A BEAUTIFUL EXPLORATION OF DOGS

More love, more laughs, more friendship, and more compassion are just some of the beautiful things a dog can bring to our lives. What's a Dog For?, a new book by John Homans, tells us why as it explores surprising history, science, philosophy, and politics of these best friends. If you've ever wondered why it feels so good to pet a puppy, you'll learn that doing so releases a surge of oxytocin, aka the "love hormone."