From a tale about how rescuing a stray cat ended up saving a friendship to an unapologetic piece by a confirmed — and proud! — crazy cat lady, the essays in Cat Women range from thought-provoking and heartrending to laugh-out-loud funny, all delving into the many ways these often aloof little divas touch our lives. I am not a cat lover, but as my essay, “Cat Trap Fever,” shows, I’m not always immune to the needs of the feline set. Click to buy anthology