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As usual, I've been caught by surprise with International Dog Day. I was writing an essay/post about dog books this week for the coming Saturday. Oh well. The dogs don't care when we celebrate, right? As for checklists, I do better with them always than without as long as they aren't too detailed. Then they become records of how I spent my days. The use of a checklist in medicine is essential -- because a young resident followed one several years ago, I was quickly diagnosed with a problem that was soon resolved. I appreciated her discipline and the thinking behind it.

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And I love Oliver's Dog Songs. It's worth the occasional tear.

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more than occasional if you're me.

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Can't wait to celebrate dog day with my pupper! Also, Margo's Got Money Troubles truly blew me away. Have a great week!

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What did you think about the first/third POV?

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It worked for me! You?

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For the dog lovers: one of my favorite books is The Art of Racing in the Rain. Warning - for me, this is a tearjerker.

Loved Margo’s Got Money Troubles. It was fun to root for Margo (& Jinx)!

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I love Margo and Jinx so much.

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I always enjoy reading your reviews and often rely on your recommendations. This week I ordered two copies of the dog book for Christmas presents. I wonder if your mom has started her Christmas shopping ;)

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Her mom might have started her Christmas shopping December 26😉

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I was going to say her mom is focused on new baby shopping : )

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Love your recommendations, as always! Margo’s Got Money Troubles is one of my top books of 2024 so far, and I loved The Checklist Manifesto (and anything by Atul Gawande!). I love Mary Oliver and will definitely be checking that book out :)

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Thank you! Margo's Got Money Troubles is so so good.

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The Speckled Beauty by Rick Bragg is a *fantastic* dog book. Bragg’s accent makes it extra great on audio!

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Will look it up!

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You always have such an interesting mix of book recommendations. I've read The Checklist Manifesto, though I already used checklists a lot. Margo's Got Money Troubles sounds intriguing.

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This week feels particularly eclectic doesn't it.

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Thank you for the dog book recommendations, so excited to check them out!

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Enjoy! And thanks for the work you do.

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I DNF'd Margo at around 20% because I felt I wasn't the target audience, but I kept thinking about her and worrying about her, and now I'm reading it again.

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I get that. I'm still thinking about her, and Jinx.

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