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& MORE! Captivating Books for International Dog Day 8 AUGUST 2023 adult novels with dysfunctional families for fans of Succession, YA chilling thrillers and fun road trip stories, kids picture books and so much more! PLUS OUR LISTS OF
RECOMMENDED READS, MOVIES

FOR ADULTS 8 Captivating Books for

International Dog Day

The Genius of Dogs

Your dog is a genius. Drawing research, this guide invites readers dive into the cognitive world explore the secrets of their intelligence.

The Story of Your Dog

Our lives would never be the dogs. This essential guide has you need to know to better understand canine behavior and become a joyful dog.

Dog Is Love

Dogs have a mesmerizing capacity form affectionate bonds with Accessible and heartwarming, must-read for dog lovers.

Being a Dog

In this groundbreaking manual, takes readers on an astonishing uncover the sensory abilities learn more about our own sense

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The Language of Dogs

Woods

Drawing on scientific readers to of dogs and intelligence.

same without has everything understand become the owner of capacity to with humans. heartwarming, this is a manual, the author astonishing journey to of dogs and sense of smell.

Does your dog feel heard? Witty and practical, this book shows how to understand the language of our beloved pets and tailor training to their energy levels.

Bone Appétit

Packed with actionable advice and useful tips, this guide offers around 50 nutritious and super delicious recipes to keep your canine companion healthy and happy.

Doctor Dogs

Dogs have a profound impact on our physical and mental well-being. In this engaging book, the author celebrates the incredible capacities of our four-legged friends.

Integrated Dog Training

What does the integrated dog training involve? This comprehensive guide shares effective tools and exercises to help build a rewarding relationship between you and your pet.

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FOR ADULTS 8

Novels with Dysfunctional Families for Fans of Succession

The Heirs

After the death of their wealthy, Manhattanite father, the five adult of Rupert Falkes are faced with revelation about the man they knew.

The Family Game

In this psychological thriller, a writer meets her fiancé’s intimidating, blood relatives, and a ‘dangerous their own devising begins.

Rich People Problems

The third installation in the Crazy Asians series finds the Shang-Young grappling with the news of matriarch illness (as well as each other).

To the Lighthouse

Virgina Woolf’s classic novel is much like her own – wealthy, dealing with the impacts of the War. Summer scenes on the Isle remind you of the Roy family’s vacation locales.

wealthy, adult sons with a major they thought they a burgeoning intimidating, blue‘dangerous game’ of Crazy Rich Shang-Young family matriarch Su Yi’s

Brideshead Revisited

Written with witty and poetic prose, this classic from Evelyn Waugh follows Charles Ryder as he’s drawn into the mixed-up, affluent world of an aristocratic family by the magnetic Sebastian Flyte.

The Bookshop on the Shore

A more light-hearted take on things, Bookshop centres on single mother Zoe and her move to Scotland – Loch Ness to be exact – to escape the dysfunction of family life in London.

My Sister, the Serial Killer

Those who appreciate a darkly comedic tone will enjoy this story set in Nigeria about an older sister who cleans up after her younger sister in an unexpected way.

The Sweet Remnants of Summer

is about a family British, and the First World Isle of Skye may family’s beautiful

The 14th novel in this prolific author’s Isabel Dalhousie series sees the philosopher of morality embedded in heated family arguments after she joins the Scottish National Portrait Gallery’s advisory committee.

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FOR TEENS

Chilling YA Thrillers for Hot Summer Nights

Blood Heir

After being framed for her father’s Ana teams up with a crime lord the real killer in this pulse-pounding suspenseful fantasy.

You’re Next

A teenage girl with a passion crimes uncovers a conspiracy to solve her ex’s murder. A fast-paced mystery perfect for fans of Nancy

They Wish They Were Us

Jill looks forward to starting the year as part of her school’s most clique, until she learns they may complicit in her best friend’s murder. intriguing story of power and

The Black Queen

Duchess sets out to prove that friend, the town’s first Black homecoming queen, was murdered by her crown, who is white, in this engaging mystery full of twists and social commentary.

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father’s murder, lord to find pulse-pounding and for solving conspiracy while trying fast-paced Nancy Drew. Us the school most popular may have been murder. An and privilege.

Surrender Your Sons

In this chilling page turner, Connor is sent to a conversion therapy camp after coming out to his religious, conservative mother. But something even more sinister is afoot, and the campers must save themselves before it’s too late.

Blood in the Water

When his surfer uncle is found dead on the beach, Zac doesn’t believe it was an accident, but Zac’s investigation could put his own life in danger. A compelling mystery that will keep you guessing.

This Is My America

that her best homecoming rival for the engaging social

Tracy’s father is on death row for a crime he didn’t commit, and now her brother has been charged with murder. To save her family, Tracy begins her own investigation, discovering a legacy of racial injustice. A thought-provoking and compelling novel.

