Canine nine
October 27th, 2016
A cat might have nine lives; but John Armstrong has had nine dogs–and counting. John Armstrong’s third memoir, A Series of Dogs (New Star $21), recalls the first nine canines to adopt him as a friend, regarding each animal as a fully realized character. It’s described as “the sort of book that will make your dog whimper and lick your face to make sure you’re okay because you’re doubled over on the floor laughing so hard.” The former bandleader of The Modernettes recalls his first dog, Ruff, followed by a cocker spaniel named Kiltie, Spooky, Chopper, Rip, a $5,000 Rottweiler named Mugsy, Sluggo, Bobo and Seamus. Several cats make cameo appearances. 9781554201181
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