The Horse Dancer by Jojo Moyes tells the story of a teenage equestrian and her ailing grandfather, exploring resilience, dreams, and the deep bond between them.
Ape House by Sara Gruen explores the bond between humans and bonobos as journalist John Thigpen uncovers the truth behind a lab attack and its aftermath.
Beatrice and Virgil by Yann Martel is an allegorical tale of a writer’s encounter with a taxidermist and two animals, exploring suffering, memory, and storytelling.