The Book of Dog: An Anthology Celebrating Our Beloved Best Friends

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THE BOOK OF DOG
An Anthology Celebrating Our Beloved Best Friends

Edited by Hemali Sodhi

A must-read for everyone who cherishes dogs
and the perfect gift for a dog-lover friend

HB | Non-fiction | 332 pp | Rs 699

With forty-five original pieces by some of India’s leading writers, outstanding new voices and individuals who have dedicated their lives to animal welfare, the book is a testament to how deeply dogs touch us.

The Book of Dog is a project to which the editor and all the authors have contributed for free. All royalties will go to registered animal welfare charities.

Releasing 17 January 2022 | Order Now: bit.ly/BookOfDog

ABOUT THE BOOK

There’s nothing quite like the incredible relationship between a human and a dog. From the moment we lay eyes on an adorable puppy or a wonderful adult dog who becomes part of our life journey, we share innumerable moments of pure joy with our furry best friends.

With forty-five original pieces by some of India’s leading writers, outstanding new voices and individuals who have dedicated their lives to animal welfare, The Book of Dog is a testament to how deeply dogs touch us, to the special bond we have with them and the unique place they hold in our hearts and our lives. Through a series of unforgettable real-life stories—funny, poignant, warm and joyous—the authors celebrate the remarkable dogs they have known and loved.

This book is a must-read for everyone who cherishes dogs and the perfect gift for a dog-lover friend. It will engross and delight readers of all ages as they go through one memorable story after another.

LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

Aanchal Malhotra, Abhishek Joshi, Amitava Kumar, Ananya Vajpeyi, Anindita Ghose, Anita Nair, Anuja Chauhan, Arunava Sinha, Ashok Ferrey, Ashwin Sanghi, Atul Sarin, Bulbul Sharma, Cyrus Broacha, Devdutt Pattanaik, Divya Dugar, Fiona Fernandez, Geetan Batra, Gillian Wright, Gulzar, Jai Arjun Singh, Jerry Pinto, Keshava Guha, Mahesh Rao, Maneka Gandhi, Manjula Narayan, Manu Bhattathiri, Mark Tully, Meenakshi Alimchandani, Naomi Barton, Nilanjana S. Roy, Orijit Sen, Paro Anand, Prerna Singh Bindra, Rajdeep Sardesai, Ruskin Bond, Sarnath Banerjee, Shobhaa De, Shrutkeerti Khurana, Sian Morton, Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi, Sooni Taraporevala, Sumita Mehta, Tandrali Kuli, Tishani Doshi, Vikas Khanna

ABOUT THE EDITOR

HEMALI SODHI is the founder of A Suitable Agency, which represents writers and advises on corporate communications and brand strategy. She is also the head of communications at the Centre for Policy Research, a leading think tank based in Delhi, and consults with the New India Foundation.

A dog person and a pet parent, Hemali supports several animal welfare organizations. She is passionate about books and travel, and describes her best days as those spent in the company of dogs. She lives in Gurgaon with her husband, and three of the best dogs on the planet.

Hemali can be reached at sodhi.hemali@gmail.com.

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Hemali Sodhi, Editor, says, “Of the many different relationships and loves we experience, the bonds we have with our canine companions are perhaps the purest. The Book of Dog celebrates and pays tribute to the innumerable ways in which these amazing beings enrich our lives. It takes a village – and I’m deeply indebted to the wonderful contributors who have so generously invited us into their world by sharing with us the most personal and heartfelt stories of their beloved dogs. They have made this anthology incredibly special, full of unexpected moments as well as familiar delights – much like the extraordinary experience of sharing your life with a dog.”

Udayan Mitra, Executive Publisher, HarperCollins India, says, “Somehow, when I think back to a fun, happy moment – from yesterday or from long ago – that brings a smile to my lips, it almost invariably seems to involve a dog. That’s one of the things that is special about dogs – they make the time spent with them so memorable. The Book of Dog is full of many such precious moments and memories – real-life incidents recounted in their inimitable way by some wonderful writers who are also dog-lovers. It’s a book that’s a real joy to read – whether you choose to dip into it at random or read it from cover to cover. We at HarperCollins are delighted to bring this very special book to our readers; I can’t wait for you to meet all the fabulous dogs that appear in these pages – perhaps as you sit in the winter sun, with your own furry friend snoozing by your side.”

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For reviews, excerpts, interviews and more information, please contact Shivendra Singh at
shivendra.singh@harpercollins.co.in