Haven't discovered the Babson series yet...but next trip to the library I will certainly search! Have just recently gotten into the Lilian Braun "The Cat Who..." series (there are currently three of them on my nightstand ) and am completely hooked. Have also read all of Rita Mae Brown's "Mrs. Murphy" mysteries which are set here in Virginia (two featured cats are Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, the fat gray cat) and am awaiting the next one. Recommend them all!!