Cost up your Kindle or Kobo, log into your Libby, or schedule time to go to your native bookstore! It’s summer time studying season! I’ve had the pleasure of studying by way of a dozen or so new releases kindly offered to me by their publishers. These are the 7 finest animal books: Summer season 2026 version.
A disclaimer: Not all books are for all readers. I chosen a big selection in an effort to hopefully discover one which sounds good to you. I additionally included two hyperlinks to search out these titles on-line, however I at all times recommend visiting your native bookstore first, particularly for the books which might be pre-orders! Store native the place doable!
Let’s get began, we could?
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Ulysses S. Cat and Different Animals I Have Identified by Scott Simon
Yep, that Scott Simon, and in case you’re an NPR listener, I promise one can find your self studying this e book together with his voice in your head.
This narrative is a memoir of kinds. We find out about Scott, his household, and his work by way of the animals who’ve entered and exited his life. It’s advised briefly bursts. A lot of the chapters are micro-essays, operating just a few pages and typically solely a paragraph. This makes it simple to dip out and in, however it doesn’t reduce the emotional resonance or the connection you’ll really feel to somebody who loves animals as a lot as he clearly does. Though on the floor the tales are centered across the animals, it’s additionally an examination of Scott’s household life and his skilled life. The Sarajevo essays are notably poignant.
Who is that this for? Heartfelt, typically joyful and typically unhappy, these essays are a must-read for anybody who loves their animals with a facet of caprice. Mother and father, particularly adoptive dad and mom like me: Come to this e book with a number of tissues tucked in your pocket.
Obtainable on Bookshop.org and Amazon.
Poking the Squid by Perrin Roosevelt Eire
This e book. The place do I start? As you probably know by now, I’m a HUGE animal habits nerd. That is my favourite e book within the bunch.
Graphic nonfiction is such an underappreciated style, in my view. This one, particularly, shines. It’s full of an unimaginable depth of details about the biodiversity of how animals kind relationships, mate, and extra. I by no means knew how I’d turn into in albatross or prairie voles, amongst many others. Poking the Squid delivers a pleasant, quirky, and illuminating take a look at animal variety by way of vivid comics and deeply-researched particulars. (I reviewed the ARC, which is in black and white, however I consider the ultimate onerous copy might be in full colour, which may be very thrilling!)
Who is that this for? I’d LOVE to say everybody, however I believe this e book is for anybody who’s fascinated by the pure world and who desires to be taught in regards to the newest discoveries on this newer scientific discipline.
Obtainable on Bookshop.org and Amazon.
10 Religious Classes You Can Be taught from Your Canine and 10 Religious Classes You Can Be taught from Your Cat by Joanna Sandsmark
Two completely different however related books spherical out these suggestions. Each of those fairly, small hardcovers ship life recommendation from the canine’s and cat’s perspective. Moderately than a spiritual spirituality, these delightfully-illustrated books weave collectively quotes and classes designed to assist the reader really feel extra dog- or cat-like. They’re simple to flip by way of and glean some perception or thought distinctive to our beloved pets.
Who’re these for? Should you’re searching for an ideal reward for the canine or cat lover in your life, look no additional. (trace, trace for any Father’s Day presents for pet-loving dads) Or, in case you’d like one thing small you may tuck right into a bag or to accompany your journaling, these are it.
Canine e book obtainable on Amazon and Bookshop.org.
Cat e book obtainable on Amazon and Bookshop.org.
The Dogwalkers’ Detective Company by Michael Hogan
Surprisingly, the one new novel on this record!
When a canine walker’s canine prices uncover a lifeless physique, the police are referred to as in, however one thing’s not including up. So, a motley mixture of canine walkers put their heads collectively to resolve the crime as extra mysteries mount. That is the kind of summer time novel that you may toss right into a seaside bag for a day on the pool or on the sand; it’s lengthy sufficient to maintain you occupied, however mild sufficient that you may dip out and in.
Who is that this for? Followers of humorous thrillers, cozy mysteries with an fringe of darkness, and–in fact–canine shenanigans. Should love puns and phrase play.
Obtainable on Amazon and Bookshop.org.
Unleashed: How you can Carry Out the Finest in Your Canine by Jaime Goodrich
Summer season is the proper season to squeeze in additional canine coaching time. Should you’re hoping to dig into some coaching this summer time along with your pup, decide this one up.
Unleashed establishes a beginner-friendly basis for canine coaching rooted in finest observe. It covers all the things from well mannered strolling and home coaching to separation nervousness and aggressive habits. Little sketches all through illustrate the ideas, and worksheets at the back of the e book provide help to apply the training instantly.
Who is that this for? First-time canine house owners would profit tremendously from this. Additionally, anybody who likes to learn extra canine coaching views and tricks to spherical out present information, this one’s for you. A wonderful, accessible reference to have readily available.
Obtainable on Amazon and Bookshop.org.
King the Surprise Canine and Different Tales by Eleanor Lerman
Brief tales are the proper factor for summer time: You may dip out and in whereas pushing a swing or supervising the pool. When you’ve pockets of time, you may learn a brief story and expertise the complete arc of the narrative–even in case you’re sitting in your automotive in the summertime camp pickup line.
These tales characteristic older protagonists and their relationships with canine. Most focus on themes of therapeutic, being seen and understood, and the restorative energy of the human-dog bond. You’ll probably want a number of tissues readily available for a number of of the tales.
Who is that this for? Set in modern New York and that includes older adults, this assortment is ideal for literary readers who recognize reflective tales about folks and their canine. Extremely suggest!
Obtainable on Amazon and Bookshop.org.
The 7 finest animal books of summer time 2026…
Not less than, for now! I didn’t get any YA or image books this time round, which is an enormous hole. I’m on the hunt for what’s coming subsequent for youthful readers, so keep tuned right here or on Instagram for what I discover.
Within the meantime, I’d like to know: What’s in your TBR for this summer time? Please share within the feedback together with which of those seven you’d wish to learn!
I’d be remiss in a e book publish to not embrace just a little call-out for my very own e book. 🙂
Should you’re trying to deepen your bond along with your canine, my e book For the Love of Canine explores the science and coronary heart behind how we join with our greatest mates with tales about me and my canine Emmett, Lucas, and Cooper.
Click on right here to seize your copy on Amazon or right here for Bookshop.org.
It’s additionally obtainable on audio in case you desire to learn along with your ears!