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Camille Pagán is the bestselling author of numerous novels about love and life’s what-ifs, including Good for You and Life and Other Near-Death Experiences. She has written for The New York Times, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parade, Real Simple, Time, and many others. When she’s not working on her next story, you’ll find Camille talking shop with writers, hanging out with her two kids, or trying to convince her husband they should adopt yet another animal. She and her family live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and spend as much time in Puerto Rico as possible.
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Harold may be an aging mutt—but Amelia May, the romance novelist who adopted him, taught him a thing or two about the human heart before she died. And she left Harold with a final task: to help her partner, Miguel, find love again.
Trouble is, the grief-ridden recluse rarely goes out, not even to the bookstore he and Amelia owned together. Now it’s in danger of going under, and when a renowned author doesn’t show up for his event, it pushes the store’s already precarious finances into the red. In a final attempt to save the bookstore, Miguel and Harold set out to find the no-show and insist he fulfill his obligation. But instead they’re greeted by Fiona, his sunny yet secretive sister.
Fiona is intent on protecting her brother’s privacy—and to Harold’s horror, she doesn’t like dogs. But her precocious eleven-year-old daughter, who’s also named Amelia, immediately befriends Harold . . . and he can’t help but wonder if his Amelia was right when she said there are no coincidences in life.
Harold is quickly running out of time to accomplish his mission, but if he can just convince his infuriatingly stubborn person to let Fiona in, he’s certain Miguel will find something far more important than a missing author: his own happy ending.
Uplifting, smartly observed, and hilariously insightful, Dog Person is as undeniably charming as its beloved narrator, Harold, and offers a much-needed reminder that while not all love is unconditional, it is still always worthwhile. (Courtesy of Amazon.)
“Tender, heartwarming and true, Dog Person captures the devoted, unconditional love of a dog for their human and a human for their dog, and all the ways that love can both break us apart and put us back together.”
—Allison Winn Scotch, New York Times bestselling author of The Rewind
“Not since A Dog’s Purpose have I been so besotted by a novel’s canine. Just like a good dog, Harold and this beautiful book will break your heart open and mend it all at once.”
—Colleen Oakley, USA Today bestselling author of Jane and Dan at the End of the World
“Dog Person by Camille Pagán broke me in the best possible way. It’s a story that understands that a happy ending can hold sadness, too, and that moving on isn’t the same as letting go. Harold is an incredible narrator—tender, sharp, and unforgettable—the best animal voice since Marcellus the octopus in Remarkably Bright Creatures. A beautiful reminder that broken hearts can learn to love again.”
—Ali Brady, USA Today bestselling author of Battle of the Bookstores
What is a favorite compliment you have received on your writing?
My favorite compliment will always be, “I read your book at the exact right time.” There’s nothing better than finding a story that speaks to whatever you’re currently going through in life. Honestly, that’s why I write.
What were the biggest rewards and challenges with writing Dog Person?
The biggest challenge was the ultimate reward—which was tapping into the psyche of a dog (to the best of my very human ability!) to explore how love helps us recover from loss. I wrote this novel after losing someone very close to me, and that was such a healing experience.
If Dog Person was made into a movie, what songs would be on the soundtrack?
A lot of Noah Kahan; I listened to "Forever" on repeat as I was writing and editing Dog Person. Throw in a little Julieta Venegas, Etta James’ "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man,” and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and you’ve got the perfect mood music for my novel.
What is the last movie you saw that you would recommend?
The Life List, which was adapted from Lori Nelson Spielman’s novel. Lori’s an old writing friend of mine—we’re actually doing an event together in April—and it was such a thrill to see her wonderful, heartwarming story on the big screen in a way that truly did it justice.
My favorite compliment will always be, “I read your book at the exact right time.” There’s nothing better than finding a story that speaks to whatever you’re currently going through in life. Honestly, that’s why I write.
What were the biggest rewards and challenges with writing Dog Person?
The biggest challenge was the ultimate reward—which was tapping into the psyche of a dog (to the best of my very human ability!) to explore how love helps us recover from loss. I wrote this novel after losing someone very close to me, and that was such a healing experience.
If Dog Person was made into a movie, what songs would be on the soundtrack?
A lot of Noah Kahan; I listened to "Forever" on repeat as I was writing and editing Dog Person. Throw in a little Julieta Venegas, Etta James’ "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man,” and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and you’ve got the perfect mood music for my novel.
What is the last movie you saw that you would recommend?
The Life List, which was adapted from Lori Nelson Spielman’s novel. Lori’s an old writing friend of mine—we’re actually doing an event together in April—and it was such a thrill to see her wonderful, heartwarming story on the big screen in a way that truly did it justice.
If your life was a TV series, which celebrity would you want to narrate it?
If you’re giving me a choice, I’m going to have to pick Cher! She has that perfect mix of sarcasm and warmth that reflects my writing … and yes, the way I look at life.
If we were to visit you right now, what are some places you would take us to see?
I’m at my desk in Ann Arbor as I write this, so I’d take you over to one of my favorite local indie bookstores, Literati. Then we’d go have an amazing sandwich at Zingerman’s deli and drinks at York, which is where you’ll usually find me with friends on a Friday evening.
Thanks to Camille for visiting with us and to Random House for sharing her book with our readers.
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