{"product_id":"social-animals","title":"Social Animals","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCamille Perri \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Assistants\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eWhen Katie Met Cassidy\u003c\/i\u003e. She has worked as a books editor for \n\u003ci\u003eCosmopolitan\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eEsquire\u003c\/i\u003e. She has also been a ghostwriter of young adult novels and a reference librarian. She holds a bachelor of arts degree from New York University, where she majored in English and gender and sexuality studies, and a masters of library science degree from Queens College. She splits her time between New York City and the Hudson Valley with her wife and their Brussels Griffon named Pip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e's Best Books of the Summer\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eTown \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/i\u003e's Must-Read Books of Summer 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eCrimeReads\u003c\/i\u003e' Most Anticipated Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime Novels of Summer 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Dog parks are strange places. The way that they bring together seemingly disparate people and force them into a group ruled by unyielding four-legged tyrants is at the heart of Camille Perri's crackling novel about three women--and a murderer's row of supporting characters--whose own experiences at one down-at-the-heels park wouldn't be out of place under the law of the jungle.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTown and Country\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"[An] exceedingly charming mystery . . . Perri consistently delivers some of those most heartfelt and satisfying mysteries of any writer today.\" - \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrimesReads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[A] zinger of a novel . . . While the story crests over peaks of unhinged chaos, the plot is full of heart. Proving that sometimes, all you need are a couple of friends (and maybe a dog or three) to find your pack.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarie Claire\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"As the three women bond and their twisty story unfolds, Perri's novel explores our love of dogs and the power of finding your people.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A fun surprise . . . [ \n\u003ci\u003eSocial Animals\u003c\/i\u003e] blends friendship, dogs, mystery, suburban chaos, and emotional connection in a way that somehow works perfectly. . . . It is funny, warm, slightly ridiculous, and genuinely charming underneath all the chaos.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBiblioLifestyle \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A feel-good comedy for people who want to make the world a better place for everyone--including furry friends.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Erroneous assumptions abound, while minor and major drama, including a possible love triangle, play out against the well-imagined and artfully developed hierarchy of the dog park and its endearingly eccentric regulars, both human and canine. . . . plenty of action and lots to see in this land of the superrich. A breezy, thoroughly enjoyable read.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eSocial Animals \u003c\/i\u003eis a joy and a triumph. This heartwarming story of found-family features an endearing cast of strays, both human and canine, and reminds us that if we open our hearts and take a few risks, we might discover companionship--and ourselves--in the least expected places.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eElle Cosimano, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFinlay Donovan Is Killing It\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eSocial Animals\u003c\/i\u003e reads much like having and loving a dog. It's funny, surprising, heartwarming, comforting and the entire adventure goes by much too fast and leaves you wanting to experience it all over again. I devoured this book and you will too.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eSteven Rowley, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Celebrants\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTake Me with You \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A charmingly madcap exploration of friendship, loyalty, and the perils and thrills of wanting more from life. Come for the adorable pups, stay for the keen insights into what it takes to truly find one's chosen family. \n\u003ci\u003eSocial Animals \u003c\/i\u003eis an absolute joy.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eKirstin Chen, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCounterfeit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Humorous and tender, \n\u003ci\u003eSocial Animals\u003c\/i\u003e is a delightful exploration of friendship and community. A true celebration of found family. I adored this book.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eAshley Herring Blake, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGet Over It, April Evans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Witty, atmospheric and full of heart, \n\u003ci\u003eSocial Animals\u003c\/i\u003e blends humor and suspense in a way that feels wonderfully real. Perri captures the vulnerability of new friendships, the thrill of hidden truths, and the quiet power of the animals who bring us together. I loved it.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eJoanna Wallace, nationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eYou'd Look Better as a Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Unabashedly fun and disarmingly tender, \n\u003ci\u003eSocial Animals\u003c\/i\u003e is a riotous romp through the power and perils of friendship, privilege, and starting anew. With wit and charm, Camille Perri unleashes a perfectly twisty tale you can sink your paws into. Be warned: You'll turn the last page and find yourself headed to the nearest dog rescue.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eGrace Flahive, author of \u003ci\u003ePalm Meridian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Three very different women collide in this hilarious, surprising, suspenseful novel. With twists upon twists, secrets wrapped in lies, and friendship sprinkled with sexual tension, I couldn't read it fast enough. The ending had me screaming. What an absolutely masterful delight. I'm a Camille Perri fan for life.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eGabrielle Korn, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Shutouts \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2026 (EAN 9798217181759, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2026 (EAN 9798217181759, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"G.P. 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