6 Must-Read Dog Novels that Will Probably Make You Cry
If you’re a dog lover, then you understand the extraordinary ways that humans and dogs can connect. We’ve got 6 incredible dog novels that will surely tug at your heartstrings—and your tear ducts—and make you see the beauty in human-animal relationships.
Hello Love by Karen McQuestion
From the bestselling author of The Long Way Home comes a charming novel about two strangers—a widow and a divorcee—who find a second chance at happiness when they’re brought together by one extraordinary dog.
Dogs are found to be carriers of an unidentified, dangerous virus spreading through New York City. A quarantine is enforced—but veterinarian Samantha Lewis knows from her painful history that that's just the beginning. Will she be able to unravel the mystery of the virus and save the dogs—all while confronting the traumatic past she has fought so hard to escape?
Sirius by Jonathan Crown
Sirius is about an extraordinary Fox terrier named Levi who helps his Jewish family escape from Nazi Germany, becomes a Hollywood star, and ultimately contributes to Hitler’s downfall.
Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley
As a veterinarian, Helena had to choose when to end the lives of the terminally ill animals in her care. After her death, Helena lingers, observing her shattered attorney husband, David; her houseful of damaged but beloved animals; and her final project, Cindy, a chimpanzee trained to use sign language who may be able to unlock the mysteries of animal communication and consciousness. But with Cindy scheduled for a research experiment that will undoubtedly take her life, will David be able to use everything he learned from Helena to save her?
Wish Me Home by Kay Bratt
After a lifetime of family troubles, Cara decides to leave it all behind and strike out alone—on foot. The last thing she needs is a hungry, stray dog, but Hemi proves to be the perfect travel companion. The trip takes unexpected turns as strangers become friends who make her question everything, and Cara finds that as the journey unfolds, so does her life—in ways she could never imagine.
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