The Only Dog Books You'll Ever Need to Own
The best dog books make us better human
beings and we've found the most moving, funny
and unforgettable ones.
By Leigh Newman
4 of 9
The Art of Racing in the Rain
By Garth Stein
321 pages;
Harper Perennial
Realistic,
no. Really, really original, yes. This novel, narrated by a dog named Enzo who
goes from being a house pet to riding shotgun with his owner—an
aspiring race car driver and widower dad—sucks you in from page one.
Uplifting, unexpectedly heartbreaking, a canine classic.
— Leigh Newman
Published 08/25/2013