In this holiday edition of “The Furry Faces of Bookselling: Bookstore Pets,” BTW is highlighting bookstore pets, as well as pets of ABA staff members, getting festive for the holidays.

McNally Jackson [5] in New York City posted to Twitter [6]: “Here’s a timeline blessing from Ziggy Claus, one of the most loyal customers at  our Downtown Brooklyn location.”

Henry and Francis, owned by ABA Content Director Sydney Jarrard: “Christmas with kittens Francis and Henry is very cute but it also means no ornaments on the tree this year and no presents under the tree unless they're pretty durable. Easy price to pay for the fun of welcoming two kittens to the family!”

Cupboard Maker Books [7] in Enola, Pennsylvania, posted to Instagram [8]: “Mouse's stocking was hung on the bookcase with care in hopes that…”

Max, owned by Graphic + Web Designer Melissa Napolitano.

Main Street Books [9] in Monroe, Washington, posted to Instagram [10]: “She's ready for the #holidayseason!” 

Penny, owned by ABA ABC Children’s Group Manager Gen de Botton: “When cats are involved, decorating a tree is futile so we've opted for the more organic/natural approach of living ornaments. Featuring Penny, the youngest in the de Botton/Stella household. Where she lacks in age, she makes up for it in impressions of partridges in pear trees.”

Horton’s Books & Gifts [11] in Carrollton, Georgia, posted to Instagram [12]: “The hard life of a bookstore cat!!”

Old Harbor Books [13] in Sitka, Alaska, posted to Instagram [14]: “Books books books! Peach has all kinds of fun new books checked in and on the shelves!”

Reese, owned by ABA Design & Production Manager Linda Ford.

The Dog Eared Book [15] in Palmyra, New York, posted a picture of Cody to Instagram [16] to get customers’ attention about holiday orders. 

Murder by the Book [17] in Houston, Texas, posted to Instagram [18]: “Thanks to a very busy holiday season (and the well-received book subscriptions) there’s some late-night work happening at the bookstore. It’s always good to have the company of a festive, loyal pup to make the extra work more fun. Thanks to all of you for the support this year. It means more than you know!”

Gogo, owned by ABA IndieCommerce Specialist Finnigan Butterfield. 

A Novel Idea [19] in Lincoln, Nebraska, posted to Instagram [20]: “Thanks for supporting our local shop - and keeping Eddy in the lavish lifestyle to which he is accustomed!”

Daisy, owned by Director of ABA Technology Greg Galloway.