Dog Days

Discover the moving, life-affirming book club read about new beginnings and finding friendship in unexpected places; the perfect gift for dog lovers from the author of Goodbye Birdie Greenwing 'The perfect mix of humour and heartache' Good Housekeeping 'A charming, surprising and moving story' Clare Chambers, bestselling author of Small Pleasures 'Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove and Eleanor Oliphant...laugh out loud funny and immensely moving' AJ Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird _______________________________________________ George is angry at the world. His wife has died and now all he wants to do is sit in his underpants and shout at the cricket. The last thing he needs is his cake-baking neighbour Betty trying to rescue him. And then there's the dog, a dachshund puppy called Poppy. George doesn't want a dog - he wants a fight. Dan is a counsellor with OCD who is great at helping other people - if only he were better at helping himself. His most meaningful relationship so far is with his labrador Fitz. But then comes a therapy session that will change his life. Lizzie is living in a women's refuge with her son Lenny. Her body is covered in scars and she has shut herself off from everyone around her. But when she is forced to walk the refuge's fat terrier, Maud, a new life beckons - if she can keep her secret just a while longer... Dog Days is a novel about those small but life-changing moments that only come when we pause to let the light in. It is about three people learning to make connections and find joy and comfort in living life off the leash. __________________________________________________ Praise for Dog Days: 'Uplifting, full of charm and warmth' Emma Stonex, bestselling author of The Lamplighters 'If you read one book this year, make sure it's this one' 5-star reader review 'A soulful, lyrical tale... a treat.' Beth Morrey, bestselling author of Saving Missy 'Tender, humorous and hopeful' Lissa Evans, author of Small Bomb at Dimperley 'A book with a big heart' 5-star reader review 'Dog Days had me feeling all the emotions, it broke my heart and gently pieced it back together.' 5-star reader review 'Wonderful journey of three complicated characters and the dogs that saw them through their individual journeys' 5-star reader review 'A joy to read from start to finish.' 5-star reader review 'Perfectly shows the true healing power of dogs, and how we are so lucky to have them around us' 5-star reader review