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The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern Mass Market Paperback – October 1, 1986

by Lilian Jackson Braun (Author)
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Jim Qwilleran and his cat Koko get a taste of trouble in the second mystery in the bestselling Cat Who series.

Jim Qwilleran isn’t exactly overwhelmed by his new assignment for the Daily Fluxion. Interior design has never been one of his specialties and now he’s supposed to turn out an entire magazine on the subject every week! But the first issue of Gracious Abodes is barely off the presses when Qwilleran finds himself back on more familiar territory—the exclusive residence featured on the cover has been burglarized and the lady of the house found dead.

Now Qwilleran and his brilliant Siamese cat, Koko, have their respective moustache and whiskers twitching. And when Koko starts pawing clues in the dictionary and sniffing designer furniture, Qwilleran finds himself doing a feature on a very clever murder...
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  1. Book 2 of 29
    The Cat Who
  2. Print length
    247 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Berkley
  5. Publication date
    October 1, 1986
  6. Dimensions
    4.22 x 0.69 x 6.64 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    9780515087123
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0515087123
  9. Lexile measure
    740L
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Praise for Lilian Jackson Braun and the Cat Who series

“A master of mystery.”—People

“Upbeat prose and amiable characters.”—Publishers Weekly

“The mix of crime and cats [is] catnip to readers who like both.”—Chicago Sun-Times

“Braun keeps both paws on the side of charming.”—Los Angeles Times

About the Author

The history of Lilian Jackson Braun is perhaps as exciting and mysterious as her novels. Between 1966 and 1968, she published three novels to critical acclaim: The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern, and The Cat Who Turned On and Off.  In 1966, the New York Times labeled Braun, “the new detective of the year.” Then, for reasons unknown, the rising mystery author disappeared from the publishing scene. It wasn’t until 1986 that Berkley Publishing Group reintroduced Braun to the public with the publication of an original paperback, The Cat Who Saw Red. Within two years, Berkley released four new novels in paperback and reprinted the three mysteries from the sixties. Since then, G.P. Putnam’s Sons has published seventeen additional novels in the Cat Who series. Braun passed away in 2011.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0515087122
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (October 1, 1986)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 247 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780515087123
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0515087123
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 740L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.22 x 0.69 x 6.64 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Lilian Jackson Braun

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Lilian Jackson Braun (June 20, 1913 – June 4, 2011) was an American writer, well known for her light-hearted series of "The Cat Who..." mystery novels. The "Cat Who" books center on the life of former newspaper reporter, James Qwilleran, and his two Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, in the fictitious small town of Pickax located in Moose County "400 miles north of everywhere." Although never formally stated in her books, the towns, counties and lifestyles described in the series are generally accepted to be modeled after Bad Axe, Michigan, where Braun resided with her husband until the mid-1980s.

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Kittytam
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic book
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023
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I have read all but the last Cat Who books many times. I am now starting the series again. Every time I read one again I find something new. These books have giving me years of entertainment.
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Sha Niga
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and well-written, highly recommended
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023
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Great story, great characters, intelligent cat (of course).
I'll be reading the rest of the series as soon as I get my hands on more books.
Very highly recommended.
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Gary F. Taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars Enter Yum Yum: The Second Novel in "The Cat Who" Series
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Lilian Jackson Braun (1913-2011) published three mystery novels between 1966 and 1968, works that established central character James Qwilleran as divorced, a recovering alcoholic, and a newspaper reporter who finds himself unexpectedly drawn to a pair of Siamese cats—and who uses their unexpected insights to unravel the murders he encounters in his work. All three books were more about character than mystery, and they were popular bestsellers of the era. For reasons that remain unclear, Braun stopped the series at that point—and then unexpectedly revived it eighteen years later, ultimately producing 29 novels and several three related works.

In my opinion, the three early novels are the best in the series; while most of her books have tremendous charm, her later books are very loosely written (several of her final books so much so that they are extremely weak) and increasingly fanciful; her first novels, however, have a tighter construction and a more forceful narrative. The second novel, THE CAT WHO ATE DANISH MODERN, was published in 1967, and presents leading character Qwill as a recovering alcoholic trying to recover his career as a reporter at The Daily Fluxion—where he is now (much to his annoyance) ordered to produce a weekly tabloid on home decorating named “Gracious Abodes.”

Qwil’s first edition features George and Signe Tait’s high-tone estate in Muggy Swamp, and focuses on Mr. Tait’s jade collection. Unfortunately, the edition is scarcely out when the estate is burgled, the jade is stolen, and Mrs. Tait is dead of a heart attack. Along the way Qwil finds a new apartment, a second Siamese cat he names Yum Yum, and meets a good many unexpected characters in the home decorating field. Braun never competed with the likes of Agatha Christie, but she has a light touch, and when she is at her best her novels are compulsively readable. The notion of a cat who helps solve murders is extremely far-fetched, but in this particular title she carries it off with considerable aplomb, and the cast of characters, story, and atmosphere are extremely entertaining. Recommended for flyweight reading.

