Basil Has Thoughts

Basil believes a home should be quiet, orderly, and largely free of visitors. Humans disagree.

The doorbell rings. Coats touch furniture. Shoes gather near the entrance. Someone sits in the wrong chair. A child crawls under something. Then a guest says, "We should get going," and continues talking for another twenty minutes.

Basil has seen enough.

In Basil Has Thoughts: On Houseguests, one highly judgmental indoor cat examines the many indignities of hospitality. From dinner guests, overnight bags, relatives, repairmen, and people who claim to be "good with cats" to board games, photography, guest bathrooms, and the lingering goodbye, Basil explains exactly where humans have gone wrong.

Each short chapter ends with one of Basil's Standards, a clear rule for restoring order to the household. The book also includes Basil's pre-entry assessment, official guest rankings, and a list of warning signs that your home has already been compromised.

Dry, sharp, and painfully familiar, this funny cat book is perfect for anyone who loves cats, dislikes unnecessary visitors, or has ever watched a guest reach for the remote control without permission.

This is the second book in the Basil Has Thoughts series, but it can be enjoyed on its own.

The home is not improved by arrival. It is restored by departure.