Forge Your Own Book Club: Love, Clancy by W. Bruce Cameron

Now that the holiday craze has simmered down and the new year is officially upon us, this is the perfect time to remain cozied up at home with our beloved furry friends. And there’s truly no better way to do this than grabbing one of W. Bruce Cameron’s books to keep you and your pet pal excellent company. If you’re looking for your next deeply moving read (that subsequently includes one very sweet dog and one very salty cat), then you’re in luck! Love, Clancy: Diary of a Good Dog, told in Cameron’s signature style, has a tremendous cast of wonderful characters that find themselves jointly and separately navigating the challenges of life, of love, and…other pets, including Clancy’s “worst enemy”–a rather disdainful cat. It’s a lot to keep track of, especially when things start to spin hilariously out of control, but fortunately, we’ve got the observations of Clancy, a very good dog, who shares a valuable perspective on what is really important.

Love, Clancy is the perfect pick for your next book club discussion. Here’s a breakdown on what to watch, what to eat, what to drink, what to listen to, and what to discuss while you read it!

What to Watch:

There’s PAWsitively nothing more perfect to watch alongside reading this book than A Dog’s Purpose and A Dog’s Journey–two film adaptations of other novels by W. Bruce Cameron! Watch these heartwarming movies capture the unconditional loving relationships between people and their loyal best friends in stories no dog lover can resist.

What to Eat:

We love to see treats that are safe and yummy for both human and dog consumption. So we think making these human-approved dog treats would be the perfect route to take! This five minute recipe blurs the line between dog treat and human treat, so it’s perfect to share with your furry friend. BONE Appétit!

What to Drink:

In a similar vein as ‘What to Eat,’ we want to make sure we give you a drink pairing that would also be safe for your dog (aside from water, that is!). You can enjoy a nice, warm cappuccino while your dog has their own version, cutely coined a puppuccino.

What to Listen to:

While Love, Clancy is a separate storyline from A Dog’s Purpose, we still think that giving a listen to the full original motion picture soundtrack of A Dog’s Purpose would make for excellent background music as you read all about the lovable dog, Clancy.