Book Recos for the Super Pet Parent

If you’re in the hunt for your next book to read with your pet, we have a few suggestions here!

Did you know that reading with pets helps you relax? Research has shown that reading a book with your cat on your lap or your dog curled at your feet can lower your stress levels. In that case, your pet makes the perfect reading buddy! 

If you’re in the hunt for your next book to read with your pet, we have a few suggestions here! 

For the pet parent who loves a good tearjerker

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein 

• a deeply emotional and philosophical novel told from a truly unique perspective: a Labrador-terrier named Enzo. 

Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowle

• follows Ted, a writer, and his dachshund, Lily, as Ted battles a figurative "octopus" that threatens their life together.

For the pet parent who loves a good romance 

The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide 

• set in Tokyo, this novella portrays how a stray cat's arrival brings subtle changes to a couple's life, reflecting on love and companionship.

You Lucky Dog by Julia London

• a delightful tale where a dog-walking mix-up leads two strangers into an unexpected romantic journey, all thanks to their basset hounds.

For the pet parent who loves a good memoir 

A Big Little Life by Dean Koontz 

• a deeply personal tribute from best-selling author Dean Koontz to his golden retriever, Trixie.

Following Atticus by Tom Ryan 

• a man and his miniature schnauzer, Atticus, hike all 48 peaks of New Hampshire’s White Mountains—twice.

For the pet parent who loves to read with kids 

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

• a touching story about a girl and her adopted dog that brings healing and connection in a small town.

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate 

• though about a gorilla, this novel beautifully explores animal emotions and friendships and will resonate with any pet lover.

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