The Best Dog in the World : Essays on Love by Emily Henry, Bonnie Garmus, Elizabeth Strout, Isabel Allende and others

Author: Alice Hoffman

Literary essays

Published on 5 November 2026 by Simon & Schuster Ltd (Scribner UK) in the United Kingdom

Hardback | 240 pages, B-w line illustraionss throughout
216 x 135 | 0g

Fourteen celebrated authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay collection edited by Alice HoffmanFeaturing 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 ZigmanAnyone 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 writers share unforgettable tales of the dogs who left their pawprints on their hearts.

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.