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The Dogs of Venice

By: Steven Rowley
Narrated by: Neil Patrick Harris
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From the best-selling author of Lily and the Octopus, a heartwarming and bittersweet story about finding love and courage in one of the most romantic cities on Earth.

New Yorkers Paul and Darren have planned a winter holiday in Venice. But when their five-year marriage suddenly unravels, Paul endeavors to make the trip alone, despite his heartbreak and anxiety. Far outside his comfort zone, Paul has a mission: to see if he can be adventurous, fearless, free. In short, to become someone new.

Soon after arriving in Italy, he notices a small, scruffy, self-assured dog trotting alongside a canal with the confidence he so desperately wants for himself. This street dog and his instincts for survival lend Paul’s trip a singular purpose - to determine how his new four-legged friend thrives on his own. A string of additional sightings culminate in a seemingly magical encounter that leads Paul to feel real connection - to a dog, to a foreign city, and, most important, to himself.

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About the Creator

Steven Rowley is the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus, a Washington Post Notable Book of 2016, and The Editor, named by NPR as one of the Best Books of 2019. Rowley’s fiction has been published in twenty languages. Originally from Portland, Maine, he is a graduate of Emerson College. He currently resides in Palm Springs.

About the Performer

As a distinguished and decorated performer, Neil Patrick Harris constantly defies the limits of the creative arts by using his chameleon-like approach to every role he undertakes. Harris is a five-time Emmy Award winner. He has hosted and produced the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Tony Awards, and hosted the 2015 Academy Awards. Named an Entertainment Weekly 2008 Entertainer of the Year, he appeared on Time Magazine's 2010 Time 100 List. Harris’s starring role in the hit CBS comedy series How I Met Your Mother garnered multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations, two People’s Choice Awards, and a Critics’ Choice Award. Additional television credits include Doogie Howser, M.D., American Horror Story, Glee, Sesame Street, and Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. Harris starred in the films Gone Girl, The Best and the Brightest, numerous Harold & Kumar titles, Starship Troopers, and many more.
A veteran of the theatre, Harris originated the titular role in Broadway’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Tony, Drama League, and Drama Desk Awards). His additional theatrical credits include productions at Studio 54, New York Philharmonic, Old Globe Theater, Atlantic Theater Co., and many more. Behind the curtain, Harris directed Hollywood Bowl's staging of Rent; directed works at Ediburgh Fringe Festival, Broad Stage Theater, and more; and produced Off-Broadways’s In & Of Itself, directed by Frank Oz. On the web, Neil starred in Joss Whedon’s Emmy Award-winning musical miniseries Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, Prop 8: The Musical, and Neil’s Puppet Dreams, which he also executive produced. Harris’s first book, Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography, released in 2014. He has since authored a New York Times best selling middle grade fiction series, The Magic Misfits. Harris’s numerous voiceover credits include Adventure Time, The Penguins of Madagascar, Family Guy, Spider-Man, and many more.
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I loved this story - the author intends for self reflection and discovery thru the allegory of the dog’s nature, the confidence of the dog, helping the main character thru a personal crisis to find his own internal balance. Most thought-provoking indeed.
The narration is quite excellently done by an actor who has been undervalued, imo, by his portrayal of a trivial and trite character in a tv series best forgotten. I’m pleased to have listened to his narration of this story.
A satisfying listen, definitely recommended.

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I am a cisgender married male with a 13 year old daughter. This book was exactly what I needed.
We r a close family but my kiddo is a pro dancer and my wife is her manager so I don’t see them as much. I’ll be honest it effected me so much. The protagonist is very relatable to the loneliness I feel these days. I chose to read this on a 7 mile run through west Los Angeles with my rescue doggo. Goose bump city. Thank u Steven Rowley. Now if I can just go to the lasagne restaurant he mentions.

A dreamy relatable tale with an inspired lesson.

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Perfectly enjoyable. A nice divertismento between bigger listens. Harris has a nice understated style. I recommend it.

Sweet story, nicely told

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What a heart warming story of finding your way of self acceptance. And the beautiful backdrop of Italy just added to the story.

Pure and lovely story

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there's continuity in the simple story. it's a good romance for a free read. it's just the right length for a short story. the narrator did a fine job.

just enough.

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The Dogs of Venice is a lovely, brief look at what it means to begin again. Neil Patrick Harris does an admirable job as narrator, imbuing Paul (the main character) with humanness and honesty. It’s a sweet story.

Nicely done!

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Most of us have struggled through the aftermath of a failed relationship. Paul BRAVES it.

NPH convincing as a newly separated man

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It is exactly what I needed to hear at this time of my life. If you find yourself alone after many years of being with someone then this will answer your questions of "how do I go on alone from here?". Listen, seek your own solace in being with yourself. You are never really alone because there will always be people who flither in & out of your life perpetually. Learn to be your own best friend, seeking comfort from yourself when it is required and keep your own consul where it is safe, within yourself.
I was born into this world alone and I will die alone.

It is exactly what I needed to hear at this time..

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Cute story, nothing better than Rowley’s writing. NPH as the narrator was absolute perfection. Happy ending for a lonely story.

Love NPH

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A beautiful quick story about knowing one’s self and accepting one’s self and being okay with one’s self. Well read.

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