Top six summer reads for dog lovers

With summer in full swing and the temperatures rising both at home and away, what better way to relax than with a good book. At Paws & Claws we have compiled our six best reads for all you dog lovers!

Huck - Janet Elder

The true story of how one lost puppy taught a family and a whole town about hope and happy endings. Huck is a page-turning, unforgettable true story of the tenacity of one small dog, the unexpected, extraordinary kindness of strangers, and a family's devotion to each other. 

Sophie: The Incredible True Story of the Castaway Dog - Emma Pearse

After falling overboard from her family's boat, Sophie navigates the treacherous waters of the Great Barrier Reef, washing up on shore of a wildlife reserve. This is the story of her life waiting for her family to rescue her and never giving up hope.

Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog - John Grogan

This No.1 Sunday Times bestseller tells the heart-warming tale of how a wiggly yellow fur ball of a puppy could grow into a barrelling, ninety-seven pound steamroller of a Labrador retriever who would prove that unconditional love comes in many forms.

A Dog's Purpose: A novel for humans - W. Bruce Cameron

This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, A Dog's Purpose touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here?

You Had Me at Woof: How Dogs Taught Me the Secrets of Happiness - Julie Klam

Julie Klam was thirty, single, and working as a part-time clerk in an insurance company, unable to meet a man she could spend her life with. And then it happened: she had a dream about a Boston terrier- a dream that practically hit her over the head. The companion she needed was not necessarily the one she'd had in mind.

Dog Years - Mark Doty

When Mark Doty decides to adopt a dog as a companion for his dying partner, he finds himself bringing home Beau, a large golden retriever, malnourished and in need of loving care, to join Arden, the black retriever. As Beau bounds back to life, the two dogs become Mark Doty's companions, his solace, and eventually the very life force that keeps him from abandoning all hope during the darkest days - their tenacity, loyalty and love inspiring him when all else fails.

What is your favourite summer time read? Share them with us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram and Twitter to be part of the Paws & Claws community today