Cat lovers (and others) will enjoy this one. Some of the entries are comic. Others are written to offer a bit of self-love, comfort and wisdom. Who couldn’t use that?

This book would make a nice holiday gift for a cat person (purrson?).

Many thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel for this title. All opinions are my own.

3.5

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC! I'll be honest, this book is super cute, but also pretty forgettable. I do not remember any of the panels after reading. I just remember thinking that's cute and moving on. I do like the art and thought the messages were uplifting most of the time, but I really can't remember that much. I think it's a nice coffee table book to just read through if bored, but that's about it.

I'm all about these digital creators releasing their work as printed media! After "dinosaur therapy" by dinosandcomics this one by Luis Coelho is probably one of my favorites. It's just perfect for all the cat lovers out there and if you're not following purr.in.ink then what are you doing with your life?! ‍⬛

The Book of Purrs by the Portuguese illustrator Luis Coehlo is a compilation of beautiful drawings full of cats' "anecdotes", motivational messages, and affirmations full of humour.
At first, I expected to read a fun illustrated comic about a black cat but by the time I finished this book, I had many pages worth of life lessons from our furry friends. What I loved most about this book was most certainly the artwork, cute, colourful and somewhat fluffy, if that makes sense, oops.

For a book that gives wisdom from a cat perspective, I find it to be very reflective if you take your time on each illustration, it is a book to read slowly and revisit often.

Special thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I opened the book, and it immediately HAD me at "much like cats, this book doesn't follow any rules."
Hell, yeah! We love a little anarchy in creative nooks.
The graphics and comics are hilarious; anyone even remotely acquainted with cats would laugh out loud. Makes for a perfect gift for cat owners and cat lovers, though I suspect that in the case of former, their cats would kick the book off the shelf anyway. The illustrations technique is also a breath of fresh air, with the dotted clusters feeling so edgy compared to most other digital art. Every few illustrations, there is also a great affirmation or a profound feline wisdom nugget. A joy to read!

Honestly, I cannot think of a world where Andrews McMeel Publishing hasn't given us so many gems over the years. Most of my fav illustrators and artists have found lasting homes in books at this publishing house, and I immediately get ready for a fun, heartfelt experience when I open a book from them.

The book promises to make you smile in the introduction, and it lives up to its promise and beyond (It's hilarious, did I mention?). No notes!

I have been following and enjoying Luis Coelho’s work on Instagram for quite a while now. It’s always nice to read all your favourite cartoons in a book from artists you see online because you get to see all the funny and relatable content in one place. But it can also get tricky sometimes as you it may seem like repetition or monotonous seeing the same character on each page.

The Book of Purrs is a collection of Luis Coelho’s cat comics which are truly so adorable. I love this little black cat and their changing expressions in each comic. This cat has made me laugh on so many days and seeing its cute face repeatedly was a nice little break for me in my day.

One of my favourite comics is when two cats are conversing and one of them asks ‘Who are you?’ and the cat has tear-filled eyes. If that is not the beginning of human identity crisis, I don’t know what is. To see one’s emotions portrayed through cats or any other beings just lightens the mood.

Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC.

"Not really thinking...... Just being"

This book is a compilation of Luis Coelho’s illustrations featuring cats and positive affirmations.

It felt like reading little cat meme you could found online, it was cute but I think it is something that you should read here and there and not read the entirety in one go (like I did).

Cute but forgettable

I asked for a review copy of The Book of Purrs from netgalley because I am a crazy cat mom who is way too obsessed with my cats and thought it looked cute. I didn’t know the cat was an Internet personality or anything about the illustrator prior to seeing the image on the cover. I really wanted to like this book more than I did but I ended up only liking a few of the comic strips or image pages a lot and found that they ended up being very repetitive in terms of messages and could have easily been a lot more creative in terms of things that cats do and like. It fixated a lot on them being affectionate and then biting their humans and food. I find the motivational or pick me up messages were just fluff and not really meaningful or deep. Not a book I would purchase for myself in either an ebook or physical copy format, nor is it something I would recommend to others as something to purchase.

I am a new cat dad. This book touched my heart. The humor and inspiration both came from honest places. I saw my kitten on every page. I will be rereading this several times, I am sure. Wonderfully written and drawn. I love it!

This was such a fun read and perfect for cat lovers. The positive affirmations on the comics were so good and the illustrations were amazing and adorable

Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishingand Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

I've had about fifteen cats over the years and known many more, and they've all been fantastic unique individuals. This book gives a hint of what it's like to be a cat, a cat owner, or a cat lover. Various situations we recognize are illustrated with a right-of-way feeling that stays long after the book is closed.

This was the absolute best! Loved this so much. The art style is really amazing, the artist is very talented. I loved how all the cats looked and all the beautiful colours were great. The writing was very nice and very inspiring. Very uplifting!

I've been a fan of purr.in.ink for a while now, Luis' drawings always make me smile and this book was no different. The Book of Purrs is a wonderful collection of adorable cat art and inspiring quotes, and will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside, much like a real life cat will.

Many thanks to Luis Coelho, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC.

These adorable googly-eyed cats will make you laugh and lift your spirits. Filled with affirmations about overcoming anxiety, rebounding after failures, or simply engaging in self-care, this book can be your daily dose of feline fulfillment. Or if you are just looking for some silly cat jokes and insightful furry observations, you’ll find those, too. Enjoy!

This is such a cute little comic. I loved it so much, it was so funny and wonderfully illustrated. Great for all ages.

Did I expect a book full of cartoon cats to make me feel feelings? I absolutely did not! I adored this book and getting encouragement/affirmations from cats is something I didn’t know I was missing in my life. I don’t know if I’ll be able to afford it, but I want to buy this book for so many friends!

This was really cute and cheered me up a lot. The illustrations are simple but I like that, to be honest. It’s just a quick hit of cuteness that hits you when you look at them. This would make a fun present for a cat lover.

Thank you Net Galley for the free ebook. I am voluntarily leaving this review. “The Book of Purrs” is filled with artwork of adorable cats. I really enjoyed the more colorful pages over the black and white ones. There were some good reminders in the book, such as, to be kind to oneself. Some of the scenes weren’t really my kind of humor. There was a bit about biting and poop, since cats do both. I thought it would have more positive affirmations in it than there were. That being said, overall it’s a cute book for cat lovers.

The Book of Purrs is an adorable book full of beautiful cat illustrations. I loved the combination of funny cat quirks and encouraging words of affirmation. I'm not one for motivational quotes, so I would have liked to see more of the cat humour personally, but I think how the book was sorted made it work well.

This book would be brilliant for any cat loving adult in need of a pick me up.

Sometimes you just need a bunch of encouraging comics with a side of adorable cat drawings. Definitely a fun read.