Found Dogs

In this Hugo-winner from Connie Willis, when too many jumps back to 1940 leave 21st century Oxford history student Ned Henry exhausted, a relaxing trip to Victorian England seems the perfect solution. But complexities like recalcitrant rowboats, missing cats, and love at first sight make Ned's holiday anything but restful—to say nothing of the way hideous pieces of Victorian art can jeopardize the entire course of history.

Ken Foster never intended to adopt an abandoned dog. But after bringing Brando home, he notices how many homeless strays there are in the city. Suddenly, he sees them everywhere and finds himself unable to resist taking them home. But what he gains from them in return is far richer than his own expense.

A beloved folk singer presents an impassioned account of the fall and rise of the small American towns she cherishes. Dubbed by the New Yorker as "one of America's very best singer-songwriters," Dar Williams has made her career not in stadiums, but touring America's small towns. She has played...

After Trinity Ashford’s dog, Sheba, digs up a dead body, danger lurks at every turn. Trinity hadn’t gone snooping for trouble this time. Trouble came for her. Somebody is very interested in the crime she helped solve a few months ago. Attacks and threats on her life have made Trinity determined to take down a killer before somebody is digging up her bones.

In this heartwarming work, we reunite with the lovable rescue dog and subject of the cherished book Arthur as he settles into his new life abroad. As we follow Arthur’s ups and downs with his owner, author Mikael Lindnord, we also meet 16 other rescue dogs, each with a surprising story of how they found their forever home. From Ecuador to America, Australia to the Yukon, and everywhere in between, remarkable canine encounters prove that dogs really are our best friends - and that their journeys to find love and acceptance are as compelling as our most famed human tales.

The highly anticipated follow up to Wish, which has spent six years on the New York Times bestseller list and is beloved by over two million readers. Dream follows a small town girl with big aspirations who discovers that anything is possible with your best friends and an adorable pup by your...

Madison Steele has a problem. Actually, she has several. Her fundraising assignment needs five million dollars (ugh), her superpowers have a nasty habit of melting everything in sight (oops), and the billionaire she planned to con out of his money? Yeah, he’s definitely not supposed to be this complicated. What was meant to be a simple charity ball kidnapping turns into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse—one where Madison’s the cat, but the mouse is secretly a lion in disguise. And as her best-laid plans start going up in flames (literally), she has to wonder: Is it still villainous ...

Mystifying Malfunction at the Marina or Murder by Misguided Mechanics? Inheriting the Herb & Hive Cafe should be a quaint and quiet time for Winnie Cooper and her Jack Russell, Cookie. But when there’s a new lodge opening, Lily Pad Lake becomes electrifying… and lethal! Winnie’s world isn’t just about catering at small town Montana marinas and befriending gossipping grannies. Dragonflies drive disaster, the hot tub harkens harm when electronics elicit a super surge, and the lake compels clandestine exploration. One minute she's escaping big city banks for her eccentric Aunt May's ...

Welcome to Maple Ridge, where porch lights double as beacons, a beagle named Pudge believes he’s head of security, and a kid named Calvin discovers that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stand still together. When a sneeze-prone baby dragon—Blaze—crash-lands into Calvin’s ordinary life, the trio stumbles into an old mystery: cave carvings that act like instructions, a “consultant” with nets and nice manners, and a town that has to decide what kind of story it wants to live in. With humor, heart, and a dash of DIY science, Calvin, Pudge, and Blaze learn to turn light into...

As a pet bereavement counselor, Maggie Brennan uses a combination of empathy, insight, and humor to help patients cope with the anguish of losing their beloved four-legged friends. Though she has a gift for guiding others through difficult situations, Maggie has major troubles of her own that threaten the success of her counseling practice and her volunteer work with a dog rescue organization.

Albert survived the apocalypse by keeping to himself—until Matilda and her mum came crashing into his life. Now, instead of solitude, he’s stuck with a talkative kid, a stubborn foster mother, and a golden retriever who thinks she runs the show. It’s not the quiet end of the world he had in mind, but it’ll do—more or less. But peace never lasts. When Jenny decides Matilda deserves an education—even if the world has ended—she ropes Albert into a half-baked plan to reach a crumbling coastal town where she once taught. She swears it’s for the books and teaching supplies. Albert...

