books about: dogs

books about: dogs

books:

Dogs

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel

David Wroblewski

Ecco, 2008

Riveting
I read this over a three day vacation period just before Labor Day. In the end, despite having to go to work the next day, I stayed up to finish the last hundred pages. It's a beautiful, haunting story that keeps you turning the pages.

Cute Overload Page-A-Day Calendar 2009 (Color Page-A-Day(r) Calendars)

Meg Frost

Workman Publishing Company, 2008

Meg, You have done it now!
Meg Frost is the creator of CO. Now, she has taken the elctronic version of her website and made it into a printed version that can be spread throughout offices, homes, tents, trailers, RV's, cafe's, veterinary clinics, stores and anywhere else - ALL OVER THE WORLD. ...

The Art of Racing in the Rain

Garth Stein

Harper, 2008

Loved it!
I might never have picked this book up, but my sister-in-law recommended it, and I'm so glad she did. This is such a warm, wonderful book! Told from the dog's (Enzo) point of view, it's the story of him, his master Denny, and Denny's family. It's written simply, but ...

The Dangerous Days of Daniel X

James Patterson

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

Daniel X is SUPERB!!
I totally enjoyed reading all about Daniel X and his battle with the aliens. I especially liked when he was able to turn himself into a "tick" and get away from The Prayer!

The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America

Erik Larson

Vintage, 2004

magical
not many books transport you to a time of great changes like this one does. for the too brief of period I have lived in the book I have lived the rise of a nation and the dawn of great evil and vision. wonderfull depictions, great people and amzing time.

The Road (Oprah's Book Club)

Cormac McCarthy

Vintage Books, 2007

In the midst of desolation and despair can good survive?
THE ROAD is a brutal examination of what awaits mankind when the ultimate disaster strikes. A man and his son try to survive in the desolate wasteland the Earth has become; no explanation is given for this apocalypse, but the only survivors of it appear to be human. As ...

Fearless Fourteen (Stephanie Plum, No. 14)

Janet Evanovich

St. Martin's Press, 2008

Laugh Out Loud Hilarious, Her Best So Far
I can't believe this book hasn't been rated at least 4 1/2 stars overall. This is really one of Evanovitch's best books so far. It continues on with the Plum saga very well while giving us new characters while revisiting the old. Since I recently have garnered an ...

Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems

Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier

Three Rivers Press, 2007

Now I know why I've been having problems!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307337332/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title I have been a 25-year dog owner and rescuer. Before a career ending injury, the majority of dogs that I rescued where found out in the country where I delivered mail. People would just dump them ...

1984 (Signet Classics)

George Orwell

New American Library, 1961

Big Brother is watching you!
"1984" is George Orwell's warning of the dangers of a totalitarian society. The main character in the novel, Winston Smith, is a low-ranking member of the ruling Party in the country of Oceania. Winston and his fellow citizens are monitored everywhere they go, even in ...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Mark Haddon

Vintage, 2004

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
I read this because a Scottish lady recommended "A Spot of Bother" on a flight from Scotland. It is great. A very unique perspectiv that has helped me to have more empathetic insight and "feel" for the world of autism/aspergers. I offered to my daughter,a 4th grade ...

Careless in Red: A Novel

Elizabeth George

Harper, 2008

careless in red
Elizabeth George in my favorite writer, and I purchased "Careless in Red" the day it came out. I was so disappointed in the reviews that it took awhile for me to start it. Big mistake. I thought it was terrific. Perhaps not quite in the league with "Playing for the ...

The Hollow (Sign of Seven Trilogy, Book 2)

Nora Roberts

Jove, 2008

Loved it.
The first book was a very entertaining read. By the time I finished this one, I was looking (in vain) for the third. If you like Nora you will like this. It's typical of her paranormal flavored books and well worth reading. Now I just have to wait for the third book.

Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog

John Grogan

Harper Paperbacks, 2008

Oh, those 1 star-reviewing crackpots
John Grogan is a wonderful writer. This book is honest, funny, poignant and touching. His story is peeled to the truth, and about real life. Not everything goes smoothly, and just because it didn't with Marley, there's no reason to assume Grogan and his wife loved ...

Phantom Prey (Lucas Davenport Mysteries)

John Sandford

Putnam Adult, 2008

The Phantom Prey
I bought this book for my husband's birthday.. He is a big fan of John Sanford and enjoyed the book very much.. Now he is reading Dark Moon.. gbp

Nicomachean Ethics

Aristotle

Hackett Publishing Company

Translations differ
It would be helpful if Amazon didn't pool together reviews from different translations. Note to Amazon: the customer reviews can be very helpful and have motivated me to purchase many books. But reviews for widely translated books should be specific to the ...