It’s International Cat Day! We’ve talked about literary cats several times, so here’s a look at a few seafaring felines. 

Book Marks assigns grades to books based on reviews (a la Rotten Tomatoes), so consult the site if you’re looking for something new to read.

Why did Byron’s friends burn his memoirs? Some new books try to figure out the reasons. 

I had never heard of H.T. Tsiang, who had a remarkable life, and I’m glad he’s getting some attention.

And finally, here are some noteworthy elevators from around the world.