Q+A with GABBY from THINGS YOUR DOG DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW *GIVEAWAY* @sourcebooks

QUESTION:
Gabby, you seem to be having a fabulous life. What’s your biggest disappointment so far?

ANSWER:

Realizing I don’t have my own phone. I know! I was shocked. For the longest time I kept giving out the number on my collar then wondering why the boys weren’t calling. Turns out that’s my human’s number. Can you believe it? Screening my calls? I’m so mad I can’t pee straight.

QUESTION:
In your photos, you always look so perfect and pulled together. What’s your secret?

ANSWER:

It's a secret. But here’s a hint. It involves rolling in poop. Then the humans get all disgusty-face and send you to the spa. I love the spa! They make a big fuss and give you a bath and do your nails. And the head groomer is a magician. Yes. He does these cool magic tricks when he’s brushing you out. It’s heaven.

QUESTION:
During the course of the book you celebrate your first birthday. What are your thoughts on getting older?

ANSWER:

I am not getting old. Let’s nip that rumor in the butt. A year for us is not like seven, okay? I know dogs who are ten who still live in the basement with their parents. My six year old friend, Pup, still gets called “puppy.” And I will always be a sweet, spoiled little girl. My humans will see to that, thank you very much.

Book Description

A series of 115 short essays written by eleven courageous canines who are willing to tell the truth about dogs every last dirty, hairy, bit of it: why they always dash to a rug when they have to throw up, why they eat furniture when endless chew toys are nearby, and why they're always absolutely starving. Peppered with lively, clever stories and visually appealing photographs, Things Your Dog Doesn't Want You to Know is a must-have for any dog lover. It's a verbal and visual delight that is laugh-out-loud funny.
"If everyone owned a dog, we would have world peace. If everyone reads this book, they will go and get a dog and we will have taken a big step in the right direction. So this book can save the world."
Terrence McNally, playwright 

About the Authors

Hy Conrad has spent his career writing for television -- he's one of the original writers for Monk, the USA series, and he was nominated three times for the Edgar Award for best TV Mystery episode. he has written a mystery series published by Sterling.Currently he is a writer and consulting producer on the TV show "White Collar." Jeff Johnson spent most of his life working in advertising, for giants such as JWT and DWB&B and prestigious creative shops, and he has created successful campaigns in nearly every consumer category. He wrote THE HOURGLASS SOLUTION: A BOOMER'S GUIDE TO THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

Details Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Sourcebooks (April 1, 2012) Language: English ISBN-10: 1402263287 ISBN-13: 978-1402263286 WANT TO WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK?  Contest is open to anyone over 13 years old with a US mailing address (sorry, no PO Boxes) Contest ends on 6.21.12 Winner will be chosen by Random.org on 6.22.12 Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is sponsored by the Authors and TWO copies are available. Complete the below form  Follow Me Extra Entries +1 Follow me on Twitter HERE  +1 Like BookHounds on Facebook HERE  +1 Like Win a Book on Facebook HERE +1 Be my friend on Goodreads HERE +1 for social networking this giveaway and leave me a link (blog, twitter, facebook, etc) once daily +1 Leave a comment -- you can do this daily, just leave me an email  or twitter address! More Extra Entries +1 Like Things Your Dog Page on Facebook HERE

GIVEAWAY & REVIEW: Things Your Dog Doesn't Want You To Know by Hy Conrad & Jeff Johnson @sourcebooks

Book Description

A series of 115 short essays written by eleven courageous canines who are willing to tell the truth about dogs every last dirty, hairy, bit of it: why they always dash to a rug when they have to throw up, why they eat furniture when endless chew toys are nearby, and why they're always absolutely starving. Peppered with lively, clever stories and visually appealing photographs, Things Your Dog Doesn't Want You to Know is a must-have for any dog lover. It's a verbal and visual delight that is laugh-out-loud funny.
"If everyone owned a dog, we would have world peace. If everyone reads this book, they will go and get a dog and we will have taken a big step in the right direction. So this book can save the world."
Terrence McNally, playwright 

About the Authors

Hy Conrad has spent his career writing for television -- he's one of the original writers for Monk, the USA series, and he was nominated three times for the Edgar Award for best TV Mystery episode. he has written a mystery series published by Sterling.Currently he is a writer and consulting producer on the TV show "White Collar." Jeff Johnson spent most of his life working in advertising, for giants such as JWT and DWB&B and prestigious creative shops, and he has created successful campaigns in nearly every consumer category. He wrote THE HOURGLASS SOLUTION: A BOOMER'S GUIDE TO THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.



