Try a new book genre based on your favorite dog breed

Posted on | by Ellen Zielinski Whitfield

Even though half of our team members prefer cats, we take National Dog Day pretty seriously around here. To celebrate, we have some recommendations for genres to try based on your favorite pooches. Take a look!

If you’re a fan of hounds, try mysteries. An obvious choice, but a classic one. Some recommendations:

If you’re a fan of bulldogs, try literary fiction. Much like bulldogs, this genre often emphasizes style, character, and theme over plot, and bulldogs are definitely style and design over function. Some recommendations:

If you’re a fan of poodles, try romance. Both are often maligned and undeserving of a sometimes prissy reputation. Loyalty and faithfulness are much more apt descriptions. Some recommendations:

If you’re a fan of greyhounds, try thrillers. Both are fascinating and fast-paced. Some recommendations:

If you’re a fan of beagles, try YA. Both can look young from the outside, and yeah maybe they howl a lot and have a lot of angst, but they both contain hearts of gold. Some recommendations:

If you’re a fan of Chinese Cresteds, try science fiction. These pups are always up for an adventure, and they look like they’re from another planet! Some recommendations:

If you’re a fan of St. Bernards, try epic fantasy. They require a strong disposition for all of the world building, and you’re going to need that little barrel of whiskey, but they’re so worth it. Some recommendations:

If you’re a fan of boxers, try memoirs. Can you imagine the strength it takes to write about your life? Steadfast and true, these two are always a good choice. Some recommendations:

If you’re a fan of golden retrievers, try the classics. There’s a reason the books are on everyone’s shelves and the dogs are in everyone’s hearts. Some recommendations: