The Best Dog in the World, Alice Hoffman
The Best Dog in the World, Alice Hoffman
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The Best Dog in the World
Essays on Love

Bestseller

Author: Alice Hoffman

Narrator: Karen Gundersen, Max Meyers

Unabridged: 4 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/10/2026


Synopsis

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

Fourteen beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay collection edited by New York Times bestselling author and lifelong dog lover Alice Hoffman.

Anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to share their life with a dog knows the experience is both profound and transformative. Here, in this charming collection of essays, fourteen celebrated authors share unforgettable tales of the dogs who left their pawprints on their hearts.

With contributions from Isabel Allende, Chris Bohjalian, Bonnie Garmus, Roxane Gay, Emily Henry, Ann Leary, Tova Mirvis, Jodi Picoult, Elizabeth Strout, Amy Tan, Adriana Trigiani, Nick Trout, Paul Yoon, and Laura Zigman, The Best Dog in the World captures the full range of the canine-human connection, from the joy of welcoming a new puppy to the heartache of saying goodbye to a beloved friend.

A love letter to the loyal companions who enrich our lives and teach us about empathy, joy, and unconditional love, this anthology is the perfect gift for dog lovers everywhere, offering a blend of laughter, tears, and inspiration that will resonate with anyone who has been fur-ever touched by the love of a dog.

About Alice Hoffman

Alice Hoffman is the author of thirty works of fiction, including Practical Magic, The Dovekeepers, Magic Lessons, and The Book of Magic. Visit her website: AliceHoffman.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosh on March 17, 2026

In a Nutshell: A collection of essays by various authors about some best dogs in the world. Given the reputation of the contributing authors, it’s not surprising that this is one well-written collection. A love letter to dogs and a must-read for all dog owners and dog lovers. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~......more

Goodreads review by Kelsey on March 10, 2026

Happy publication day!! How many tears will you cry while reading this book? Let's just say keep your tissues handy and your pet close by to help you through some of these beautiful stories. I never want to talk to people that don't believe that animals are the best things on this planet... and as a......more

Goodreads review by Jonetta on March 13, 2026

the setup… Alice Hoffman has assembled a collection of stories by fourteen wonderful writers who are kind enough to share their dog companion experiences and celebrate their lives at the same time. Each story bears the name of their beloved pooch. The contributors: Isabel Allende, Chris Bohjalian, Bo......more

Goodreads review by Meredith on December 15, 2025

If you, like me, have ever loved a dog before, then this book is for you. It’s heartbreaking and heartwarming. You will sob one chapter and laugh out loud the next. You will feel so deeply the joy, the grief, and the purest love that these fourteen authors share with us. Nothing compares to the bond......more

Goodreads review by Literary on November 22, 2025

A wonderful collection full of heart and tears. Had to read with a Kleenex box by my side. If ever you have loved a dog, this book is for you!......more