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I’ve had dogs in my life ever since I was born. 26 years and there has always been a pup around dolling out kisses and begging for belly rubs. I honestly really couldn’t picture my life without a furry little friend by my side.

When my Princess was dying (the dog I’ve had since almost as far back as I can remember), I got Edie. Not because I was trying to replace Princess, because that’s just not possible, but because I wanted her to show the new pup the ropes and so she could meet who would be taking care of me after she was gone.

Since then Edie has been my guardian and best friend. She’s always on the lookout, is terribly sad when I leave, ecstatic to see me when I return, a complete and total brat, but always knows when I need some puppy love. She’s my little shadow and I’m pretty much always tripping over her. Pretty much the exact same way that Princess use to be. She did good showing the new pup how to be.

So when Allie Larkin (bloggy friend!) asked if I wanted to check out her book STAY, I couldn’t say no. Like me, Allie loves her pups to death and in her book, one of the main characters is a big, huge Slovakian dog named Joe. Savannah met Joe after he was accidentally ordered online after an alcohol fueled Rin Tin Tin marathon.

(hi, I could totally see myself doing that. Thank goodness, one bossy pup is all I can handle solo)

And well, Joe turned out to be just what Van needed.

I don’t want to give it all away because I really would love if you all picked up STAY for yourselves. I promise, it won’t disappoint. I laughed. I cried. I really read the whole thing one afternoon while laying out getting a tan. It’s a witty, fabulous novel with characters – both human and canine – that you will fall in love with. The relationship between a girl and her dog is a special one and STAY kind of hits it on the head.

Friday evening I’ll be hanging out with Allie at her reading and signing in Oak Brook. If you’re in Chicago, come by and say hi.

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I REALLY want to read Stay but it’s not at any of the bookstores here in my city *sad panda face* I may have to order it online.

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I loved, loved, LOVED that book. Just finished it the other day. Had a hard time on what to read next!

Thanks for the recommendation!

I LOVE YOUR CHUCKS.

You’re the second dog person I know to recommend this book. I’ll read it, eventually. My heart is still broken over the loss of my German Shepherd mix, Trinka Deu, this past May. I’m afraid to read any book that involves a dog that might be sad. I recently tried to read The Art of Racing in the Rain and bawled so much I couldn’t see.

Sigh. You know how much I love dog stories and hearing about Edie. Petey really healed my heart after losing Zoe. Anyway, I’ll be sure to pick up this book. Thanks for the rec!

my dog mookie is my baby. i’m about 2 fake tans away from carrying her around in my purse a la paris hilton. i know i’ll love this book. i’ll go out to find a copy tomorrow!

I’m so excited for the event tomorrow night!

I, too, have always had dogs in my life. My brother got a cairn terrier that looked JUST like Toto (The Wizard of Oz) just before I was born, and that dog worshipped me. He slept under my crib at night – his name was Nugget, as in he cost as much as a gold nugget. Then I had a golden retriever and we moved on to black labs. When Rascal, our black lab, died during my junior year of high school, I was heart broken. Now I have our siberian husky and our miniature dachshund and they are seriously like my children. There is something about dogs and how they live to please their owners and how they feel our emotions and unconditionally love us. Edie is so beautiful and I love that you two have so much fun together.

Sorry for the novel of a comment – I just adore dogs and appreciate it when someone points out their amazing qualities!

My Miniature Schnauzer Angel truly was my guardian angel. I got her as a gift when I was going a horrible time in my life. I can’t imagine what would of happened if I didn’t have her. My husband and I got our Sheltie Darius to fight off the baby urge. That lasted about a year. But he was the best thing ever, especially since our daughter is HIS baby. He herds her and plays with her and lets her do whatever she wants to him. The best dog ever.

These two fur babies are our babies. They are members of the family. That hasn’t changed and won’t ever change.

Aw, man! I wish I could meet up with you guys tonight, but alas I cannot. Please tell your friend (and Joe) congratulations on the book. I look forward to picking it up soon.

I think I need to read this book. What breed is Edie? She’s adorable and she looks like a perfect size. Hubby and I are planning on getting a dog this fall so we’re trying to do a little ‘research’ and I’ve been harassing every dog owner I see with a million questions

The book sounds great. I’ll be sure to put it on my list of To-Reads. Thanks for the review!

I haven’t picked up the book yet but it is definitely on my must read list.

And doggies rock! I love my little furballs.

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