Is that the Hound of the Baskervilles you’re reading? The animals who like nothing more than taking time out with a good book

Is that the Hound of the Baskervilles you”re reading The pets who like nothing more than taking time out with a good book

We”ve all heard of a book worm – but what about a book dog, book cat, or even a book tortoise

These adorable pictures of household pets with their noses apparently buried in books are creating a stir online.

And these animals” “talents” aren”t limited to reading; other highlights among the series of heartwarming snaps include a tortoise glued to a laptop screen, and a cat with a calculator.

Engrossed: It looks as though this cute labrador puppy is getting stuck into an appropriate read – 101 Dalmations

Working like a dog: This adorable pooch appears engrossed in its reading material

Kitty computer: This tabby cat”s eyes are glued to the screen of its laptop

Swot: This tortoise looks ready to tap out an essay on the keyboard

Dog-tired: A bespectacled hound looks ready to drop off as it ploughs through a pile of books

Gripping read This cat looks alarmed by its book in one of the pictures from the series compiled by BuzzFeed

Cool cat: A pair of round spectacles have been perched on the nose of this cat, adding to its intellectual air

Curling up with a good book: This glasses-wearing pooch looks snug in its blanket

Moggy mathematics: The cat in this picture has its paws full with a book and a calculator