The Best Books for Dog Lovers

If you’re absolutely obsessed with your canine companion, then you should definitely take a look at some of these Oprah Daily recommended books for dog lovers!

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

by David Wroblewski 

A choice for Oprah’s book club, “The Story of Edgar Sawtelle,” follows the lead character after tragedy strikes. Through this time, the character must learn how to survive on his own in the wild with only the help of three loyal pups.

A Dog’s Purpose

by W. Bruce Cameron

“A Dog’s Purpose” is a beloved novel from the New York Times bestseller’s list. The story follows Baily, a dog who discovers that the purpose of his own life is through his impact on the humans in his life. Plus, the book was made into a feature film in 2016 that you can watch with your pooch after you finish the book.

The Call of the Wild

by Jack London

A 1903 London classic, “The Call of the Wild,” depicts the life of a dog named Buck, who slowly succumbs to his natural will instincts when he falls into his new sled dog role in the bitter freezing cold of Alaska. In 2020 this book was also adapted into a film that you can cozy up on the couch with Fido to!

Because of Winn-Dixie

by Katie DiCamillo 

“Because of Winn-Dixie” follows a charming young girl named India Opal Buloni who finds a pooch at her local supermarket, hence where she gets the name Winn-Dixie. This scruffy little pup proceeds to change her summer for the better.

The Art of Racing in the Rain

by Garth Stein

“The Art of Racing in the Rain” is told from the perspective of a dog named Enzo. This dog goes on to dedicate his life to supporting his pet parent/race car driving dad, Denny Swift, in the hopes of becoming a human in his next life.

The Friend

by Sigrid Nunez

“The Friend,” tells the story of a woman who is left in the care of a Great Dane after her best friend passes away. Both the woman and the dog are mourning their, now deceased, friend. While the woman is resilient to the dog at first, the two soon begin to lean on each other and create an unbreakable bond.

Reading is a great way to pass the time and relieve stress – so why not choose to read about your favorite furry friends while you do so? Have a favorite book about dogs? Let us know, and we’ll add them to our reading lists!