Description: "After months of planning a romantic holiday getaway in Venice, Paul is blindsided when his five-year marriage suddenly unravels. Fueled by heartbreak, Paul endeavors to take the trip alone. Soon after arriving in Italy, he notices a small, scruffy, self-assured dog trotting alongside a canal with the confidence he so desperately wants for himself. When their paths cross again, Paul feels compelled to learn how his new four-legged friend thrives on his own. Amid the food, sights, and welcoming people of Venice, Paul's journey culminates in a magical encounter that leads him to feel real connection-to a dog, to a foreign city and, most importantly, to himself. Capturing Steven Rowley's signature wit, insight, and indelible characters, The Dogs of Venice offers another timeless story of love lost, and independence found-a holiday tonic for the soul"--
Review Quotes: "This heartfelt little book offers a story of renewal and hope for the holidays." --Forbes.com
"If you love any sort of dog-centered tale (no pun intended) or want a cozy, heartwarming read, pick this one up . . . along with a box of tissues." --theSkimm "Readers used to Rowley's humor, heartbreak and wonder will welcome glimpses of that writing here, as he gives readers a svelte, engaging novella, weighing in at 60 pages, that can easily be read while cooking, waiting on a subway or sitting in a park. This book is a delight." --Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Rowley's trademark tenderness, vulnerability, honesty, and humor are on full display in this touching, life-affirming novella." --Booklist