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by Owen Laukkanen
Published May 2020
Read ReviewsFor fans of CJ Box and Michael Koryta, a thriller about an ex-Marine, and ex-convict, and a rescue dog caught in the crosshairs of a ruthless gang in remote Washington state.
by Steven Rowley
Published May 2017
Read ReviewsCombining the emotional depth of The Art of Racing in the Rain with the magical spirit of The Life of Pi, Lily and the Octopus is an epic adventure of the heart.
by Sara Baume
Published Mar 2017
Read ReviewsA debut novel already praised as "unbearably poignant and beautifully told" (Eimear McBride) this captivating story follows - over the course of four seasons - a misfit man who adopts a misfit dog.
by Damien Lewis
Published Jul 2015
Read ReviewsAn instant hit in the UK, this is the true account of a German shepherd who was adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II, joined in flight missions, and survived everything from crash-landings to parachute bailoutsultimately saving the life of his owner and dearest friend.
by Virginia Morell
Published Mar 2014
Read ReviewsNoted science writer Virginia Morell explores the frontiers of research on animal cognition and emotion, offering a surprising and moving exploration into the hearts and minds of wild and domesticated animals.
by Kaye Starbird
Published Jun 2013
Read ReviewsSpanning the tumultuous war years, The Lion in the Lei Shop deftly recaptures a dramatic chapter of American history, giving a rarely-heard voice to the women and children of Pearl Harbor.
by Dr. Nick Trout
Published Feb 2012
Read ReviewsTender, wry, and ruminative, Ever By My Side is a tribute to the power and beauty of ordinary life and a celebration of how pets make it all the sweeter and richer.
The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, and of His Friend Marilyn Monroe
by Andrew O'Hagan
Published Aug 2011
Read ReviewsIn November 1960, Frank Sinatra gave Marilyn Monroe a dog. His name was Mafia Honey, or Maf for short. With style, brilliance, and panache, Andrew OHagan has drawn a one-of-a-kind portrait of the woman behind the icon, and the dog behind the woman.
by Mark Doty
Published Apr 2008
Read ReviewsWhen Mark Doty decides to adopt a dog as a companion for his dying partner, he brings home Beau, a golden retriever. A moving and intimate memoir interwoven with profound reflections on our feelings for animals and the lessons they teach us about life, love, and loss.
by John Grogan
Published Mar 2008
Read ReviewsIs it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans!
by Scott Turow
Published Oct 2006
Read ReviewsTurow has penned a searing story of World War II. An extraordinary, unforgettable novel, which was inspired by his own father's military experiences.
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