Books like Pawing through the past by Rita Mae Brown

Explore how Winnie‑the‑Pooh embodies the simple, natural principles of Taoism and learn practical ways to live without preconceived ideas about life.

A devoted dog reflects on life, love, and racing while watching his owner, a race car driver, navigate family trials and professional ambition.

At Crozet’s annual steeplechase, postmistress “Harry” Haristeen battles social intrigue and a brutal murder when a jockey is found dead with a Queen of Clubs impaled in the wound. With her fierce cat, Mrs. Murphy, on the case, the mystery unravels through hidden motives and the glamorous, dangerous world of horse racing.

In Crozet, Virginia, postmistress Mary “Harry” Haristeen’s tiger cat, Mrs. Murphy, and Welsh Corgi, Tucker, help unravel a string of murders linked to a mysterious postcard that reads "Wish you were here."

In Shelbyville, Kentucky, renewed romance and mystery collide as former couple Harry and Fair Haristeen investigate a series of horse-related thefts and a brutal murder during a famed saddlebred show.

Fiction, Ghost story, Setting - England

Rita Mae Brown’s witty New York Times bestseller follows sleuth Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen and her feline allies as they investigate a murder at a celebratory fundraiser.

In the quiet Virginia town of Crozet, sleuth Mary Haristeen and her feline partners uncover a plot to murder prominent men as the town prepares for Christmas, involving a mysterious death beneath a town tree and secrets of a local monastic organization.

In the light‑hearted mystery Puss ’n Cahoots, the curious cat and his companion investigate quirky crimes, delivering sharp wit and gentle suspense for teens and adults alike.

In small Crozet, Virginia, postmistress Mary “Harry” Haristeen and her tiger cat Mrs. Murphy investigate a string of murders during the Dogwood Festival, discovering a hidden plot and a trail of stolen money.

In wintry Crozet, Virginia, postmistress Mary "Harry" Haristeen stumbles into a murder investigation when a hospital gossip source is found dead. With the help of her tiger cat Mrs. Murphy, and canine companions, she unravels a chilling conspiracy.

A witty detective mystery set in Crozet, Virginia, where Mrs. Murphy the cat unlocks a series of false obituaries and murders, guiding her human friend Harry Haristeen through gossip, greed, and danger to uncover the killer.

In rural Crozet, Virginia, detective Mary "Harry" Haristeen and her feline side‑kicks investigate the murder of wealthy Mrs. Carla Paulson, balancing the case with gardens, new marriage and a suspicious architect.

In Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, a miraculous crying statue fuels a murder mystery. Cat detectives Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, with corgi Tee Tucker, help Mary “Harry” Haristeen unravel a cold case at Mount Carmel monastery.

Rita Mae Brown returns to her beloved Charlotte‑style sleuth, Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen, as she tackles a string of bizarre car wrecks in Crozet, Virginia, aided by her sly cats, corgi, and other animal allies.

The story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans. John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wriggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same. Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Obedience school did no good--Marley was expelled. And yet his heart was pure. Just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. A dog like no other, Marley remained steadfast, a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.