the setup…
Alice Hoffman has assembled a collection of stories by fourteen wonderful writers who are kind enough to share their dog companion experiences and celebrate their lives at the same time. Each story bears the name of their beloved pooch. The contributors: Isabel Allende, Chris Bohjalian, Bonnie Garmus, Roxane Gay, Emily Henry, Ann Leary, Tova Mirvis, Jodi Picoult, Elizabeth Strout, Amy Tan, Adriana Trigiani, Nick Trout, Paul Yoon, and Laura Zigman.
the heart of the story…
I grew up around dogs and am a sucker for all breeds. I greedily grabbed this book at first sight, knowing I’d be among fellow canine lovers and would have a shared experience. Their stories run the gamut and I was prepared for those involving heartbreaking goodbyes, knowing I’d have to relive my own. But there’s something cathartic in that process and it wasn’t a painful experience in the least. I was among friends and felt like they were personally sharing their stories…directly to me.
the narration…
Karen Gundersen & Mike Meyers certainly did these stories justice. They sounded like these were their own stories, making me forget they weren’t the authors. They delivered the most loveliest performances.
the bottom line…
If you’re a dog person, you’ll want this collection of stories that will feel like a warm hug. Each is a celebration of the unique love and loyalty between humans and their canine companions. I know I’ll listen to this again…and again.
Book Info
- Release Date: March 10, 2026
- Narrators: Karen Gundersen & Max Meyers
- Audio Length: 4 hours, 46 minutes
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
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Blue Mood Café 
What a lovely review for what sounds like a wonderful book, Jo. I’m definitely interested in this one.
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