Richardson, Tara | A LITERARY DOG FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

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Utgivningsdatum: 2026-08-13

Bindning: Förlagsband

Bokförlag: Hachette UK Distribution
ISBN: 9781788406819

Omfång: 256 s.
Språk: Engelska
Utgivningsdatum: 2026-08-13

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A literary treasure trove that brings together quotes and passages from beloved classic stories and poems, for dog-lovers everywhere.

"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read." - Groucho Marx

Dogs are our constant companions: from Greyfriars Bobby and the Famous Five's Timmy, to Mr Rochester's Pilot and the faithful Argos of Homer's Odyssey, we have all grown up with a dog - whether real or fictional. Rediscover the joy of childhood friends and much-loved pets with this selection of quotes and passages from poems and stories that celebrate some of the most memorable and best-loved dogs in literature.

A must-have for all dog-lovers and book lovers, this inspirational collection is the perfect gift for canine connoisseurs to treasure all year long.

Highlight's include:
- January: Burns Night, Science Fiction Day and J D Salinger's birthday
- February: Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day and a tribute to one of Lord Byron's greatest loves: his dog, Boatswain
- March: World Book Day, Mother's Day and quick trip to Victorian England in Oliver Twist
- April: Easter, Happy birthday Charlotte Bronte and the dog of the day: Enzo, the canine narrator of Garth Stein's The Art of Racing in the Rain.
- May: Mental Health Month, Mother's Day (US) and a short visit with Toto and Dorothy
- June: Father's Day, dog of the day: Buck from The Call of the Wild and a brief musing from T S Eliot
- July: Happy birthday Hilary Mantel, and spend some time with Henry David Thoreau and Raymond Chandler
- August: International Dog Day, Happy birthday Tove Jansson and step into George Orwell's Animal Farm
- September: London Fashion Week, Canine of the day: Akela from The Jungle Book, and happy birthday Stephen King
- October: Happy Halloween, read some spooky passages from Edgar Allen Poe, them sit a spell with Argos, from Homer's Odyssey
- November: National Novel Writing Month, World Science Day and set on an adventure with Tintin and Snowy
- December: Happy birthday Rudyard Kipling, go back in time with Adrian Mole and the dog whose name we never learn and bring in the new year with fiercely loyal terrier: Greyfriars Bobby

Also available in the series: A Literary Cat for Every Day of the Year

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