Book Reviews Stories

In this gentle and wise tale, a woman and her neighbors find their lives transformed by a senior cat in their small New Mexico community.

"Home at Night: A Mercy Carr Mystery" and "Please Write: A Novel in Letters" both feature dogs as main characters who are meaningful to the plot.

Book reviews of ‘The Wonderful World of James Herriot,’ ‘Christmas at Corgi Cove,’ ‘Dog Lessons,’ ‘George: A Magpie Memoir,’ and ‘The Goodbye Cat’

Explore fiction for animal lovers young and old in this “pick of the litter” glance at new books.

The 10 lives of a loveable cat

Two memoirs by a veterinarian and an activist explore the deep bonds between people experiencing homelessness and their pets who love them.

Caring for her kitten during the pandemic leads an uncertain writer to choose motherhood.

Having survived an abusive childhood, a veterinarian finds fulfillment in his work and discovers his place in the world.

Wildlife rehabilitator Polly Pullar explores her work with red squirrels and other creatures on her farm in the Scottish Highlands.

A devoted animal lover pursues her dream of becoming a house-call veterinarian.

When she is diagnosed with cancer, a veterinary oncologist draws strength and wisdom from her canine patients.

P.I. Liz Adams has an able assistant in Duke, her Labrador retriever who can tell truth from lies, in this new entry in Stacy Wilder’s cozy mystery series.

Take a thought-provoking look at how our animal companions have chosen to partner with us for growth in an evolving world.

A world-class swimmer shares her fascination with a Newfoundland puppy and her training as one of Italy’s water rescue dogs.

Check out these reviews of ‘Christmas in Blue Dog Valley,’ ‘Project Solomon,’ ‘The Kitten Lady’s CATivity Book,’ ‘Merlyn the Magic Turtle,’ ‘The Year of the Puppy’ and ‘Way of the Horse.’