Book Reviews Stories

The cover of the book, 'Sit Stay Heal'

Book review: ‘Sit, Stay, Heal’

When she is diagnosed with cancer, a veterinary oncologist draws strength and wisdom from her canine patients.
Read about their stories
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‘Carmel Conundrum’ book cover

Book review: ‘Carmel Conundrum’

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.
Learn about the truth-detecting dog
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Cover of the book, "Animal Wayshowers"

Book review: ‘Animal Wayshowers’

Take a thought-provoking look at how our animal companions have chosen to partner with us for growth in an evolving world.
Open up to a different world view
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Cover of the book, "Tales of Al"

Book review: ‘Tales of Al: The Water Rescue Dog’

A world-class swimmer shares her fascination with a Newfoundland puppy and her training as one of Italy’s water rescue dogs.
Read about Al
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Front cover of the book, 'Christmas in Blue Dog Valley'

Book reviews: ’Tis the season to be reading

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.’
Make time to read this holiday season
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Cover of the book, 'Kat the dog'

Book review: ‘Kat the Dog’

The remarkable tale of a rescued Spanish water dog, by Alyson Sheldrake.
Read about Kat
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Cover of the book, 'Loving Edie'

Book review: ‘Loving Edie’

A couple carrying emotional baggage from traumatic childhoods adopt a puppy with issues of her own and learn that love must be unconditional.
Read about Edie
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Cover of the book, "Mala's Cat"

Book review of 'Mala’s Cat'

Read the extraordinary true account of how a Polish girl survived the Holocaust with the assistance of a feline guardian angel.
Learn about Mala's angel
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Cover of the book, 'The Book Cat'

Book review: Lending a literary paw

Two heartwarming stories call to mind how much animals mean to us.
Get a start on your summer reading
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Cover of the book, 'Sanctuary'

Book review: ‘Sanctuary: The True Story of an Irish Village, a Man Who Lost His Way and the Rescue Donkeys That Led Him Home’ 

Sometimes, the rescued become the rescuers. No one knows the truth of this adage better than Patrick Barrett, who found a new path in life with the help of abused donkeys.
Add to your must-read list
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Cover of the book, 'No Matter What: Caring for Critters through Hell and High Water'

Book review: ‘No Matter What: Caring for Critters through Hell and High Water’

Critter lady Kelly Meister-Yetter has her hands full in the fourth installment of her popular animal-themed memoirs.
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Cover of the book ‘Speckled Beauty: A Dog and His People’

Book review: ‘Speckled Beauty: A Dog and His People’

A writer from the Deep South and a stray dog find each other when they both need help and hope.
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Cover of the book, 'The Ride of Her Life'

Book review: ‘The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last Chance Journey Across America’

A Maine farmer, running out of luck and time, sets out to see the Pacific Ocean with her two best friends: her horse and terrier.
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Cover of the book 'Twelve Days of Snowball'

Book reviews: Cozy up with these mystery stories featuring animals

Reviews of 'The Twelve Days of Snowball', 'The Twelve Jays of Christmas', 'Getaway with Murder', and 'Murder at a Scottish Social'
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Woman lying on a couch reading a book with dog in her lap

Book review: 3 feel-good dog stories

Reviews of The Miraculous Life of Maggie the Wonder Dog; Piglet: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf, Blind, Pink Puppy; and Osa: A Curiously Different Dog.
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