Books for Animal Lovers!

Our pets bring us joy, support and companionship. Fluffy, feathery, scaly, or slimy. Pets enrich human lives. Over countless years, in countless ways, our animal friends have shaped human development. The following titles explore the unique interconnection we have with our pets.

Updated April 24, 2025
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Chicken soup for the pet lover's soul stories about pets as teachers, healers, heroes, and friends
Canfield, Jack, 1944-
Paper Book
Animals bring out the goodness, humanity and optimism in people and speak directly to our souls. This joyous, inspiring and entertaining Chicken Soup collection relates the unique bonds between animals and the people whose lives they've changed.
No judgments a novel
Cabot, Meg
Paper Book
The storm of the century is about to hit Little Bridge Island, Florida--and it's sending waves crashing through Sabrina "Bree" Beckham's love life... When a massive hurricane severs all power and cell service to Little Bridge Island--as well as its connection to the mainland--twenty-five...
The other family doctor a veterinarian explores what animals can teach us about love, life, and mortality
Fine, Karen R.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . Calling all animal lovers! A heartwarming memoir about one woman's career as a vet and the unique role pets play in our lives."Filled with compassion and wisdom, Karen Fine is a healer whose own wounds have deepened her gifts for bringing animals and their...
Drawing animals
Swinburne, Lucy
Paper Book
A new, updated guide to drawing a wide variety of wild and domestic animals by master artist Lucy Swinburne. Brand-new, updated edition of the bestselling book by popular artist, Lucy Swinburne. Whether you want to capture a beloved pet cat or a magnificent wolf on...
A love catastrophe
Hunting, Helena
Paper Book
The fur is about to fly between a cheerful cat sitter and a grumpy hockey nerd in this hilarious and charming rom-com by the New York Times bestselling author of Meet Cute. Kitty Hart has become internet famous as the Kitty Whisperer for...
The art of racing in the rain : a novel
Stein, Garth.
Paper Book
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM FOX 2000 STARRING MILO VENTIMIGLIA, AMANDA SEYFRIED, AND KEVIN COSTNER MEET THE DOG WHO WILL SHOW THE WORLD HOW TO BE HUMAN The New York Times bestselling novel from Garth Stein--a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately...
Marley & me : life and love with the world's worst dog
Grogan, John
Paper Book
The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Now with photos and new material. Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans. ...
A dog named Beautiful a Marine, a dog, and a long road trip home
Kugler, Rob
Paper Book
An uplifting and unforgettable story of a US Marine, his extraordinary dog, and the road trip of a lifetime. "A beautiful, beautiful book." -- Jenna Bush Hager When US Marine Rob Kugler returns from war he had given up not only a year of his life in service...

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