• Olive, Mabel & Me

  • Life and Adventures with Two Very Good Dogs
  • By: Andrew Cotter
  • Narrated by: Andrew Cotter
  • Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (356 ratings)

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Olive, Mabel & Me

By: Andrew Cotter
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The story of Olive and Mabel, Labrador retrievers who rose to internet fame as the subjects of Andrew Cotter's BBC sports parodies.

When sporting events were put on hold in March 2020, commentator Andrew Cotter shifted to working from home. The one-on-one competitors? His two Labrador retrievers, Olive and Mabel. In the hilarious videos that ensued, the dogs engage in various contests, from bone-snatching and breakfast-eating to crushing it on the dog walk, while Cotter narrates to hilarious effect. The scene of Mabel, simply standing still in a fetid pond was one of the most popular. Why? Because this is how dogs live, and Cotter captured it with humor and joy. It's why the series has been viewed more than 50 million times, entertaining dog owners, sports fans, and celebrities around the world. Olive and Mabel are more than online celebrities, however, as revealed in this charming narrative.

Filled with stories about how Cotter fell in love with his dogs, his passion for hiking with them through the glens and over the peaks of his native Scotland, and the ongoing relationship between Olive and Mabel (particularly the "competitive fire" lit during these days of quarantine), the memoir is by turns side-splittingly funny and thoughtfully tender. It's sure to resonate with all dog lovers.

©2020 Andrew Cotter (P)2021 Tantor

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Loved Every Minute...

I first purchased the book in print, but found myself holding off reading it. I knew Mr. Cotter's voice would bring so much more emotion & humor to his adventures with Olive & Mabel. It was worth the wait. Truely loved every minute. Looking forward to your next project, but in the meantime please consider becoming a narrator for other audiobooks. Your voice is just that good.

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Best Audible Book!

Enjoyed the clips on the internet so wasn’t sure how the audio would be without visuals, but it was fantastic. It made me so happy and was sad when it was over. Haven’t felt that way with many books lately. Well worth the listen!!!!

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All pet lovers should hear this one

I adored this book. I am so glad that I heard it with the rich Irish accent. So much better than if I had read it myself. Dogs do bring love and companionship to our lives. I laughed many times over the antics that were shared as I know how true they are. You will enjoy this book if you are a pet lover.

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Excellent!!

A very enjoyable book in this day and age. I highly recommend it for anybody who ever had a dog or who is considering getting a dog.

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Loved it

Perfect audio book — great stories and even better storyteller. What a treat. Can’t wait to listen in o the next one.

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Best dog book ever

I’ve listened to this book 3 times since downloading it two weeks ago. Required reading for anyone who has a sense of humor and who has ever or will ever love a dog.

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Great listen!

What a great account of the special bond we humans have with our beloved 4-legged companions. Will definitely give it another listen in the future.

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lovely tale of the bonds we make

loved every minute of Olive, Mabel and me. there adventures and love were brilliant. uplifting.

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Fantastic dog book

This book is fun, funny, and heartwarming. I just finished my first listen and I’ll probably start it again right away. Highly recommended.

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A Very Good Book

Such a wonderful peek inside the lives of Olive, Mabel, and Andrew. I laughed a lot, teared up a few times, and learned a great deal. Terrific for any reader, but it’s especially heartwarming for those of us who love dogs. Andrew’s accent makes the listen even more authentic and memorable.

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