11 essential books for dog lovers

Here are 11 must-read books for dog lovers. 

4. "Marley and Me," by John Grogan

Essentially, this book is an autobiographical love letter about a man and his dog. John Grogan is a journalist and life-long writer and it shows in his tight prose and wit. Grogan beautifully counterweights Marley's goofier moments with personal hardships in his own family. This book reads a bit like a Rembrandt portrait – utilizing colors both light and dark, some gentle and others severe, to create an image that is wonderfully human.

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