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Unshelved has recommended The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.

• Unshelved comic strip – The Art of Racing in the Rain

It’s the story of Denny Swift, race car driver, told from the point of view of his dog, Enzo. The Amazon review is here:

Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver.

Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn’t simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life’s ordeals.

On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny’s wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, Zoë, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, the wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man.

A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.

I’ve talked before about how much I enjoyed Little Brother by Cory Doctorow:

• Quotations Weblog » Archive » Review: Little Brother by Cory Docotorow

It looks like Wil Wheaton had a similar experience when he read the book and shared it with his son.

• WWdN: In Exile: in which a book builds a bridge

If you haven’t read this book and shared it with your family, today is a good day to start.

You can now download Cory Doctorow’s new book, Little Brother, for free now!

• Little Brother » Download for Free

You can find out more about the book here:

• Quotations Weblog » Archive » Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

Here are a couple reviews of other books by Cory Doctorow:

• Pick Me! » Someone Comes To Town, Someone Leaves Town

• Pick Me! » Eastern Standard Tribe

I love that you can choose to buy the book or read it for free online directly from Cory. He has really found the perfect way to make the Creative Commons License work.

Via: westerblog » Midnighters Fan Art

I was surprised to find out that our Quotes of the Day is number 11 on the Bloglines Top 1000 blogs.

• βloglines | Top 1000

I enjoyed looking at all of the weblogs that I read that are below ours with a secret joy.

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I’m smiling right now!