Discover the amazing list of books about animals that will be celebrated at Bark! Fest in September 2024.
By Zazie Todd, PhD
Bark! Fest is just around the corner and we will be celebrating some amazing books about dogs, cats, and other animals. Get ready to cuddle on the couch with your pet while you listen to some of your favourite authors talk about their books. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win books and to ask questions of the authors.
I’m delighted to unveil the list of books that will be featured at Bark! Fest. If you love animals and love reading, you are really going to love this event!
What is Bark! Fest?
Bark! Fest is the book festival for animal lovers.
23 authors will be in conversation about their books over a series of 11 events that take place online in September. The conversations will be chaired by myself (Zazie Todd) and Kristi Benson, my co-host on The Pawsitive Post in Conversation podcast.
People who love dogs and/or cats will especially enjoy the sessions at Bark! Fest. As you can see, there are some incredible books included in the festival. Between them these books are beautiful, funny, sad, stunning, thoughtful, witty, and all very much loved by readers. They tell incredible stories and share important information about dogs, cats, and other animals.
The schedule of events will be released soon, so check back regularly over the coming days to sign up to attend, or sign up to my email list to be notified when registration opens. You need to register for each event separately.
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Attendees at the live events will have the chance to win copies of some of the books, including of my upcoming book Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog. As well, there will be time for questions from the audience, so bring your burning questions about the books.
A recording will be available for each event. It will be sent out 72 hours after the live event ends.
The book list for Bark! Fest
In alphabetical order by author, these are the featured titles. We would love for you to support your local independent bookstore when getting the books.
Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter by E.B. Bartels, published by Mariner Books.
Dogs Demystified: An A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine by Marc Bekoff PhD, published by New World Library.
The Emotional Lives of Animals (revised): A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy—and Why They Matter by Marc Bekoff PhD, published by New World Library.
For the Love of Dog: The Ultimate Relationship Guide—Observations, Lessons, and Wisdom to Better Understand Our Canine Companions by Pilley Bianchi, illustrated by Calum Heath, published by Princeton Architectural Press.
Sacred Sendoffs: An Animal Chaplain’s Advice for Surviving Animal Loss, Making Life Meaningful, and Healing the Planet by Rev. Sarah A. Bowen, published by Monkfish Book Publishing.
P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna by Sarah Chauncey, illustrated by Francis Tremblay, published by Sounds True.
Kitty Language: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Your Cat by Lili Chin, published by Ten Speed Press.
Play With Your Cat! The Essential Guide to Interactive Play for a Happier, Healthier Feline by Mikel Delgado PhD, published by TarcherPerigee.
I Am Bunny: How a “Talking” Dog Taught Me Everything I Need to Know About Being Human by Alexis Devine, published by William Morrow.
The Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs by Jean Donaldson, published by Dogwise Publishing.
The Other Family Doctor: A Veterinarian Explores What Animals Can Teach Us About Love, Life, and Mortality by Karen Fine DVM, published by Anchor.
the book your cat wishes you would read: the must-have guide for cat lovers by Lucy Hoile, published by Orion Spring.
The Dog Sitter Detective Takes the Lead: The Tail-Wagging Cozy Crime Series by Antony Johnston, published by Allison & Busby.
Claw This Journal: An Activity Book for Cats and Their Humans by Sassafras Lowrey, published by TMA Press.
The Education of Will: Healing a Dog, Facing My Fears, Reclaiming My Life by Patricia B. McConnell, published by Atria Books.
Puppy Brain: How Our Dogs Learn, Think, and Love by Kerry Nichols, published by Celadon Books.
Poppy in the Wild: A Lost Dog, Fifteen Hundred Acres of Wilderness, and the Dogged Determination that Brought Her Home by Teresa J. Rhyne, published by Pegasus Books.
Gallows Wood: A Dark and Compelling Crime Thriller by Louisa Scarr, published by Canelo.
Eleven Huskies: A Dr. Bannerman Vet Mystery by Philipp Schott DVM, published by ECW Press.
Tender Paws: How Science-Based Parenting Can Transform Our Relationship with Dogs by Wendy Lyons Sunshine, published by Health Communications Inc.
Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog by Zazie Todd PhD, published by Greystone Books.
What the Dog Knows: Scent, Science, and the Amazing Ways Dogs Perceive the World by Cat Warren, published by Touchstone.
Alfie the Christmas Cat (Alfie series, Book 7) by Rachel Wells, published by Avon.
The Happy Dog Owner: Finding Health and Happiness with the Help of Your Dog by Carri Westgarth PhD, published by Welbeck Publishing.
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