Book Reviews Stories

Animals find their way to us for many reasons. In this memoir, the author explores how her dogs have been teachers and healers.

Whether you’re a seasoned literature lover or a new reader, this list has something for everyone who adores animals.

There’s something for readers of all ages in a new book centered on a puppy’s point of view.

Novelist Caleb Carr had a truly unusual and miraculous relationship with a rescued cat and writes of their life together in a moving memoir.

Let’s dive into ‘The Purest Bond: Understanding the Human-Canine Connection,’ ‘Never Leave the Dogs Behind: A Memoir,’ and ‘Barking Up the Right Tree.’

In this gentle and wise tale, a woman and her neighbors find their lives transformed by a senior cat in their small New Mexico community.

"Home at Night: A Mercy Carr Mystery" and "Please Write: A Novel in Letters" both feature dogs as main characters who are meaningful to the plot.

Book reviews of ‘The Wonderful World of James Herriot,’ ‘Christmas at Corgi Cove,’ ‘Dog Lessons,’ ‘George: A Magpie Memoir,’ and ‘The Goodbye Cat’

Explore fiction for animal lovers young and old in this “pick of the litter” glance at new books.

The 10 lives of a loveable cat

Two memoirs by a veterinarian and an activist explore the deep bonds between people experiencing homelessness and their pets who love them.

Caring for her kitten during the pandemic leads an uncertain writer to choose motherhood.

Having survived an abusive childhood, a veterinarian finds fulfillment in his work and discovers his place in the world.

Wildlife rehabilitator Polly Pullar explores her work with red squirrels and other creatures on her farm in the Scottish Highlands.

A devoted animal lover pursues her dream of becoming a house-call veterinarian.