Bodie on the Road - Belinda Jones

THE BOOK

BODIE ON THE ROAD – TRAVELS WITH A RESCUE PUP IN THE DOGGED PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

In a nutshell: “EAT, PRAY, LOVE meets MARLEY & ME”

USA: Skyhorse 5th June 2018 GERMANY: Benevento March 2018 UK: Summersdale June 2018

THE BACKGROUND

Before they met…

BODIE was on death row at a gangland kill shelter, having been abandoned by his owner.

BELINDA was in a heap on the floor of her LA apartment, having been dumped by the man of her dreams.

Two lost souls more than ready to find a new life.

Together they embark on a 2,000 mile road trip in pursuit of love, adventure & tail-wagging happiness…

THE JOURNEY

This feel-good doggysey from Los Angeles to Portland, Oregon features a multitude of dog-themed activities including:

CALIFORNIA: afternoon tea at Doris Day’s dog-friendly hotel, meeting the creator of Kennel N.5 Furfume in Carmel, a saloon stop in Sunol (near San Francisco) where a dog was elected mayor and ran for 13 consecutive years

OREGON: a Portland hotel with a dog concierge, a 20-dog pack run in the woods, a session with a pet psychic and a reunion with Bodie’s big-dog-love Winnie

REVIEWS of BODIE ON THE ROAD

“The perfect getaway for any woman who has ever questioned her choices, doubted she could find true love, or just needed a new perspective. Part travel guide, part road trip, and all heart, Bodie on the Road is the cure for any wrong turn in a relationship or life. Belinda writes beautifully, while exposing her heart, her insecurities, and her humanity; while Bodie, handsome, steadfast, and reliable, provides the wisdom and charm we all desire.”

―Teresa Rhyne, New York Times bestselling author of The Dog Lived (And So Will I)

“Sharing the culture and the history of the many unique places they visit, along with Belinda’s wit and wisdom, this book will stand on its own as one of the classic canine road trips!”

― Coastal Canine Magazine

“Bodie on the Road is the perfect escapist read for any dog lover; pages of pleasure for anyone who’s ever wanted to drop everything, pack up the car, grab the dog, and leave. . . . This is a travel guide with a difference: one with real heart.”

―Dogs Monthly Magazine

“From a surprisingly poignant visit to the Snoopy museum to that dewy glass of rosé in the Napa Valley, there are so many moments to savor on this delicious journey.”

―Jan Moran, author of The Winemakers

“Bodie is a real gem… he healed Belinda’s heart and made her feel complete. A must-read for any dog lover, foodie, travel enthusiast or woman feeling a little lost.”

– Tishylou’s World

PRAISE FOR BELINDA’S OTHER BOOKS

“A wise and witty read about the secret desires deep within us.”

– Marie Claire on Divas Las Vegas

“There’s something about Belinda Jones’s writing that takes you away to whatever beautiful setting she’s evoking and holds you there right until you reach the last page.”

– Daily Express on Out of the Blue

“Definitely worth cramming in your suitcase.”

– Cosmopolitan on The California Club

“Fans of Belinda Jones will recognise her warm, funny style and newcomers will find themselves drawn to her great characterization… hold the plane, we’ll be right over.”

– Heat on The Love Academy

‘Brilliantly written, wonderfully evocative and of course funny – it’s my favourite book from the author yet.’

– The Sun on Winter Wonderland

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Belinda Jones is a British magazine journalist, bestselling author and award-winning dog blogger. (www.bodieontheroad.com) She has penned 11 escapist beach reads (primarily for Penguin Random House) that can also double as travel guides to destinations from Costa Rica to Capri. Her first road trip memoir On The Road to Mr Right: A Search for the American Dream Guy made the Sunday Times Top 10 Non Fiction Bestseller List alongside her writing hero Bill Bryson. With Bodie On The Road (and in life) she is now less Thelma & Louise, more Turner & Hooch. (More author info here)