Let's celebrate International Cat Day!

At first glance, we thought the poem “A Cat Lover’s Guide to The Bell Curve” was the perfect selection for today, since it’s International Cat Day.

As it turns out, the poem is more of a dig at the bell curve than a paean to cats, though it’s funny and worth a share anyway.

So here, in the actual spirit of the day, is our past coverage of cats in literature — please enjoy with a feline (or two … or more … ) on your lap or by your side!

• You tell us: The purr-fect pairings of felines and fiction, part I 

• You tell us: The purr-fect pairings of felines and fiction, part II

• You tell us: Photos of your literary cats 

• The purrfect way to celebrate Hemingway's birthday: admire his cats 

• Even the Library of Congress loves cats 

• Cat in bookstore captivates Icelanders 

• Free read: “The Secret Lives of Cats” 

• The cat who hopefully didn't come for Christmas 

• Why cats and creatives pair so well 

• Book news: CS Lewis, John Green, bookstore cats