We’re Jess & Lauren, the best friends behind @bookreccos, the Instagram account and podcast where we provide reading recommendations (or reccos!), and we’ve teamed up with Joanie to keep you all well-read and well-dressed.

This month’s recco is a very exciting book which is a must-read for all Joanie Gals, and that’s Dawn O’Porter's newest book, Cat Lady!

Dawn O’Porter X Joanie - Bellini Denim Shift Dress, Dawn O’Porter X Joanie - Julep Knitted Mini Scooter Dress

Single - independent - aloof - cunning - agile - cannot be tamed.

We've all known a cat lady - and we've probably all judged her too. But behind the label - the one that only sticks to women - what if there's a story worth nine lives?

Told with Dawn's trademark warmth, wit and irreverence, Cat Lady is a story about defying labels and forging friendships. It's for the cat lady in all of us - because a woman always lands on her feet...

We’re BIG fans of Dawn’s books. They’re fun, readable - most of all HILARIOUS - and are guaranteed to get you out of a reading slump, or pick you up if you’re feeling low! Whilst Cat Lady touches on sensitive topics of grief and loneliness, it’s also wildly playful and touching. We dare you to not fall head over heels for Mia and Pigeon.

And what should you wear when reading a book like this one? Well, a dazzling outfit from Dawn’s limited edition Joanie collection, of course! Dress up to lounge around in one of her showstopping Printed Maxi Dresses, or get cuddly in the ultimate Cat Lady Jumper!

Dawn O’Porter X Joanie - Caipirinha Cat Lady Intarsia Jumper

Sometimes you just need to get up, get out, and show the world exactly who you are. Join me, fellow Cat Ladies - let’s reclaim our name 😉 This jumper is bold, simple, and right to the point. If you know, you know. 

Dawn O'Porter

With Christmas coming up, this book is a definite one to add to your wish list. You can buy Cat Lady online from an indie bookshop by clicking on the link!

Get Cat Lady by Dawn O'Porter from an independent book shop here!

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To celebrate the launch of Dawn's book, we're running a Book Reccos X Joanie Book Club giveaway over on Instagram!

Simply follow @JoanieClothing and @BookReccos and tag the person you’d recommend this book to in the comments for the chance to win a signed copy of Cat Lady for you and a friend, plus a Cat Lady goody bag each.

Enter by 10am on Monday 21st November for your chance to win - good luck!