Marcus Berkmann

Gift books for Christmas — reviewed by Marcus Berkmann

This year’s fine crop includes more oddities from the QI Elves and a guide to your cat’s happiness from the Japanese expert on the subject

Cats like a high, cosy place to sleep in — for up to 17 hours a day. If you notice a change in how long your cat sleeps, keep an eye on it, says Dr Yuki Hattori. Illustration from What Cats Want by Ito Hamster
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