Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

niyad

(128,943 posts) Wed Dec 3, 2025, 12:01 PM 1 hr ago

"To get on with cats, simply treat them as equals, or, even better,

as the superior beings they know that they are.". . .Elizabeth Peters

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

"To get on with cats, simply treat them as equals, or, even better, (Original Post) niyad 1 hr ago OP

Barbara Mertz is one of my faves. quaint 49 min ago #1

Same here. I love her. When I first encountered her books at a feminist niyad 42 min ago #2

quaint

(4,484 posts)

1. Barbara Mertz is one of my faves.

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Wed Dec 3, 2025, 12:31 PM

49 min ago

I think I've read everything she wrote as Elizabeth Peters.
Your quote says why.

niyad

(128,943 posts)

2. Same here. I love her. When I first encountered her books at a feminist

Reply to quaint (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 3, 2025, 12:37 PM

42 min ago

bookstore in Albuquerque decades ago, the staff told me that her books were so,popular that libraries had to keep them locked up. I immediately understood why.

Reply to this discussion