Recs if you like The Art of Racing in the Rain...

feat. animal protagonists getting shit done without the help of humans and/or with little human interaction

Books where the narrating character is... different.

Books that were adapted into movies (not tv shows). Let's make this list as long as possible!

(going to only add the first book in a series)

stories narrated by animals. primary focus on ya/adult books with a select few classics for all ages.

sparse updates since there is an animal pov main quest now!

does it rain all the time where you live? or maybe it hardly ever rains where you live? I’m in the latter, it hardly ever rains here, but it did last night and I was inspired to create this list. here is a list of books with rain in the title ☔️

as always, taking any and all suggestions!

Let the animals tell the story! I am trying to be as comprehensive as possible with the exception of children’s books, graphic novels and comics (too many to list!)-although there are some. The list is inclusive of the Animal POV main quest and the Cat POV side quest.

A collection of novels that step outside the human perspective, inviting readers into the minds of animals. From intimate character studies to unsettling psychological tales, these stories use animal narrators to explore grief, survival, morality, and what it really means to be human.

Books featuring our favorite four-legged companions

fiction books that primarily take place in the pnw

a collection of books that take place in oregon & washington

This list is for dog lovers who can’t resist a good story told through paws, loyalty, and unconditional love. From heartwarming adventures to emotional journeys, these novels remind us just how much dogs shape the stories we carry.

Dog books can be tearjerkers. Check if the dog dies first if you’d rather avoid surprises.

Books set in the Pacific Northwest

books with animal main characters and povs🦭

Fiction from an animal perspective! Good for grown-up fans of Erin Hunter series.

Seattle is moody, rainy, tech-filled, and surrounded by mountains, ocean, and trees. Also there is so much coffee. It's a great setting for any type of story.

Learn fascinating facts about animals while you read.

Those are CLEARLY raindrops on the pages NOT my tears!!

I don't cry easily when reading books so those that do make me cry deserve a list of honor. Give me recs that left your book tear stained!

Books I think are worth reading again because it’s enjoyable and/or it would better a second time around.

For when you want to curl up with a sad story that'll quietly break your heart, but may also remind you how beautiful life can be.