Familiaris (Oprah’s Book Club)

Familiaris, Oprah’s 2024 Summer Book Club Pick and the prequel to The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, tells the origin of the Sawtelle family and their extraordinary dogs. In 1919, newlyweds John and Mary Sawtelle journey to Wisconsin’s northwoods seeking a meaningful life with their friends and dogs—but the wilderness holds unexpected dangers and wonders. Spanning decades, from factory floors to wartime dog-training programs, this moving and magical novel explores love, friendship, family, and humanity’s enduring bond with dogs.