlights:
Cats!
More Cats!
Stunning artwork
Mental Health

Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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28 reviews1 follower
August 12, 2024
I adored this and devoured the illustrations with the whimsy of a child. It was everything I wanted it to be and more. I love cats with a passion so when I saw this book available at Netgalley for ARC grabs I knew I had to try and get it.

This book is a well balanced platter of emotions. One second it will have you laughing over a joke on purrs, another second you will be shaking your head at a panel that replicates typical cat behaviour (aka involving lots and lots of biting). But then sprinkled throughout the book are pages with profound wisdom and simple comforting truths that will tear you up from inside and touch that tiny space in your heart that craves the love and warmth on a hard day. Sometimes it's just a reminder that life is hard and it's okay to not be okay, other times it's a pat on the back affirming that you are enough as you are and you don't need to prove that to anyone.

I loved the variety this book had, it sprang from one topic to another like a boomerang and engaging all my emotions like I imagine a real cat would. Luís Coelho has managed to create a bundle of joy and warm hugs that anyone will feel proud to own a copy of. It reminds me of one of my favourite books, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy, where no matter which page you open you are greeted with something simple and yet profound enough to touch your heart.

I thank Netgalley and the Publisher for providing me with a copy of the book.
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