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Books About Dogs

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FOLLOWING ATTICUS

by Tom Ryan

In befriending Atticus and carrying his father’s memory to those serene mountain peaks, Ryan admits he discovered a rare... Full review >

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A DOG’S HISTORY OF AMERICA

by Mark Derr

A humbling reminder of the dog’s remarkable spirit and intelligence in the face, even, of human cruelty. Full review >

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DOG DAYS

by Jon Katz

An appealing text showing off an author who’s found his perfect genre. Readers can only hope these appealing and thoughtful... Full review >

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A GOOD DOG

by Jon Katz

A heartbreaking memoir of love, friendship and responsibility. Full review >

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A BIG LITTLE LIFE

by Dean Koontz

Heady stuff for a pup, but Koontz’s talent lies in making the preposterous believable. Was Trixie some sort of angel?... Full review >

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DOGS NEVER LIE ABOUT LOVE

by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson

Masson may be an anecdotist, but he is also a graceful, powerful, informed writer. He knows how to keep our cogs turning. Full review >

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