Alice Hoffman Book Bash Featuring The Best Dog in the World: Essays on Love

Fourteen beloved authors’ heartwarming essay collection celebrating the life-changing bond with their canine companions. Alice Hoffman&nbsp;is returning to Lovestruck to celebrate the love of favorite furry companions in&nbsp;<a href="https://lovestruckbooks.com/item/DFe05H_njq52IhcK4pLdfw">The Best Dog in the World: Essays on Love.</a> Alongside contributing writer&nbsp;Laura Zigman, Alice will be discussing the charming collection of essays as well as the inspiration behind gathering these unforgettable tales of dogs. We’re celebrating the special dog in your life with a lineup of tail-wagging activities! Create a&nbsp;custom bandana with iron-on puppy patches,&nbsp;pen a heartfelt note at our&nbsp;“Love Letter to a Labrador” station&nbsp;(complete with paw-print stamps), and pick up a special&nbsp;treat&nbsp;to take home to your pup.&nbsp;Please note that while we’re celebrating dogs, this event is for humans only so (sadly) we ask that you leave your furry friends at home. To purchase your very own pre-signed hardcover copy of&nbsp;The Best Dog in the World: Essays on Love, be sure to select that ticket option at Eventbrite checkout. From the joy of welcoming a new puppy to the heartache of saying goodbye to a beloved friend, if you've ever been fur-ever touched by the love of a dog, this evening is for you! EVENT DETAILS<ul><li>6:30 PM: Doors Open&nbsp;– Settle in, grab your pre-signed book and a drink from our cafe and wine bar,&nbsp;snag a special treat to bring home to your pup&nbsp;and get ready for a great discussion!</li><li>7:00 PM: Discussion Begins&nbsp;–&nbsp;Alice&nbsp;and&nbsp;Laura&nbsp;will dive into&nbsp;The Best Dog in the World.</li><li>7:45 PM: Q&amp;A Session&nbsp;– Your chance to ask the author anything.</li><li>8:00 PM:&nbsp;Last call&nbsp;- Grab your final pour from the wine bar.</li><li>9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up&nbsp;– Thanks for joining us!</li></ul>Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon!&nbsp;If the event sells out, you can join the Eventbrite waitlist by selecting “Reserve a spot” followed by “Join Waitlist”. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer it to the next person. ACCESSIBILITY Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp. Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at events@lovestruckbooks.com. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported. We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you! BOOK PICKUP POLICY If you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for&nbsp;up to 30 days&nbsp;after the event date. We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 30 days, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book&nbsp;abandoned property&nbsp;and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home. Thanks so much for your understanding and for supporting our events—we love doing this with you! <img src="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.evbuc.com%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fcdn.evbuc.com%252Fimages%252F1178653785%252F2312721413293%252F1%252Foriginal.20260227-223548%3Fh%3D740%26w%3D1200%26auto%3Dformat%252Ccompress%26q%3D75%26sharp%3D10%26s%3D2813b199f8368422461e72308fea3d80&amp;w=940&amp;q=75"> ABOUT THE AUTHOR Alice Hoffman is the author of thirty works of fiction, including Practical Magic, The Dovekeepers, Magic Lessons, and The Book of Magic. Visit her website: AliceHoffman.com. ABOUT&nbsp;BEST DOG IN THE WORLD: ESSAYS ON LOVE Fourteen beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay collection edited by New York Times bestselling author and lifelong dog lover Alice Hoffman. Anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to share their life with a dog knows the experience is both profound and transformative. Here, in this charming collection of essays, fifteen celebrated authors share unforgettable tales of the dogs who left their pawprints on their hearts. With contributions from Isabel Allende, Chris Bohjalian, Bonnie Garmus, Roxane Gay, Emily Henry, Ann Leary, Tova Mirvis, Jodi Picoult, Elizabeth Strout, Amy Tan, Adriana Trigiani, Nick Trout, Paul Yoon, and Laura Zigman, The Best Dog in the World captures the full range of the canine-human connection, from the joy of welcoming a new puppy to the heartache of saying goodbye to a beloved friend. A love letter to the loyal companions who enrich our lives and teach us about empathy, joy, and unconditional love, this anthology is the perfect gift for dog lovers everywhere, offering a blend of laughter, tears, and inspiration that will resonate with anyone who has been fur-ever touched by the love of a dog. <img src="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.evbuc.com%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fcdn.evbuc.com%252Fimages%252F1178653795%252F2312721413293%252F1%252Foriginal.20260227-223607%3Fh%3D740%26w%3D1200%26auto%3Dformat%252Ccompress%26q%3D75%26sharp%3D10%26s%3D13973814379fd9530dbf019f205236f7&amp;w=940&amp;q=75"> ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER Laura Zigman is the author of&nbsp;Small World&nbsp;(a&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;Group Text pick and Editor’s Choice),&nbsp;Separation Anxiety, Animal Husbandry&nbsp;(which was made into the movie “Someone Like You,” starring Hugh Jackman and Ashley Judd),&nbsp;Dating Big Bird,&nbsp;Her,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Piece of Work.&nbsp;She has collaborated on several works of non-fiction, including Eddie Izzard’s&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestseller,&nbsp;Believe Me;&nbsp;and has been a contributor to the&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;and other publications. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her seventh novel,&nbsp;The Author Weekend, will be published in May 2026.

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