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If you liked Fifteen Dogs, here are the top 100 books to read next:
- #1
Save:Not as cohesive or magical as Watership Down, but a thought-provoking, sometimes harrowing, and ultimately moving journey - if you can handle the emotional weight.
“I think it’s packing in, chief,” he said. “Oh, no, wait a jiffy.” He paused, drew back the cuff of his white coat to avoid another, though weak, splash and then bent over the water once more. “No, I... - #2
Save:A tearjerker with a big heart - ideal for anyone who loves dogs and believes in the special connection between pets and people.
Though my vision had resolved itself only to the point where I could distinguish fuzzy forms in the light, I knew that the large and beautiful shape with the long wonderful tongue was my mother. I had... - #3
Save:A warm, bittersweet story best enjoyed by dog lovers and the soft-hearted, with poignant insights and a few over-the-top moments. Keep tissues handy - Enzo’s journey tugs at the heartstrings.
Gestures are all that I have; sometimes they must be grand in nature. And while I occasionally step over the line and into the world of the melodramatic, it is what I must do in order to communicate c... - #4
Save:A unique and memorable quest about bravery and belonging, told entirely from a cat's perspective. A must for animal fantasy fans and a treat for anyone who loves cats, but less likely to charm those uninterested in feline folklore or fantasy worlds.
The Hour of Unfolding Dark had begun, and the rooftop where Tailchaser lay was smothered in shadow. He was deep in a dream of leaping and flying when he felt an unusual tingling in his whiskers. Fritt... - #5
Save:A gorgeously weird dystopian fable that mixes bee-science with high-stakes drama - unlike anything you've read before. It will make you see bees, and maybe the world, differently. Try it if you’re up for something totally unique!
THE CELL SQUEEZED HER, AND THE AIR WAS HOT AND fetid. All the joints of her body burned from her frantic twisting against the walls. Her head was pressed into her chest and her legs shot with cramps,... - #6
Save:A fresh, funny, and heartwarming detective romp that shines thanks to Chet the dog's charming narration; perfect for dog lovers and those seeking a lighthearted mystery with plenty of personality.
I could smell him—or rather the booze on his breath—before he even opened the door, but my sense of smell is pretty good, probably better than yours. The key scratched against the lock, finally found... - #7
Save:A boldly original, funny, and oddly touching post-apocalyptic romp seen through a crow’s eyes - come for the talking animals, stay for the big feels. If you’re looking for something different, give it a go!
I should have known something was dangerously wrong long before I did. How do you miss something so critical? There were signs, signs that were slow as sap, that amber lava that swallows up a disease-... - #8
Save:A beautifully unique, wistfully magical tale of loyalty, identity, and cosmic justice - all seen through a dog's eyes. If you want a story that tugs at your heart and leaves you thinking, Dogsbody is a hidden classic worth reading (and rereading).
The Dog Star stood beneath the Judgment Seats and raged. The green light of his fury fired the assembled faces viridian. It lit the underside of the rooftrees and turned their moist blue fruit to emer... - #9
Save:Duncton Wood is ambitious, dark, and memorable - an adult animal fantasy classic for those adventurous enough to dig into its dense, sometimes challenging burrow.
It is a true story drawn from many sources, and the fact that it can be told at all is as great a miracle as the history it relates. But without one other mole, Blessed Boswell of Uffington, Bracken a... - #10
Save:A beautifully written, emotionally resonant animal fantasy - think "Watership Down" with deer. Highly recommended for young readers, animal fantasy fans, and those who enjoy epic tales with heart.
A lone red deer was grazing across the glen swaying through the deep tangle of heather which covered the hillside. The stag’s coat glinted russet and gold in the dying sunlight slanting down the valle...
