Category Archives: Dog Memoir

Last Minute Dog Book Stocking Stuffers?

Posted by Russ Ryan in Dog Books, Dog Books For Kids, Dog Humor, Dog Memoir, Dog Non-Fiction, Dog Novel and tagged with , , , ,

never have your dog stuffed alan aldacrap taxidermy 22299612If you’re trying to jam in some extra treats for your dog lover friends for the holidays, you could take it literal and pick up the new animal humor book, Crap Taxidermy, which showcases some of the world’s worst taxidermic projects ever created out of our former furry friends (sounds like one of those bad plastic surgery TV shows on E!), or you could possibly pick up Alan Alda’s not very dog-friendly sounding memoir, Never Have Your Dog Stuffed, which is on sale right now for $1.99 on Kindle. Of course, it might be better just to play it safe with a cute, cuddly puppy story — since everybody loves puppies! — so there’s always The Dogs of Christmas by W. Bruce Cameron.

Regardless of whatever goodies you go with to celebrate, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Celebrities and Their #Dogs Book Sale!

Posted by Russ Ryan in Celebrity Dogs, Dog Books, Dog Humor, Dog Memoir, Dog Non-Fiction and tagged with , ,

no better friend celebrities and the dogs they love elke gazzaraThe old joke in Washington D.C. is, “If you want a friend, get a dog.” Well, that adage could be applied to Hollywood as well — as Elke Gazzara (widow of actor, Ben Gazzara) explores in her new tome, No Better Friend: Celebrities and The Dogs They Love. Filled with heartwarming stories from Frank Gehry to Tommy Tune, the Kindle version is on sale for $0.99 through November 5. (Amazon)

Yeah, #Dogs Rule by @MarkUlriksenArt

Posted by Russ Ryan in Dog Art Dog Pictures, Dog Art Photo Books, Dog Books, Dog Books For Kids, Dog Cartoons, Dog Humor, Dog Memoir and tagged with , ,

One of my all-time favorite (dog) artists, Mark Ulriksen, has a new book out called Dogs Rule Nonchalantly, which is a humorous storybook for kids and adults, featuring some of Ulriksen’s greatest illustrations kibbles ‘n bits from The New Yorker and other fine publications that make up this touching, dog-crazy tale. (Amazon)

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The New Yorker Festival Debates: #Cats vs. #Dogs

Posted by Russ Ryan in Celebrity Dogs, Dog Books, Dog Cartoons, Dog Humor, Dog Memoir, Dog News Stories, Dog Non-Fiction, Dog Novel, For Cats Only! and tagged with , ,

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This past weekend, there was a very big issue discussed in an open forum that affects billions of people all over the world…

Yes, that’s right — The New Yorker Festival breaks down Cats vs. Dogs — with many high-profile, high-brow writers/pet owners weighing in, including Malcolm Gladwell, Joyce Carol Oates, David Remnick, Jesse Eisenberg, and more.

This Comet’s Tale Is Not About Space #doglovers

Posted by Russ Ryan in Dog Books, Dog Memoir, Dog Non-Fiction and tagged with , , , ,

As the dog days of summer come to an end, better hop on a Greyhound dog book to let your mind wander with Comet’s Tale: How the Dog I Rescued Saved My Life, a touching story about two former winners who are now both down on their luck. The Kindle version is on sale for $2.99 via BookBub until August 31, 2014! (BookBub)

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The #Dogs Less or More Traveled?

Posted by Russ Ryan in Dog Blog Website, Dog Books, Dog Humor, Dog Memoir, Dog Non-Fiction and tagged with , , ,

travels-with-casey-coveroff the leash year at the dog park matthew gilbertWalt Whitman trekked all over the countryside, and Emily Dickinson rarely left the house — and yet both have long been considered two of America’s greatest storytellers.

Well, the same could be said for two new dog memoirs that head in decidedly opposite directions. Travels with Casey by Benoit Denizet-Lewis details a year-long cross-country adventure with his Yellow Lab, while Matthew Gilbert’s Off the Leash circles around the community and camaraderie found at the local dog park. So, I guess whichever type of dog story resonates with you could depend on your lifestyle! (LA Times)

Summer Dog Book Club Picks

Posted by Russ Ryan in Dog Books, Dog Humor, Dog Memoir, Dog Non-Fiction and tagged with , , , ,

la_ca_0506_the_dog_who_could_flyoff the leash year at the dog park matthew gilbertThe LA Times came out this weekend with its summer reading picks — two dog books made the list, The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of A WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew At His Side (by Damien Lewis) and Off the Leash: A Year at the Dog Park (by Boston TV critic, Matthew Gilbert). (LAT)

Citizen Canine!

Posted by Russ Ryan in Dog Books, Dog Memoir, Dog News Stories, Dog Non-Fiction and tagged with , ,

citizen_canine evolving relationship cats dogs david grimmThe way that humans have embraced their animals since the 1940’s would make even Orson Welles blush, as we read in David Grimm’s new pet-friendly book, Citizen Canine: How Our Evolving Relationship with Cats and Dogs.

But this book is not just chock full of feel-good stories, Grimm, an editor at Science Magazine, uses social, historical, and, yes, scientific data to support his theories on how far animals have come in modern society.

For more info, check out the New York Times review here.

This Dog’s A Genius!

Posted by Russ Ryan in Dog Books, Dog Memoir, Dog Non-Fiction, Dog Videos and tagged with , , ,

Chaser genius talking dogI’ve always heard that Border Collies were smart dogs, but then I read about this girl, Chaser. Wow. She’s not only cute and funny, but she has built up a big vocabulary!

Check out Dr. John Pilley’s Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows A Thousand Words, to join the conversation…(Two Little Cavaliers)

Devoted Dogs!

Posted by Russ Ryan in Dog Books, Dog Memoir, Dog Non-Fiction and tagged with , ,

devoted rebecca ascher walshOne of the holiday season’s most popular dog books, Devoted: 38 Extraordinary Tales of Love, Loyalty, and Life With Dogs by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh, tells us about some of the most amazing, heartwarming accomplishments that dogs have done. Certainly, most dog lovers have probably heard a few of these stories before — but no doubt will enjoying reading them over and over again!