The 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)
Category Archives: Dog Books
When the Dog Met the Fish…
I know, it sounds like a childrens book — but BuzzFeed’s Allison Bagg finds a unique hook at the end of this cute pet video!
Hipster Puppies #Puptrousers!
A few years ago, a cute, fashion-funny dog photo book called Hipster Puppies came out.
But trends come and go — even in the dog world — and now it appears that #puptrousers are what it’s all about (although I guess the furry ear flap hats never go out of style)! (BarkPost)
Citizen Canine!
The 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.
Rich Dogs of Instagram?
Paul Nathan has photographed hipsters in Brooklyn — so it’s only naturally that he turns his camera on the most stylish New Yorkers around — dogs! Specifically, his dashing doggie photo book, Groomed, focuses exclusively on the dogs of the 1%. Is this class warfare for pets? I prefer to think of it as ‘The Shaved vs. The Shaved-Nots’.
Judging by the extreme looks on view, I actually kinda feel sorry for some of these overly pampered pooches — but I’m sure they’re very well fed! (Business Insider)
Could You Chew on This Dog Book for $1.99?
Francesco Marciuliano, the author of the cat poetry classic, I Could Pee on This, has a dog ebook version out called I Could Chew On This — and it’s on sale at Amazon and other fine retailers for just $1.99 (until 4/30/2014)! (BookBub)
Bargain Books for Dog and Cat Lovers!
Bargain Booksy has a $1.99 ebook sale for two recent animal titles, Lost Cat and How Dogs Love Us. So, if your Kindle is hungry — get ’em while you can because these flash sales tend to last only a day or so!
2 New Books That Vaguely Mention Dogs…
When I saw the title of Lorrie Moore’s latest book, Bark, I was hoping there might be a tale or two about dogs included in the short story collection, but it appears to be metaphorical — hence, the pic of tree ‘bark’ on the cover.
However, after listening to author, Walter Kirn, on NPR talking about his new Talented Mr. Ripley-like thriller about befriending a master manipulator (wait, that definitely sounds like a dog!), Blood Will Out, I learned that a Gordon Setter plays a big supporting role in the story. Like all great books, Kirn’s starts with a dog — when he agrees to shuttle a crippled rescue dog across the country to meet a supposedly wealthy, pooch-loving Rockefeller — who turns out to be a psychopath. But don’t worry, at least the dog doesn’t get killed! (NPR)
What’s on Your Petshelf?
The New York Times featured a litter of shiny, new pet books for kids this past weekend. From dogs to sloths, there should be something for every kiddie/animal lover!
Ambassador Dogs to the Rescue!
What with all the poor diplomatic relations going on between countries today, I think the world could use some talented Ambassador Dogs — with a strong foreign policy background, of course.
And luckily for readers, Extreme Dog Lover/Trainer, Lisa Loeb (no, not the singer, Lisa Loeb, who also happened to come up with one of the greatest pet-friendly titled pop songs of the 90’s, “Stay”) has come out with a sweet, colorful photography book filled with heartwarming stories of all kinds of therapy dogs and service dogs who are doing their part to make this world a better place!
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This Dog’s A Genius!
I’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)
Two Books That Aren’t Really About Dogs…
Dogs serve as powerful influences in our lives — sometimes even, metaphorically speaking. A couple recent titles, When Mr. Dog Bites by Brian Conaghan, and Mr. Chartwell by Rebecca Hunt, are two such examples.
Conaghan’s Dog Bites features a main character who is burdened by the stress of living with Tourette’s Syndrome — in which he barks out foul-mouthed comments at inappropriate times while Chartwell uses the black dog as a symbol of depression roaming the grounds of Winston Churchill’s household.
So, I guess you really can’t judge a book by its cover — even if it has a dog on it!
Big Dog Fans!
Before the world was introduced to the amazing dog photography in Shake and Underwater Dogs, there was a pooch art book classic simply called DOGS by UK authors, Tim Flach and Lewis Blackwell — and it’s a cool treat for all dog lovers!
When Bad Things Happen To Good Dogs…
Not to be an alarmist, but if you’re a dog owner, then you know there’s a million ways that our furry friends can get into trouble — perhaps even serious tragedy. From heat stroke to choke collars, Dr. Judith Samson-French, a vet surgeon, does her duty to make dog owners more aware of potential dangers in 39 Ways To Not Kill Your Best Friend: Tales of Caution for Dog Lovers.
I know the book doesn’t sound like a real laugher, but there’s no doubt some very useful tips for us all!
Downton Tabby!
The British TV drama series, Downton Abbey (PBS), has been making American viewers purr for years — but now comes along a brand-new batch of aristo-cats. Downton Tabby, a new cat parody written by Chris Kelly, is getting ready for its close-up!
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