I’m, obviously, a dog lover myself and enjoy reading books where dogs are at least one of the main characters. I haven’t even come close, though, to reading all of them yet! If you’re a dog lover, we hope you consider some of our recommended books about dogs. And, if you know one, please share our list of books for dog lovers. They’re a great gift idea!
We tried to rule out those books that show up on every dog book list. For example, Marley & Me. However, we still included some other classic books about dogs and their adventures. There are some novels here you may be hesitant to read, or haven’t heard of before, but try and be adventurous!
And, if you haven’t ventured into using Audible yet, know it’s popular for a reason. It makes “reading” hands-free and easy to follow. Both of my daughters have it and use it, especially on road trips or while they’re working out. So, if you think you might be one of those people, consider trying out an audible account. There’s no risk, since you get 30 days for free, so try it out & see if it’s for you.
Regardless, you can order these sentimental books about dogs and their humans below, in any format you want that’s available. Enjoy, and don’t forget the tissue box! They’re not all sad…sometimes it’s just tears of joy.
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In a profound, funny, and beautifully rendered portrait of a beloved companion, best-selling novelist Dean Koontz remembers the golden retriever who changed his life.
...but, unbeknownst to Adam, this is where his life will intersect with Chance. It is Chance’s unique spirit that helps him escape and puts him in the path of Adam. What transpires is the story of one man, one dog, and how they save each other—in ways they never could have expected.
A deeply touching portrait of a remarkable dog and his relationship with the author, Merle's Door explores the issues that all animals and their human companions face as their lives intertwine, bringing to bear the latest research into animal consciousness...
The Life and Adventures of Bert will make you smile, laugh, and shed a tear. This irresistibly charming memoir captures hearts and imaginations as we experience Bert's life from escaping a wretched existence, forming unbreakable loving bonds, to becoming one of Twitter's most loved dogs.
I am obsessed with the series "All Creatures Great and Small". Here are tales of golden retrievers and sheepdogs, beagles and dachshunds, purebreds and crossbreeds, and just plain mutts - and, of course, Tricki Woo, Mrs. Pumphrey's memorable Pekinese. Each tale is suffused with the humor, wisdom and humanity of one of the greatest storytellers of our time: James Herriot.
Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, even if it did make cry a little. A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope--a captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.
When a tragic accident separates three dogs from their human, they find themselves up for adoption—separately. But Riggs, a dedicated, loyal Australian Shepherd, refuses to see his family torn apart. After the exuberant and fun-loving doodle Archie and quick-witted Jack Russell Luna are taken to new homes, Riggs' powerful herding instincts send him on a journey to bring his pack back together again.
After being bombed and shipwrecked repeatedly while serving for several wild and war-torn years as a mascot of the World War II Royal Navy Yangtze river gunboats the Gnat and the Grasshopper, Judy ended up in Japanese prisoner of war camps in North Sumatra.
When Deputy Keith Benning took a job in rural North Dakota, he never imagined his garage would become ground zero for a grassroots animal rescue movement. But with 70+ strays showing up each month and no local shelter in sight, Keith and a ragtag team of volunteers stepped up.
If you have some recommendations for a great dog novel, please share them in the comment section below!
