The best dog in the world : essays on love / edited by Alice Hoffman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allende, Isabel, author.

Strout, Elizabeth, author.

Leary, Ann, author.

Bohjalian, Chris, 1962- author.

Garmus, Bonnie, author.

Gay, Roxane, author.

Yoon, Paul, author.

Trigiani, Adriana, author.

Zigman, Laura, author.

Mirvis, Tova, author.

Picoult, Jodi, 1966- author.

Contributor:

Hoffman, Alice, editor, writer of introduction, writer of afterword.

Henry, Emily, r author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dogs.

Human-animal relationships.

Genre:

Essays.

Endpapers

Physical Description:

xvi, 216 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm

Edition:

First Scribner hardcover edition.

Other Title:

Essays on love

Place of Publication:

New York : Scribner, 2026.

Summary:

"Fourteen beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay collection..."--Provided by publisher.

"Anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to share their life with a dog knows the experience is both profound and transformative. Here, in this charming collection of essays, fourteen celebrated authors share unforgettable tales of the dogs who left their pawprints on their hearts. With contributions from 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, The Best Dog in the World captures the full range of the canine-human connection, from the joy of welcoming a new puppy to the heartache of saying goodbye to a beloved friend. A love letter to the loyal companions who enrich our lives and teach us about empathy, joy, and unconditional love, this anthology is the perfect gift for dog lovers everywhere, offering a blend of laughter, tears, and inspiration that will resonate with anyone who has been fur-ever touched by the love of a dog." -- Publisher's website.

"Fourteen beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay collection..."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Dottie / Emily Henry

Ninety-Nine / Bonnie Garmus

Sunny / Tova Mirvis

Max / Roxane Gay

Lola / Adriana Trigiani

Alvin / Jodi Picoult

Olivia / Isabel Allende

Jesse / Chris Bohjalian

Lady / Laura Zigman

Maverick / Nick Trout

Frankie / Amy Tan

Ethan / Elizabeth Strout

Eddie / Ann Leary

Oscar / Paul Yoon.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Shober Family Fund bookplate.

ISBN:

9781668209028

1668209020

OCLC:

1574615840