The following are fairly new books I recommend.
I’m keeping the summaries brief – just three sentences each.
Animal Wise
Animal Wise: The thoughts and emotions of our fellow creatures
By Virginia Morell, nonfiction
Lots of interesting info on the thoughts and emotions of animals, from ants to elephants to dogs. loved the book, and couldn’t stop enlightening my spouse with new info (to us, anyway) such as the fact that rats laugh and enjoy getting tickled. Morell is not a scientist, but a science writer, which makes for a very well-written book.
Wallace
Wallace: The underdog who conquered a sport, saved a marriage, and championed pit bulls – one flying disc at a time
By Jim Gorant (Author of The lost Dogs), nonfiction
What a great, true story about Wallace the pitbull pet dog and his owner who overcame stereotypes to prosper as a champion disc pet dog team. The book touches briefly on the damaged U.S. shelter system that fails to help dogs like Wallace. The story takes place in Minnesota, my home state, so it hits home even more.
The pet dog Lived
The pet dog Lived (and so will I)
By Teresa J. Rhyne, nonfiction
It did take me a few chapters to get into this book as I had to get used to the writer’s voice. After that, I looked forward to reading about Teresa and her pet dog Seamus, both diagnosed with cancer at different times. Although the book has it’s sad moments, it might be the one and only that has literally caused me to laugh out loud multiple times.
Show Dog
Show Dog: The charmed life and trying times of a near-perfect purebred
By Josh Dean, nonfiction
I kept this one on my shelf untouched for a few months because I wasn’t all that interested in reading about a “show dog.” Moja chyba! journalist Josh Dean has some real talent and kept me highly interested in this odd culture.
Pukka’s Promise
Pukka’s Promise: The quest for longer-lived dogs
By Ted Kerasote (author of Merle’s Door), nonfiction
I’ve already written a full book review of Pukka’s Promise on this blog, but I want to mention the book again. “Pukka” will change the way you think about dogs, from spaying and neutering to nutrition to “overpopulation.” prečítajte si to!
Dancing Dogs
Dancing Dogs: Stories
By Jon Katz, fiction
I’ve written a full review of dancing Dogs as well, and it is my second favorite on this list after “Pukka.” I don’t read much fiction unless of course it’s by Jon Katz. This collection of animal stories is, like Katz’s nonfiction, thought provoking, emotional and fun.
Do you have any additional recommendations?
I recommend all the above books, and please let me know your thoughts if you’ve read any of them.
Note: I received complimentary review copies of each book except Wallace, which I purchased. I receive daily requests for book/product reviews and only promote products I stand behind. a lot of of the links in this post are Amazon affiliate links.