It's a surprise Christmas wedding! Christmastime is here and due largely to the remarkable efforts of Sondra and Simon, the harrowing threat of the last few months is over. What better way to celebrate than with a lavish wedding? But Sondra insists she wants a courthouse ceremony. Simon isn’t convinced and is determined to make it an extraordinary celebration for the love of his life. Join the O’Brians as they transform the drab wedding into an enchanting winter wonderland, complete with twinkling lights, a Bitsy ring-bearer, and holiday cheer. Don’t forget the champagne and sprinkles...

After several years dreaming of a different lifestyle, we finally hit the road. We set out on our journey from Brighton, England, with our boy, a dog and three horses... fate led us to Paradise...a derelict, dirt floored ruin on the banks of a crystal clear river in the mountains of Portugal. Steve, my husband, and myself, were both enchanted at first sight by the stunning location of the ruin. It was surrounded by trees, and so quiet, just birdsong and the burble of the river. But the ruin had no electricity, running water, or telephone connection. There were no services at all. It would ...

In New Chapter, Chichón is about to graduate college and he’s taking some dramatic steps to ensure he has the best life. He’s so optimistic about his decisions that when he doesn’t get his dream job or even any job in his field, he’s thrown for a loop. This falls on the heels of not being drafted to a soccer team. What will he do now? He doesn't know, but he’s got the support of his friends, and even this man who keeps trying to date him. In Ferocious, Rafael is the top marketer at Frisien, but things are about to change with the entry of a villain or two into his life. He never ...

Not only does Bo look different than all the other dogs, but he has lost his bark and all the dogs in the Kingdom of Dogs are teasing him. One day, Bo decides to go in search of his bark and he finds his bark and his true love all at the same time.

He came to destroy my world. I’m about to flip the script on his. When corporate shark Grant Michaels walks into my bookstore with demolition permits and boardroom arrogance, he expects me to fold. Instead, I eviscerate him in front of my wine-fueled book club and declare war. Big mistake. I’ve built Dog-Eared & Dangerous from nothing—it’s not just my bookstore, it’s my community’s heart. And I’m not letting some devastatingly handsome suit tear it down for luxury condos. But Grant keeps returning with ridiculous excuses, and the electricity between us has nothing to do with ...

One outdoor game under string lights. Three Alphas who won’t look away. And a heat that flares beside the bonfire… I’m Puckridge’s vet, which means I sew up barn cats and hand out dog biscuits at the rink. On Lake Day, I drag a concussed rookie off the ice—and my heat tips right there on the shoreline, sparks flying higher than the fire. The hometown firefighter scoops me into his coat. The rookie follows like a sunbeam, desperate to help. The enemy captain stays when he shouldn’t, gloved hand hovering, voice low: “Tell me if you want this.” I do. Meet the trouble: Rowan ...

One ruined reputation that could tank the team. Three men I’m not supposed to touch. And a PR tour that turns very, very personal… I polish disasters for the Puckridge Lumberjacks. Step one: clean up our enforcer’s viral fight. Step two: keep my hands off the players. Step three: definitely don’t notice the billionaire owner watching me like he’s already decided. Then the analytics coach opens his mouth and proves he’s filthier than the numbers on his tablet. School visits. Charity bake-offs. Photo ops that feel nothing like pretend. A relocation vote threatens everything, and ...

Emily Tate never planned on becoming a supervillain. One minute, she's grieving her sister, the next, she's plotting revenge with a team of superpowered women she met in a wine bar. Totally normal Tuesday night, right? The Wonderful Wons – the city's so-called "heroes" – destroyed everything Emily held dear. They saved millions by redirecting a missile, but forgot to check for casualties when it hit a chemical plant. Emily's sister. Her friends' loved ones. Forty-two people who trusted heroes to protect them. Gone. Now, armed with her new ability to float dramatically (essential for ...

Lost Souls: FOUND! Inspiring Stories About Herding-Breed Dogs is a heartwarming, thought-provoking compilation of more than 50 true stories that address the cruelty of animal neglect and abuse and the joy rescued dogs bring to their new homes. This book is a must-listen for fans of Australian Cattle Dogs (ACDs, aka Blue Heelers and Red Heelers), Border Collies, Collies, Shelties (aka Shetland Sheepdogs) and Corgis!