Grant Hayter-Menzies’s heartwarming memoir "Freddie" is about the rescue dog who became his rescuer. Part Pomeranian, Freddie was rescued from a hellish existence with an animal hoarder. He endured hunger and fear before Hayter-Menzies... Read More

The cheerful picture book "My Friend Charlie" features a delightful canine guide who shares instructions for leading a happy, friendly life. In Scott MacDonald’s instructive picture book "My Friend Charlie", a dog becomes a guide for... Read More

In "Our Oldest Companions", Pat Shipman delves into the history of canine domestication, marveling that dogs have chosen to associate with humans. Focusing on coevolution and the dingoes of Australia, she illuminates “how mutually... Read More

Comedian Richard Lucas’s George Carlin-esque memoir, "The Dog Log", begins with his “impotent fury” toward a neighbor with a yapping Yorkie; his initial frustration leads to a meaningful record of friendship and love. Jokes and... Read More

At the center of Maria Flook’s "Divorce, Dog Style" is a hapless, loyal, and beloved German shepherd named Butter, who has been diagnosed with cancer and will soon be put to sleep. Butter’s impending demise brings together the... Read More

Fanciful stories within the story are enjoyable all on their own. Kathryn Donahue’s The Dog Walker’s Diary is a smart and complex take on modern-day relationship dynamics that utilizes a story-within-a-story framework. When busy Los... Read More