Browsing: Animals

A #1 New York Times bestseller and a major motion picture! Stray mutt Bailey confronts age-old questions of existence through the human lives he touches. This powerful story examines friendship and the meaning of life with heartwarming charm. With over 55,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

When a scientist adopted an ailing stray cat, their surprising bond changed his views on life, love, and companionship. A thought-provoking memoir that offers “a perceptive and intelligent tribute to man’s other best friend” (Kirkus Reviews).

What do you do when the dog you just adopted hates you? When a terrier named Como came into Steven’s life, he had to learn how to be a patient pet owner… This hilarious and touching true story will delight all animal lovers!

When David Rosenfelt undertook a cross-country move with his family — and their 25 rescue dogs — he realized that even the most meticulous plans could go awry! This “warmhearted winner” (Kirkus Reviews) has nearly 1,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

“Excellent” (Psychology Today): From an elephant family to a society of killer whales, this extraordinary New York Times bestseller illuminates animal behavior — and how it mirrors our own. “Captivating… A profound, scientifically based appeal for recognition of the kinship of all living things” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).

“This is an amazing, amazing story” (Ellen DeGeneres): When Stephen McGarva witnessed Puerto Rico’s notorious Dead Dog Beach, he devoted himself to saving the island’s unwanted dogs. A moving memoir and an eye-opening look at the unseen cost of the tourism industry.

“Engaging and thoughtful” (Library Journal starred review): In 19th-century Europe, Empress Elizabeth of Austria finds her life intertwined with that of a dashing young horseman and a clever heiress. “An enchanting, beautifully written page-turner” (Publishers Weekly) with over 1,600 five-star Goodreads ratings.

The lives of a 14-year-old boy and a pine marten intersect on a journey to an Oregon mountain in this “utterly winning” novel (Wall Street Journal). “Doyle is a born storyteller… The characters emerge true as rain” (The Seattle Times).

Based on extensive research, these “marvelous stories” (Publishers Weekly) explain seemingly telepathic animal behavior to shed light on the powerful link between pets and owners. “All will be fascinated by the weight of the evidence” (Booklist).

Hailed as “a masterpiece” (Chicago Tribune), this New York Times bestseller tells how a dog named Rin Tin Tin was discovered on a World War I battlefield — and became an unlikely global celebrity. “Deeply moving… Unforgettable” (The Wall Street Journal).