SOURCE:  PUBLISHER


MY THOUGHTS
ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!

Yes, I used exclamations points!!!  This quick, little read about eleven dogs, from hippy-dippy to obedience school drop out will have you howling.  Of course, there is a dachshund involved and Gabby captured my heart.  She is a bit (ok, extremely) spoiled and a bit ditsy but she makes no excuses for it.  Tinkerbell, a Chihuahua, is tired of being stuffed in a purse and has lots of friends she likes to hang out with. Don't piss her off since she might grab that blouse in a dressing room and accidentally use it as a nest in your giant purse which might lead to your arrest.  Moonbeam has been adopted by a vegan, and must sneak out for any kind of meat which might just be making him a bit crazy, not to mention the name.  Overall, this fun read is perfect to leave on your coffee table and it is easy to pick up, read a few pages and then come back to it, sort of like your dogs attention span when food isn't involved.  

Details Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Sourcebooks (April 1, 2012) Language: English ISBN-10: 1402263287 ISBN-13: 978-1402263286 WANT TO WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK?  Contest is open to anyone over 13 years old with a US mailing address (sorry, no PO Boxes) Contest ends on 6.21.12 Winner will be chosen by Random.org on 6.22.12 Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is sponsored by the Authors and TWO copies are available. Complete the below form  Follow Me Extra Entries +1 Follow me on Twitter HERE  +1 Like BookHounds on Facebook HERE  +1 Like Win a Book on Facebook HERE +1 Be my friend on Goodreads HERE +1 for social networking this giveaway and leave me a link (blog, twitter, facebook, etc) once daily +1 Leave a comment -- you can do this daily, just leave me an email  or twitter address! More Extra Entries +1 Like Things Your Dog Page on Facebook HERE

REVIEW: Things Your Dog Doesn't Want You To Know by Hy Conrad & Jeff Johnson @sourcebooks

Book Description

A series of 115 short essays written by eleven courageous canines who are willing to tell the truth about dogs every last dirty, hairy, bit of it: why they always dash to a rug when they have to throw up, why they eat furniture when endless chew toys are nearby, and why they're always absolutely starving. Peppered with lively, clever stories and visually appealing photographs, Things Your Dog Doesn't Want You to Know is a must-have for any dog lover. It's a verbal and visual delight that is laugh-out-loud funny.
"If everyone owned a dog, we would have world peace. If everyone reads this book, they will go and get a dog and we will have taken a big step in the right direction. So this book can save the world."
Terrence McNally, playwright 

About the Author

Hy Conrad has spent his career writing for television -- he's one of the original writers for Monk, the USA series, and he was nominated three times for the Edgar Award for best TV Mystery episode. he has written a mystery series published by Sterling.Currently he is a writer and consulting producer on the TV show "White Collar." Jeff Johnson spent most of his life working in advertising, for giants such as JWT and DWB&B and prestigious creative shops, and he has created successful campaigns in nearly every consumer category. He wrote THE HOURGLASS SOLUTION: A BOOMER'S GUIDE TO THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

SOURCE:  PUBLISHER


MY THOUGHTS
ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!

Yes, I used exclamations points!!!  This quick, little read about eleven dogs, from hippy-dippy to obedience school drop out will have you howling.  Of course, there is a dachshund involve and Gabby captured my heart.  She is a bit (ok, extremely) spoiled and a bit ditsy but she makes no excuses for it.  Tinkerbell, a Chihuahua, is tired of being stuffed in a purse and has lots of friends she likes to hang out with. Don't piss her off since she might grab that blouse in a dressing room and accidentally use it as a nest in your giant purse which might lead to your arrest.  Moonbeam has been adopted by a vegan, and must sneak out for any kind of meat which might just be making him a bit crazy, not to mention the name.  Overall, this fun read is perfect to leave on your coffee table and it is easy to pick up, read a few pages and then come back to it, sort of like your dogs attention span when food isn't involved.  

Details Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Sourcebooks (April 1, 2012) Language: English ISBN-10: 1402263287 ISBN-13: 978-1402263286