Water Dog

This laugh-out-loud novel, with its interwoven and inventive plotlines, could be called Game of Bones. In the midst of being ensnared in a devious revenge plot, Spike the Wonder Dog manages to unleash his celebrated brand of absurdist humor, shrewd social commentary, and certifiably funny grievances at human shortcomings, while romping through all manner of sexy scenarios in the rich and famous playgrounds of Palm Beach, Manhattan, and East Hampton.

This is the story of one brave dog's journey home. Rascal is hungry and tired, and missing his best friend, Joel - but when he finds three little abandoned puppies, he knows that he needs to look after them. Can he keep them safe and still find his own way home to Joel? Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year. Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials.

“One more year—keep your stuff longer, people!” That’s Tilly’s mantra as she trains for her first Ironman with her best-friend-turned-coach, the inked and unfiltered Camas. Set in the stunning northwest town of Sandglass, nestled on a glacier-carved lake, Tilly sets out to prove that one person can make a difference. Her mission: complete an Ironman to raise awareness about overconsumption and inspire her town to slow down their buying habits—for the planet’s sake.