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There are so many books about dogs that a dog-loving reader could spend years engrossed in them. Here are the ones you won鈥檛 want to miss and some worth trying. Such a short list is bound to omit someone鈥檚 favorite. What are some of the books you would recommend to other dog lovers?

Classics for Dog Lovers of All Ages

There are many wonderful听children鈥檚 books听that are great for dog lovers of all ages 鈥� you鈥檙e never too old for a classic!

, Jack London

Following on the success of 鈥淐all of the Wild,鈥� Jack London wrote this book as a companion piece. It鈥檚 almost the reverse story of its predecessor, following the part dog-part wolf from the wild through the cruelty of humans and finally, to the healing power of human kindness. Although often considered a book for kids, 鈥淲hite Fang鈥� has a depth and scope all readers can appreciate.

, Eric Knight

You鈥檝e seen the movies and TV shows, but perhaps it鈥檚 time to give the book another read. Originally published in 1940, this story of the Collie that does everything she can to reunite with her beloved human never gets old. Readers discover the book when young and return to it again and again, often sharing it with their own children and grandchildren.

Currently available only on Kindle, it鈥檚 worth the download to read stories from the master. The author who brought us 鈥淟ad: A Dog鈥� wrote other classic dog stories and there are seven of them in the collection. His abiding love and knowledge of听Collies come from his real-life experience as the owner of Sunnybank Kennels, which is now Terhune Memorial Park, in Wayne, New Jersey

, by Norton Juster, with illustrations by Jules Feiffer

One can debate whether this is a kids鈥� book or for adults, but it would be far better to pick up a copy and get lost in the fantasy adventures of Milo and Tock, a dog is who is literally a watch-dog. The wondrous illustrations and witty wordplay have been entertaining kids from ages eight to 80 since the book was first published in 1961.

Adult Fiction for Dog Lovers

Once you鈥檝e visited 鈥� or revisited 鈥� the classics, why not try some contemporary fiction for dog lovers? Some of these are hilarious, some heart wrenching, and some both.

, Garth Stein

Told by Enzo, a pup with deep thoughts and insight, this 2008 novel tells the story of a racecar driver and his shotgun-riding canine. It鈥檚 got it all: humor, drama, beautiful prose, and some tears.

, David Wroblewski

This 2008 debut novel is more than a mystery and legal thriller, it鈥檚 also a coming of age story about a mute boy and the (fictional) breed of dog his family raises. Kirkus Reviews calls it, 鈥樷�淎 stately, wonderfully written debut novel 鈥� a boon for dog lovers, and for fans of storytelling that eschews flash. 鈥�

, Meg Rosoff

When everything goes wrong for Jonathan, including an awful job, a sketchy apartment, and a girlfriend who leaves him, his life is changed for the better when he dog sits for his brother鈥檚 Border Collie and Cocker Spaniel. Critics call it hilarious, screwball, smart, and lovable.

, Steven Rowley

This is an enormously creative and heart-breaking novel about the truest of true love, between a man and his dog. Steven Rowley wrote this book to express his own grief at the loss of his dog and readers call it 鈥済ut-wrenching鈥� and 鈥渁mazing.鈥� The Washington Post says it鈥檚, 鈥渢his ultimately breathtaking novel was a very profound experience鈥︹��

, Paul Auster

A man and a dog on a road trip鈥攁 classic setup in fiction and non-fiction. In the hands of Paul Auster, an author known for his highly literate and unconventional fiction, the quest undertaken by Mr. Bones and his human is both funny and tragic. Mr. Bones is a compelling narrator of what a reader describes as 鈥渁 charming novel by an unpredictable author.鈥�

听Matthew Inman

Even if you haven鈥檛 seen The Oatmeal (aka Matthew Inman) on social media, you鈥檒l love his volume of dog-centric comics that muse on important issues like why does your dog chase animals three times his size and what鈥檚 so great about rolling in horse poop? With around four million Facebook fans and raves from critics, The Oatmeal鈥檚 new book is sure-fire entertainment for dog lovers.

Adult Non-fiction for Dog Lovers

Sometimes our real-life experiences with dogs are stranger, funnier, and more enriching than fiction, as these books prove.

