Most Popular Books by Jon Katz

Jon and his two perfectly behaved, chilled-out Labradors have always enjoyed a peaceful life. But when Jon agrees to give Devon, an abandoned little Border collie, a home - things will never be the same again!

When Jon Katz hears about Izzy, a three-year-old Border collie kept alone in a field, he can''t help but agree to take him in. But Jon already has three other dogs at home back on his farm including Rose - Jon''s hard-working sidekick. How will the rest of the farm take to the new arrival?

The wonderful real-life story of Rose and Izzy, two very hard-working, but very cheeky, border collies by Sunday Times bestselling author Jon Katz. Now published for younger readers for the first time!

The New York Times bestselling author of Talking to Animals chronicles the seasons of life on his farm, a time during which he discovers profound and heartwarming life lessons through his interactions with the animals and the rural community around him. After a lifetime living and working in urban environments, John Katz decided to leave city life behind and buy a farm in upstate New York. He vowed to live as a farmer, dependent only on his land and animals and to reconnect with the natural world. All too soon however, he discovered that Mother Nature is as unforgiving as she is bountiful, and that struggle—not comfort—is often the key to finding lasting peace. Alongside his faithful companions—his beloved border collies Red and Fate, his small herd of sheep, and a few horses—Katz found new ways to look at the world, making sure he and his flock survived not only physically but spiritually. In eleven stories, spanning one year, Katz’s experiences morph into allegories that explore concepts like mercy, pride, aging and community. As the seasons progress, we meet the newest addition to the Bedlam Farm family—Gus, a wild-eyed puppy Boston terrier who wins Katz’s heart and convinces him that small dogs—and people too—can go far beyond their perceived limits. In training Gus, doing therapy work with the elderly, and connecting with refugees in his community, Katz shows that even in a fractured, contentious world we can still escape isolation and argument, one animal or one good deed at a time. “Katz’s world—of animals and humans and their combined generosity of spirit—is a place you’re glad you’ve been” (The Boston Globe on Izzy & Lenore).

Hired to investigate a once dutiful father turned deadbeat dad, detective and family man Kit Deleeuw finds himself embroiled with mobsters, federal investigators, and the victim''s personal life after the man turns up dead in his office. 20,000 first printing. $20,000 ad/promo. Tour.

"In his previous books, Katz introduced us to the menagerie at Bedlam Farm, including Izzy, the border collie rescue. Affectionate and intuitive, Izzy is unlike any dog Katz has encountered, and the two undertake a journey Katz could not have imagined without the arrival of a new companion: a spirited, bright-eyed black Labrador puppy named Lenore. As trained hospice volunteers visiting homes and nursing facilities, Katz and Izzy bring comfort to people who most need it. As Izzy bonds with patients and Katz focuses on their families, the author begins to come to terms with his own life, discovering dark realities he has never confronted. Meanwhile, Lenore--quickly dubbed the Hound of Love--arrives at Bedlam. Her genial personality and boundless capacity for affection steer Katz out of the shadows, rekindle his love of working with dogs, and restore his connection to the farm and the animals and people around him."--Jacket

Esta é a história entre o autor Katz e Orson, o seu cão ''inesquecível''. Ele e seu companheiro canino exploram prados, florestas, se aquecem ao pé de um fogão a lenha e desenvolvem uma relação de amizade ímpar. Uma busca mútua por carinho e atenção, na qual ambos abraçam o destino que surge diante deles. ''Orson'' é o cachorro que cada um de nós tem guardado na memória.