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J. Sexton
5.0 out of 5 stars Second Cat Who Is a Good Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2022
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I needed something to read that was a classic cozy mystery, so what better than The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern, published in 1967? There is a simplicity to the novel's era that defies words. The books tended to be more episodic; you could read the second book in a series without having to remember everything that happened in the first book. The part that wasn't simple was the solution to the mystery. While the author played fair, I didn't put all the clues together before Qwill.

This mystery involved jade, one of my favorite stones. Our intrepid reporter is assigned to cover the world of interior decorating in the local area. Of course, murder happens, and it is up to Qwill to solve it. I was fascinated by the storyline while being amused at the various names of colors used for decorating.

If you enjoy mysteries, this is a fun one.
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janky
5.0 out of 5 stars Excitin mystery
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2023
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Jim Qwilleran and Koko, the cat, are keeping us entertained, and in suspense, in this wonderful, clean mystery. I love this author, how she writes and keeps her stories exciting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars better than one… happy for two
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023
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Lonely can be a very difficult thing. People and animals need companionship. There are people who never come to this understanding, but it’s hard to find the right person to fill the gaps in your life path.
We are always looking for that right person who can fill your life gap and seldom do we find this as easy as it sounds.
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Sally L. Wilke
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun Series for Light Reading
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020
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I read the entire series because the books are light, funny and, actually, well written. Fun premise, formulaic, but who cares? Fun to read for entertainment. One highlight. The main character uses interesting words in context. Some are new to me, but looked them up anyway. Enjoy this series. Others, similar, do not compare.
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Joseph Boone
4.0 out of 5 stars Qwill meets Yum Yum
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2007
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Jim Qwilleran is a reporter for the Daily Fluxion. He's been working the art beat for the paper despite knowing nothing about art. His editor reassigns him to work on a magazine about interior design, of which he is equally ignorant. After he and his photographer do their first main feature on a private residence, the house is robbed. This starts Jim down a road that gets more and more complex and leaves him grasping for an explanation as to why every place they feature in the magazine has some sort of calamity immediately afterward. Thankfully, his Siamese cat, Koko, is there to give him the solution.

This is the second book in the "Cat Who..." series and it continues most of the pattern from the first. Jim gets a new home, takes on an unfamiliar assignment at the paper, a murder occurs related to his story, and he investigates with Koko's help. The supporting cast is pretty strong with some interesting personalities. Jim gets a girlfriend who is especially appealing, but she doesn't become a permanent cast member. The whol book is less than 250 pages, so you might well imagine that pacing is not much of a problem. Things move along smartly and is wrapped up satisfactorily at the end. This book also introduces Yum Yum, the female Siamese that becomes Koko's crime-solving companion.

Many people fall in love with the "Cat Who..." books and devour dozens of them. The writing is light and easy to digest. After reading the first two books in this series, I haven't gotten hooked but they were enjoyable reads. Fans of the series, would certainly do well to read this book, since it introduces Yum Yum. New readers don't need to read either this novel, or  The Cat Who Could Read Backwards (Cat Who...)  in order to enjoy the later entries in the series, but they're a good place to start just the same.
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DENIER Elisabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Interessant
Reviewed in France on February 16, 2024
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J’ai la série en français et je complète mon anglais ainsi.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cat lovers Detective story
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Lunismami
5.0 out of 5 stars zufällig entdeckt
Reviewed in Germany on March 6, 2022
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Mehr zufällig habe ich diese Krimi Reihe entdeckt. Liebevoll gezeichnete Charaktere, eine logische und spannende Handlung. Beim Lesen läuft bei mir ein Film im Kopf, ich sehe die Orte, spüre die Umgebung.
Und Koko, der Star der Geschichte ist einfach zauberhaft. Er weckt in mir den Wunsch mit einer Katze zusammenzuleben, dumm ist halt die Katzenhaar Allergie.
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R. Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just another cat story.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2020
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This is the second book in ‘The cat who ... ‘ series. I bought the first one just on a whim, and was hooked. The stories are whodunnits, and the cats’ involvement is pretty plausible. The cats behave like real cats do. These are not stories written by cats or even really about cats, but of course the cats do play an important role.
This is easy reading, the plots are not too complicated, and I find the series unputdownable. They are set when they were written, in 1960s America. The main character is a newspaper reporter who’s trying to revive his career. I especially love the description of the photographer who works with him; surely the author knew a newspaper photographer because, like the cats, his reactions are perfect!
The stories create an interesting impression of life in the 1960s with lots of curious characters, from rich big spenders to people on the streets. The style is a little bit Raymond Chandler-esque but with less drama - perfectly suited to the setting and the crimes.
Try the first book and I think you’ll be hooked.
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5.0 out of 5 stars whats a cat to do????
Reviewed in Australia on March 10, 2021
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