First published 2026
New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman brings together fourteen celebrated writers to explore their relationships with canine companions. Contributors include Isabel Allende, Chris Bohjalian, Bonnie Garmus, Roxane Gay, Emily Henry, Ann Leary, Tova Mirvis, Jodi Picoult, Elizabeth Strout, Amy Tan, Adriana Trigiani, Nick Trout, Paul Yoon, and Laura Zigman. Each writer shares personal stories about dogs who changed their lives. The essays span the complete spectrum of dog ownership, from bringing home a new puppy to facing the loss of an aging companion. These writers examine how dogs teach humans about empathy, joy, and loyalty. The collection offers both humor and heartbreak as it captures the transformative nature of the human-canine bond. Dog lovers will find stories that mirror their own experiences with four-legged family members.
Genres: animals, essays, dogs, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
218 pages · Hardcover · Scribner