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Check Out My New Favorite Book, "The Art of Racing in the Rain!"

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Ever since 12-year-old Mimi Ausland gave me the book "The Art of Racing in the Rain," I haven't been able to put it down. It's about the life of a race car driver, told from the perspective of his dog, Enzo! Trust me, you're gonna love this story -- even those who are skeptical about talking canines.

Your family will love it. Your friends will love it. And call me a gambler, but I'd put money on the fact that even your cats will want you to read it to them again and again.

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Hi - I am definitely glad to discover this. Good job!

Posted by #hartson23[IPIIGIIPIIII] | June 2, 2011 2:31 AM

Just finished "The Art of Racing in the Rain" - not at all my usual type of book - received it as a gift from a friend. What a great gift! Couldn't put it down once I started it. Enjoy!

Posted by Brent | March 18, 2010 7:34 PM

Hi, just read the book...bought it from a1books..amazing read indeed...i love enzo!

Posted by Veena | December 26, 2009 2:11 PM

Dear Ellen,
This is th emost amazing book ever! As a dog lover, i can truly say it inspired me! I chose it as my Independent Study Novel for english this year, and I am so glad i chose it! The fact you blogged about it was the fact that i remembered it, and tha tis why i chose it! Thank you so much for a great book!

Posted by Tyler Jones | February 21, 2009 1:42 PM

Cheers Ellen!

I'm the 35 y/o Egyptian author of a book of 300 original sayings

(quoted in The Week magazine, New York Observer, Sun Sentinel
& 'The World's Great Aphorists' - a compendium of wit & wisdom)

You can preview/order my new book 'Signposts to Elsewhere'
from this site:

www.janestreet.org/press

Happy Holidays,
Yahia Lababidi

Posted by Yahia Lababidi | December 26, 2008 8:09 AM

sorrie... i didnt mean to blame u at all...... it's right, because i did had lots bad in me...... it's mostly cleared up now, so let forget about it then, is that ok.

Posted by c | December 26, 2008 1:56 AM

dear Degeneres..... yesterday i suddenly felt that u were the ice that nailed my hand yrs ago.......... please explain..... is that true?..

Posted by c | December 25, 2008 12:10 PM

THIS LOOKS LIKE A REALLY INTERESTING BOOK. I AM GOING TO HAVE TO PICK A COPY AND READ IT. I LOVE DOGS. I HAVE TWO OF MY OWN. I STILL HAVE NOT FOUND THIS BOOK BUT WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO UNTIL I DO.

Posted by MARCI | December 25, 2008 12:05 PM

I listened to this book on disc on my summer vacation (just me and my dog). It is a really wonderful story. And you can't help but just love, love, love Enzo! Passed it on to my Mom after I listened to it and caught her pulling into the garage as she was reaching the end of the story - tears streaming down her face. A really worthwhile book - glad you're recommending it so others can discover the joy too!

Posted by Melanie | December 11, 2008 7:37 AM

Good grief -- this was soooo weird!! Our grandson, a Freshman at Loyola Univ. Chgo., is on the cross country/track team. When I saw the title of your book, I thought perhaps this would be a nice Christmas gift for Josh.

When I went to check it out, I really got the creeps. The dog on the cover looks like OUR dog, Ginger. The name of the author Garth Stein, shook me up, too. You see, our last name is "Karth" and Josh's last name is "Stein."

Now, I ask you. How weird is that? So, Ellen, do you think I should buy the book?

Posted by Connie | December 11, 2008 5:42 AM

Dear Ellen Love to watch your show usually never miss it but I have been disappointed being from Canada we are allowed to watch your show but cannot participate in your Giveaway. Canada is not included. Can you please explain why. Hope u have a Very Merry Christmas.

Thanks Lisa

Posted by Lisa Reynolds | December 11, 2008 5:15 AM

Woof! Woof! says Ralphie dog

Posted by MaMooie | December 11, 2008 4:48 AM

ellen,
yesterday my soccer dog bentley were outside in the am of course was slippery and wwt outside ,my dog decides to do is run down the hill knock me over pulling me with him since he is a small dog landed in a pool of water did a sosomersault over himas he was running, he is a very smart dog for his age and boy he likes to keep you active like pulling th ball over his nose and hitting the ball and hits the ball until he scores. I am sure he can do other tricks as well too, specially his teething sticks he enjoys them. I could not live without him.

Posted by scott | December 11, 2008 3:36 AM

Hi Ellen!
I read this book a few weeks ago!! I just absolutely loved it... I'm now reading Merle's Door, and it's just as good. You should check it out.
I'm a huge fan of animals, dogs especially (have 3 myself).
Anyways, I thought I'd drop a quick note since not very many people have heard of this book and I only recently came across it...
Cheers,
Suzana

Posted by Suzana | December 10, 2008 8:53 PM

Hi Ellen and Portia how are you, Merry Christmas Happy New Year Iam Huge Fan Of Your Show Very Much? Happy Birthday Have a Wonderful Day and Portia I know Your Wife From Nip/Tuck and AllyMcBeal? Write Back Soon From Aimee Mason

Posted by Aimee Mason | December 10, 2008 8:01 PM

I thought it was interesting to hear about such a book. Why not have a viewpoint being a dog's perspective of the events of life.
I am a writer trying to get recognized. I have written some book length manuscripts and working on smaller things to.
Believe it or not, you give me hope to try again.
Thanks.
P.S. I once wrote a complete opera featuring talking animals who tried to win a popularity contest at a dog show. Unfortunately, they were not all dogs, they just thought they were.

Posted by Anna | December 10, 2008 7:55 PM

Ellen,

"The Art of Racing in the Rain" is truly a great and imaginative book. And, although dog lovers will truly enjoy it, it has legs and stands on its own (pun intended).

Great show again today with Kate and Adele. Keep doin' what you do.

Janice and Mark Perkins, authors of the children's book "Ladybug Baby Bug"

Posted by Janice & Mark | December 10, 2008 6:46 PM

I am a recent dog discoverer! I always thought I was a 'cat lover' until just recently when something happened and a dog came into my life... Oh my gosh!!! I love dogs! I think I should write a book! but, I'll check out your favorite book selection, Ellen!

Posted by Lotus | December 10, 2008 5:58 PM

ok!!! I love dog stories and talking dogs. I saw "cars". Animal shelters may be waiving adoption fees....lots of animals need a home for christmas and many more fun filled days for yrs to come... want to be part of a family and have lots of love, joy to give!!!

My neighbor's dog, Roxie licked me and then got in my car!! LOL Soooo cute!

Posted by tonya | December 10, 2008 4:21 PM

THIS LOOKS LIKE A REALLY INTERESTING BOOK. I AM GOING TO HAVE TO PICK A COPY AND READ IT. I LOVE DOGS. I HAVE TWO OF MY OWN.

Posted by MARCI | December 10, 2008 3:12 PM