Yoon's short book is set in and after a war and is told from the cool, observant perspective of a dog. The spare, restrained writing allows for powerful revelations about friendship, vulnerability, trauma, and the pull toward home in this unforgettable story. ...I wondered if there might come a time when I would lose the memory of that day--the clarity and the stillness of it--and how I would feel about that. How I would feel if one day I stopped carrying certain things in my

This bighearted novel holds a mystery, but its main focus is neurodivergent main protagonist Denny and his dogged persistence, ambitious acts, decisiveness, wisdom, and loving kindness as he gets into increasing trouble, touches lives, faces loss, and establishes just who he is and wants to be. “I guess that’s just how life works. Some days it’s like a fast-moving TV show and some days it’s not, and when things go sideways—like they usually do for me—you might find yourself

Dogland explores what makes a show dog "best" and what happens behind the scenes of dog shows in this intriguing, good-natured, and...