I have to say, I am starting slow with my reading this summer, but I started with one that I've been looking forward to for some time: Marley: A Dog Like No Other. It's the true story of the author and his wife (and eventually their children) as they raise and live with probably the worst dog ever! But sometimes the worst dog ever can be the best dog too. Marley is enormous, doesn't take to training well, is terrified of thunder storms (and chews everything in sight when they strike), greets people by tackling them, and in general, slobbers over everything. They story is hilarious and bittersweet, and I loved it all the more, because I have a Marley at home--his name is Xander and he is a similarly ill-trained, misbehaved, and much-beloved dog. Marley: A Dog Like No Other is a quick read! Highly recommended.
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