And Then There Were Four

In this action-packed thriller, a group of teens suspect their parents are plotting to kill them.

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FOR TEENS 8

Breezy Road Trip Stories

Open Road Summer by

A cross-country tour with her best friend is the perfect way get over a bad breakup and have free summer—until she meets the opening act.

I Wanna Be Where You by

Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, follows aspiring dancer Chloe some rules and heads down the her annoying neighbour Eli for Let’s

Get Lost

In this moving novel, Leila takes trip to Alaska to see the Northern Hijinks ensue along the way when meets four very different strangers discovers her own truth.

Exactly Where You Need

by Amelia Diane Coombs

Determined to overcome her struggles and see her favourite live, Florie and her best friend embark on one last pre-college Francisco.

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue

her superstar for Reagan to have a dramameets Matt Finch,

Are this novel Chloe as she breaks the coast with for an audition.

takes a road

Northern Lights. when she strangers and

Need to Be

OCD-related favourite podcasters friend Kacey

pre-college trip to San

A witty and fun 18th century road trip! Monty sets off on a Grand Tour of Europe with his best friend (and major crush) Percy, but his reckless behaviour soon has them on the run.

Places We’ve Never Been

A family RV trip is the perfect chance for Norah to reunite with her old best friend Skyler. But why is he being so distant? And will their old friendship turn into something more?

American Road Trip

Brothers Teodoro and Manny are sent by their sister Xochitl on a road trip to visit their past loved ones in this moving story of family and PTSD.

Mosquitoland

In this Odyssey-style tale, Mim travels from Mississippi to Cleveland to visit her sick mother, meeting a cast of eclectic characters along the way.

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FOR KIDS 9

Fun Picture Books to Read on the Beach

Duck & Goose Go to the by

Duck is excited to go on an adventure, Goose is hesitant to leave the what happens when they finally beach.

Jules Vs. the Ocean

Jules is determined to build the most beautiful sandcastle to sister. Splash! The ocean doesn’t cooperating with her.

Sea Rex

You never know what you may beach. Packed with actionable illustrates how to enjoy the sun, water to the fullest.

Bears at the Beach

Building a sandcastle is not an The sand can be too dry or too beautiful illustrations and simple an insightful story about problem-solving teamwork.

This Beach Is Loud!

The little boy is struggling to different sounds, sights, and beach. This book offers a soothing help kids cope with sensory sensitivities.

the Beach

adventure, but the meadow. See finally arrive at the the biggest and impress her doesn’t seem to be

The New Friend

The story follows Pip and Posy as they enjoy fun seaside activities together. Things change when Pip finds a new friend. A sweet story about friendship and loyalty.

Hot Dog

The poor dog is overwhelmed by the summer heat in the city. Is there a way to help him find relief and feel happy again? A heartwarming read not to be missed.

If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don’t!

may find at the actionable tips, this book sun, sand, and

an easy task. too wet. With simple text, this is problem-solving and

Do you think it’s a good idea to bring a huge piano to the beach? This highly entertaining and interactive book shows what will happen if you ever make such a decision.

Hum and Swish

Jamie hums and the waves swish peacefully. What is she making in the sand? I think we’d better not disturb her with our questions and let her focus on her art project.

process the textures at the soothing exercise to sensitivities.

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KIDS Great Kids Movies for Wet and Rainy Days 9

FOR

My Neighbour Totoro

This gorgeously animated Studio Ghibli follows two sisters move to the countryside and local forest spirits.

The Little Mermaid

This classic Disney princess the story of Ariel, a mermaid to be human and to win the human prince.

Luca

A charming tale set on the about a boy who forms an friendship with a sea monster disguised as a human boy.

FernGully

This environmental tale follows magical inhabitants of a rainforest, must work together to save from a pollution monster named

Barbie, the Pearl Princess

Lumina the mermaid journeys

Royal Ball to uncover her destiny kingdom’s Pearl Princess in Barbie story.

feature from sisters who and befriend the princess movie adapts mermaid who longs the heart of a

Lilo & Stitch

A lonely girl living in Hawaii makes friends with a ukelele-playing alien creature in this heartwarming tale of family and connection.

Finding Nemo

When Nemo Nemo gets lost in the sea near Sydney, his anxious father sets out to find him with the help of a funny new friend. Hopefully it’s not too late!

Italian Riviera unlikely monster who is follows the rainforest, who save their home named Hexxus. Princess journeys to the destiny as the in this colourful

Song of the Sea

Based on Irish folklore, this story follows Saoirse and Ben as they set out on a journey to find the truth about their mother and her connection to the sea.

Dolphin Tale

A boy helps build a new tail for an injured dolphin in this heartwarming story of friendship and disability (based on a true story!).

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