Dog Days of Summer

The "dog days of summer" refer to the hottest, most humid, and uncomfortable part of summer, usually lasting from early July to mid-August. Historically, this period (roughly July 3 to August 11) was linked to the heliacal rising of the "Dog Star" (Sirius), which ancient Greeks/Romans believed added to the sun's heat, causing drought and sluggishness. This list is a fiction books about dogs.

Updated May 7, 2026
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Dogs and monsters : stories
Haddon, Mark
Paper Book
'A marvel of a collection' Kaliane Bradley, author of The Ministry of Time 'A consummate storyteller' New York Times 'There is nothing more terrifying than the monster that squats behind the door you dare not open...' ...
No one would do what the Lamberts have done : a novel
Hannah, Sophie
Paper Book
'The twist is perfection. I think it's just about the cleverest thing I've ever read' Gillian McAllister 'If you think there's nothing new in crime, this is the book to read. Truly original.' Stuart Turton, bestselling author of The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle 'This joyous...
How to age disgracefully
Pooley, Clare
Paper Book
When the cranes fly south : a novel
Ridzén, Lisa
Paper Book
DISCOVER THE No.1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE WINNER OF THE SWEDISH BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 'One of those \"you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to buy twenty copies and give them to everyone you love\" books'...
Familiaris
Wroblewski, David
AN OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB SELECTION 'An epic novel... David takes us on an extraordinary journey that brilliantly interweaves history, philosophy, adventure, and mysticism to explore the meaning of love, friendship and living your life's true purpose' Oprah Winfrey

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