The Rooster Trapped in the Reptile Room gathers generous portions of all thirteen novels and novellas, as well as first-person essays, generous helpings of poetry, journalism, and a new interview with the author. The broad contours of an episodic output emerge—a full-length view of the freaks and freakish incidents that populate Gifford’s unique human comedy. A world, as Lula, the author’s favorite of all his characters, reflects, "wild at heart and weird on top."The Rooster Trapped in the Reptile Room provides essential reading for anyone after the soul of American writing.

    

    But the cats in this book can teach valuable lessons about being a couple and living in harmony.The Cats" Book of Romance offers wise advice illustrated with beautiful full-color photographs of two cats that nurture each other through good times and bad: " "Treasure mementos from when you first met," depicted by a cat cradling a beloved ball of yarn." "Fall asleep together under the stars," with the two cats sweetly nestled together, snoozing." "Watch the sunset together," with the two cats gazing awestruck into the distance."Maintain friendships outside your relationship," with one cat staring transfixed at an unsuspecting goldfish in a clear glass bowl.The Cats" Book of Romance makes a unique, creative stocking stuffer, Valentine"s Day gift, bridal shower present, or thoughtful memento.