"Outside of a dog, a book is man''s best friend. Inside of a dog, it''s too dark to read." - Groucho Marx Dogs are our constant companions: from Just William''s Jumble and the Famous Five''s Timmy, to Mr Rochester''s Pilot and the faithful Argos of Homer''s Odyssey, we have all grown up with a dog - whether real or fictional. Rediscover the joy of childhood friends and much-loved pets with this selection of quotes, passages and poems celebrating some of the most memorable and best-loved dogs in literature. A must-have for all dog-lovers and book lovers, this inspirational collection is the perfect gift for canine connoisseurs to treasure all year long. Also available in the series: A Literary Cat for Every Day of the Year

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Tara Richardson is a writer and editor based in south London, where she lives with her partner and about forty houseplants. She writes (and edits) books on well-being, gardening, food and drink, and all the other little things that make life a bit shinier.

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A literary treasure trove that brings together quotes and passages from beloved classic stories and poems, for dog-lovers everywhere.

"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read." - Groucho Marx

Dogs are our constant companions: from Just William's Jumble and the Famous Five's Timmy, to Mr Rochester's Pilot and the faithful Argos of Homer's Odyssey, we have all grown up with a dog - whether real or fictional. Rediscover the joy of childhood friends and much-loved pets with this selection of quotes, passages and poems celebrating some of the most memorable and best-loved dogs in literature.

A must-have for all dog-lovers and book lovers, this inspirational collection is the perfect gift for canine connoisseurs to treasure all year long.

Also available in the series: A Literary Cat for Every Day of the Year