Teaching My Cat To Read: The “very serious” Book Review Podcast

We asked you to send in your burning questions - about books, cats, podcasting, and everything in between - and you delivered. From favourite reads and guilty pleasure genres to behind-the-scenes podcast stories (and a few chaotic tangents), we’re answering them all. Whether you’ve been here since episode one or you’re brand new to the show, this is a perfect chance to get to know us better and hear more about the books we love, the characters we can’t stop talking about, and what really happens when the mics are off. So grab a cup of tea, settle in with your favourite furry friend, and join us for a cosy, chatty episode full of book recommendations, reader confessions, and a whole lot of laughter. Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/teachingmycattoread] Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ [https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/] Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.com [teachingmycattoread@gmail.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/ [https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/] Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com [https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ] Listener Survey https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9 [https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9]

This week, we’re diving into Carry On, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse, a collection of short stories that perfectly captures the hilariously lopsided dynamic between the clueless Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet, Jeeves. If you’ve never read Wodehouse before, this is the perfect entry point-sharp, charming, and laugh-out-loud funny. In this episode, we talk about what makes the Jeeves and Wooster stories so enduring, from Wodehouse’s pitch-perfect dialogue to the delightful absurdity of upper-crust London life. We’ll share our favorite stories from the collection, highlight some of the best one-liners, and celebrate Jeeves as the quiet mastermind behind every narrowly-avoided disaster. Whether you're revisiting these stories or meeting Bertie and Jeeves for the first time, join us for a joyful, breezy conversation about one of comedy literature’s most iconic duos. Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/teachingmycattoread] Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ [https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/] Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.com [teachingmycattoread@gmail.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/ [https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/] Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com [https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ] Listener Survey https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9 [https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9]

This week, we’re talking about All Systems Red by Martha Wells, the first novella in the Murderbot Diaries series-and it’s safe to say we’re officially obsessed. With a title like Murderbot, you’d expect chaos (and there’s plenty), but what really caught us is the dry humor, the unexpected heart, and one of the most relatable AI narrators we’ve ever met. In this episode, we dive into Murderbot’s struggle with autonomy, its complicated relationship with humans, and how this quick-paced sci-fi story manages to balance action, existential questions, and awkward social interactions, all in under 150 pages. Whether you’re new to the series or already binge-reading the sequels, come hang out as we break down what makes All Systems Red such a smart, funny, and surprisingly emotional ride through the galaxy. Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/teachingmycattoread] Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ [https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/] Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.com [teachingmycattoread@gmail.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/ [https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/] Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com [https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ] Listener Survey https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9 [https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9]

This week, we’re stepping into the quiet village of St. Mary Mead—where, naturally, a murder has just taken place. We're talking about Murder at the Vicarage, Agatha Christie’s first full length novel to feature the sharp-eyed, quietly brilliant Miss Marple. In this episode, we dig into what makes this book such a good introductory read to one of Christie’s most beloved detectives. We’ll talk red herrings, small-town secrets, and why this seemingly peaceful village is the perfect setting for a whodunnit. Plus, we’ll share our favorite suspects, biggest surprises, and what we love about Christie’s clever plotting and dry wit. Whether you’re new to Miss Marple or revisiting her first case, join us as we unravel the mystery at the vicarage—one suspicious clue at a time. Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/teachingmycattoread] Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ [https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/] Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.com [teachingmycattoread@gmail.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/ [https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/] Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com [https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ] Listener Survey https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9 [https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9]

In this mini episode we re-cap the Agatha Christie Novel “Death on the Nile”. Note, we will spoil the plot of this book in this mini episode.  The Back of the book: “The tranquility of a cruise along the Nile is shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway has been shot through the head. She was young, stylish and beautiful, a girl who had everything – until she lost her life. Hercule Poirot recalls an earlier outburst by a fellow passenger: ‘I’d like to put my dear little pistol against her head and just press the trigger.’ Yet in this exotic setting’ nothing is ever quite what it seems…” Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/teachingmycattoread] Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ [https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/] Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.com [teachingmycattoread@gmail.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/ [https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/] Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com [https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ] Listener Survey https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9 [https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9]