, Martha White

E.B. White is best known for his children鈥檚 books, especially 鈥淐harlotte鈥檚 Web鈥� and 鈥淪tuart Little.鈥� But he also wrote about what he loved best鈥攈is dogs. Now White鈥檚 granddaughter has compiled his New Yorker essays and other writings about dogs into a witty collection that showcases both his love of dogs, and his masterful writing.

, Matthew Gilbert

Owning a dog, especially for the first time, can lead to odd behavior changes, and nothing is much odder than hanging out in an open space with total strangers and their assorted dogs. Gilbert, a TV critic for the Boston Globe, chronicles his first year as a dog owner and dog park habitu茅. Humor, compassion, eccentricities, and companionship (both human and canine) are all described with wit and charm.

, J.R. Ackerley

Some come to love late in life, as did the British man of letters, J.R. Ackerley, when he rescued Queenie, a German Shepherd. Ackerley wrote this loving tribute to his 鈥渋deal friend鈥� and her eccentricities and blatant misbehavior. The New Yorker called it 鈥渙ne of the bona-fide dog-lit classics,鈥� and a reader comments that, 鈥淩eading between the lines a bit, for he isn鈥檛 in the least objective, nor tries to be, she was a holy terror. Thus his devotion to her is all the more touching.鈥�

, John Steinbeck

Known as a renowned author of American fiction, in this memoir Steinbeck tells a classic road story of his travels across the country with his French Poodle, Charley. From coast to coast, Steinbeck discovers America in the tumultuous 1960鈥檚, learns much about himself, and that a dog is the best possible travel companion. Critics called the book 鈥渆vocative,鈥� 鈥減rofound,鈥� 鈥渟ympathetic,鈥� and 鈥減ure delight.鈥� If you only know Steinbeck鈥檚 fiction, you鈥檙e in for a treat.

听,听Dean R. Koontz

Many are familiar with this best-selling author鈥檚 suspense novels, but Koontz gives us something completely different with his loving tribute to Golden Retriever Trixie, a retired service dog he and his wife adopted. She changed their lives with her joy and intelligence, inspiring the author to write his first non-fiction book, expressing the transformative nature of the relationship between a human and his dog.

, Larry Levin

What happens when an abused and battle-scarred (literally) dog finds the family that can really love him? This is the story of Oogie, rescued by Larry Levin, his wife, and twin sons. Oogie had been used as a bait dog and left to die when he was brought to an animal shelter in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. For Levin and his sons, it was love at first sight and this story is redemptive, warm, and, be warned, a tear-jerker.

More Books for Children Who Love Dogs

Here are a few more books to add to your kids鈥� reading experience.

, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Including the original 鈥淪hiloh,鈥� the collection includes four stories about the dog and boy who save each other. Amazon calls it 鈥淟assie for a new generation,鈥� and 鈥淪hiloh is鈥� indeed a classic for young readers.

, Patricia MacLachlan

This Newberry Prize-winning author, who wrote 鈥淪ara, Plain and Tall,鈥� tells the story of a dog raised in the woods by a poet, who, because 鈥渙nly poets and children鈥� can understand when dogs talk, is able to rescue two lost children in a storm. Narrated by Teddy the dog, there鈥檚 a strong human-canine bond to restore our faith in goodness and hope. The School Library Journal wrote, 鈥渢hough this contemplative fantasy explores grief, it is also about overcoming loss and is resolved in a way that will comfort sensitive readers.鈥�

, Judith Viorst

Take one stubborn, enterprising little girl, three dogs and combine well. You get a funny, attitude-filled story full of mishaps and wisecracks. Written by master storyteller Judith Viorst, this is the perfect chapter books for young readers. It鈥檚 further enlivened with entertaining illustrations by Lane Smith.

, John Himmelman

For dog lovers too young to read yet, this picture book about a grumpy old man (like Ed Asner in 鈥淯p,鈥�) and the dog that just happens to float on the ceiling, will be a delight. School Library Journal writes that it 鈥渨ill beguile young audiences,鈥� and readers and their kids seem to agree.

Happy reading!