The Shake

The Shake is a list of recent or upcoming books on, about or involving dogs. From visual treats to laugh-our-loud anecdotes, to inspiring stories to tear-jerkers, catch these titles to gain a new appreciation of the bond between dogs and humans. All titles are available from Amazon.com. Photo courtesy of Eric Juttner

1. Walking in Circles Before Lying Down: A Novel by Merrill Markoe
2. For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend by Patricia McConnell (to be released August 29)
3. Katz on Dogs: A Commonsense Guide to Training and Living with Dogs by Jon Katz (new release out September 26)
4. Shelter Dogs by Traer Scott (to be released September 30)
5. A Three Dog Life by Abigail Thomas (to be released September 5)
6. Best in Show: The Dog in Art from the Renaissance to Today by Peter Bowron, Carolyn Rose Rebbert, Robert Rosenblum, and William Secord
7. A Dog's Guide to Life: Lessons from "Moose" by Jack Cotton and Deb Hoeffner
8. Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog by John Grogan
9. From Baghdad, With Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava by Jay Kopelman, Melinda Roth
10. Pup Parenting: A Guide to Raising a Happy, Well-Trained Dog by Lynn Lott, Jane Nelsen and Therry Jay
11. Shaggy Dogs Story by Ron Finley
12. My Smart Puppy (TM): Fun, Effective, and Easy Puppy Training by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson (to be released October 16)
13. Why Do Dogs Drink Out of the Toilet?: 101 of the Most Perplexing Questions Answered About Canine Conundrums, Medical Mysteries and Befuddling Behaviors by Marty Becker, Gina Spadafori
14. Whole Pet Diet: Eight Weeks to Great Health for Dogs And Cats by Andi Brown
15. You Had Me at Bow Wow: A Book of Dog Cartoons by New Yorker Cartoonist Jack Zeigler (to be released September 1)