"In this witty, wise, and accessible book, Jules Howard celebrates the humble egg. Breezy and conversational, Howard goes on a journey spanning billions of years, from the first bacteria to us. This is as fun and engaging as science writing gets, and by the end of the book, it’s astounding how much you’ve learned about the history of life."

– Steve Brusatte, professor and paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh and New York Times bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs

"Finally, the egg gets the recognition it deserves in this wonderfully evocative telling of its journey through time and place."

– Gaia Vince, author of Nomad Century and Transcendence

"Mind-bending in the best possible ways. A joy to read."

– Helen Scales, author of The Brilliant Abyss

"A startlingly beautiful exploration of evolution’s crucibles of creation."

– Rebecca Wragg Sykes, author of Kindred

Praise for Jules Howard’s Wonderdog:

“Succeeds in drawing readers in and delivering reliable scientific information packaged in compelling and sometimes heart-warming anecdotes. I have no doubt that even the science-phobic among dog lovers can find Wonderdog exhilarating.”

– Forbes

"Jules Howard’s egg’s-eye view of evolution is dripping with fascinating insights."

–  Alice Roberts, author of Ancestors

"One of my favorite science writers."

– Lucy Cooke, author of Bitch: A Revolutionary Guide to Sex, Evolution and the Female Animal

"A solid study on man’s best friend that can be enjoyed by the casual reader or the historian alike, with an exceptional balance of entertainment and educational value."

– Library Journal

"Wonderdog is a paean to these clever, flexible, charming animals who sit and walk alongside us?and also a humane, thoughtful consideration of the science using and about dogs. You'll want to read it with a dog by your side, so you can regularly turn to them admiringly and tickle their ears.”

– Alexandra Horowitz, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"A fresh and vibrant account of what we’ve learned about dogs from Darwin to today. With a cast of familiar and almost-forgotten characters, Wonderdog tells us why dogs do the things they do—and what it tells us about ourselves. Full of compassion and intrigue, this is scientific storytelling at its very best.”

– Zazie Todd, PhD, award-winning author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy

"Zoologist Howard enlists the help of veterinary professionals, psychologists, ethologists, neurologists, historians, and others in this eclectic history of dogs."

– Publishers Weekly

"Wonderdog is a wonderful, fact-filled, and easy-to-read journey into the heads and hearts of dogs—who they are, what they know, and what they feel. Howard does a masterful job blending the latest science with doses of common sense as he covers what we know and still need to know to give dogs the best lives possible. Wonderdog is a must-read.”

– Marc Bekoff, University of Colorado, author of Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do

"With Wonderdog, Jules Howard explores the highs and the lows of science's sometimes troubled relationship with the domesticated wolf with which we share our homes and lives. With his characteristic lightness of touch, Howard takes us on a journey of discovery that will leave no dog-lover unmoved, and no dog-hater unconverted. A splendid, entertaining and hugely informative read!"

– Adam Hart, author of Unfit for Purpose: When Human Evolution Collides with the Modern World

"A wonderful book! I loved it. Informative and engaging.”

– Virgina Morell, American science writer, contributor to National Geographic and Science, and author of Animal Wise: How We Know Animals Think and Feel

“Offers readers a whirlwind tour of 150 years of research on the minds and behavior of man’s best friend. From Darwin and Pavlov to the latest research in canine science, Wonderdog reflects first-rate scholarship yet reads like a detective novel. This book puts Jules Howard in the top ranks of contemporary science writers.”

– Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It's So Hard to Think Straight About Animals

"Turning wolves into dogs took knowledge, insight and a few cheeky treats along the way. This book contains all three, and is the perfect companion to any dog lover.”

– Ben Garrod, Evolutionary Biologist and Conservationist