Book Reviews Stories

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Book reviews: Page-turners about all things canine

Let’s dive into ‘The Purest Bond: Understanding the Human-Canine Connection,’ ‘Nev...
Read more about the human-canine connection
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Book review: ‘Gifts From a Feral Cat’

In this gentle and wise tale, a woman and her neighbors find their lives transform...
Book features the power of love and connection
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Book reviews: 2 engaging tales that let dogs shine

"Home at Night: A Mercy Carr Mystery" and "Please Write: A Novel in...
Dogs and books, yes please
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Holiday gift suggestions for bookish animal lovers

Book reviews of ‘The Wonderful World of James Herriot,’ ‘Christmas at Corgi Cove,’...
More reasons to celebrate the season
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Fiction for animal lovers

Explore fiction for animal lovers young and old in this “pick of the litter” glanc...
Add to your must-read list
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Book review: ‘Luigi: Mischief & Love with an Italian Cat’

The 10 lives of a loveable cat
Read about Luigi's adventures
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Dr. Kwane Stewart with a small dog on his shoulder

Book review: 2 tales of unhoused people and their pets

Two memoirs by a veterinarian and an activist explore the deep bonds between peopl...
Read about them both
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‘The Year of the Cat’ book cover

Book review: ‘The Year of the Cat’

Caring for her kitten during the pandemic leads an uncertain writer to choose moth...
Read how the kitten changed her life
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'In the Company of Grace' book cover

Book review: ‘In the Company of Grace’

Having survived an abusive childhood, a veterinarian finds fulfillment in his work...
Learn more about this moving memoir
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Cover of the book, 'A Scurry of Squirrels'

Book review: ‘A Scurry of Squirrels: Nurturing the Wild’

Wildlife rehabilitator Polly Pullar explores her work with red squirrels and other...
Read about her efforts
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Cover of the book, ‘The Other Family Doctor’

Book review: ‘The Other Family Doctor’

A devoted animal lover pursues her dream of becoming a house-call veterinarian.
Read about her learning experience
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Book review: ‘Sit, Stay, Heal’

When she is diagnosed with cancer, a veterinary oncologist draws strength and wisd...
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 ...
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 ...
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 tra...
Read about Al
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