It’s Just A Dog FREE Weekend!

Tired of the dog days of summer? Here’s something that might perk you up — the Kindle version of It’s Just A Dog will be FREE on Amazon from August 1, 2013 thru August 5, 2013 – as part of a big fat BookBub promo!

So whatcha waiting for? It’s like giving your Kindle a doggie treat! Plus it’s FREE — but only until the clock strikes midnight on August 5, 2013. While supplies last! (Amazon)

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Where’d You Go Bernadette book trailer…for dogs?

where'd you bernadetteart of racing in the rain book coverMaria Semple’s Where’d You Go, Bernadette, one of the Best Books of 2012, is now out in paperback — and her original book trailer has a funny bit of her pitching the novel to bookstores and writer friends, including Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain.

You can watch the full trailer below — or skip directly to the Garth Stein dog book scene here.

What Merrill Markoe Taught Me About Dogs

There’s certainly no more humorous observer of canines than funny dogmother, Merrill Markoe — creator of the Stupid Pet Tricks segment on David Letterman — and the author of several comedic hound books, including Walking In Circles Before Lying Down and What The Dogs Taught Me.

Oprah’s Top Dog Book Recommendations…

I think it was Chris Rock who once said that he wants to come back in the next life as Oprah’s dog. Well, heaven only knows if that’s possible — but here’s the next best thing: a list of Oprah’s favorite dog books!