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Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About: A Memoir – A Tender Story of Fostering Rescue Pups and Finding Love in the Big City

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THE INSTANT 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From the social media superstar behind @SimonSits, Isabel Klee—known for her heartwarming tales of dog rescue—comes an utterly winning memoir about a twentysomething woman’s search for true love in New York City and the dogs who helped her find it.A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel Klee had always wanted to live in New York City. At age 20, she got her chance, ditching her college upstate and moving into a grungy basement apartment in Manhattan. Dog-obsessed since childhood, her first post- grad job was becoming an assistant to a dog photographer, and something clicked into place: a career focused on helping dogs was the new dream. Isabel quickly found a passion for rehabilitating rescue dogs and helping them get adopted. At the same time, she was caught up in a whirlwind of friendships, parties, fickle boyfriends and grand romances, which she recounts in honest, tender, and sometimes devastating chapters about the search for love and belonging. Isabel’s first true love, though, was Simon, a fluffy puppy who’d been saved from the meat trade. As the highs and lows of her twenties hit Isabel in wave after wave, it was Simon who kept her grounded. Together, Isabel and Simon created a community of dog-lovers and a tight-knit group of friends pursuing their dreams. In this honest and moving memoir, Isabel weaves together the stories of her foster dogs—and the challenges she helped them overcome—with tales of complicated relationships, hard decisions, and great loves in New York City, all leading to a happy ending not only for the rescue pups, but for Isabel herself. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow


Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 28, 2026


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063451077


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 70


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.58 x 8.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5 in Traveler & Explorer Biographies #10 in Women's Biographies #13 in Memoirs (Books)


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  • Beautiful and Honest Book
Format: Hardcover
Curled up on my bed, wearing my “Be Brave Like Tiki” T-shirt with my own dog beside me, I finished *Dog Boys and Other Things I’ve Cried About* by Isabell Klee with tears of happiness in my eyes. Klee invites readers into her life through the lens that matters most to her: love. Love for her family, the men who shaped her life, and of course the dogs who have always been at the center of it all. Her writing is deeply personal and emotionally honest. The way she shares her feelings allows the reader to experience them almost viscerally, as if we are walking alongside her through the moments that shaped her. One of the most compelling parts of the memoir is the journey that leads her to her constant loves, Simon and Jacob. As someone who follows Isabell on Instagram, I already knew the ending of this love story. But knowing the outcome did not make the journey any less meaningful. In fact, it made the unfolding of it even more special. Watching two people do the work to grow, learn, and ultimately build the relationship they have today was genuinely beautiful. Klee writes with tenderness, vulnerability, and humor, creating a story that feels both intimate and relatable. This memoir is about love in all its forms, the messy and emotional moments that shape us, and the quiet ways dogs often anchor our lives through it all. I wholeheartedly recommend this thoughtful, tender, and honest book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026 by Debbie Harris

  • Fantastic Fantastic
Format: Hardcover
Isabel knocked it out of the park (the dog park? lol) with her memoir. Truly such an enjoyable read- I smiled, cried, and laughed. She does a fantastic job of showing us behind the scenes of fostering, insight into the complex emotional rollercoaster of the highs and lows that come with it. Her writing and her story stand on their own, what shocked me most was the lack of any real mention of her social media following. She has over a million followers on TikTok alone yet she reads like a relatable friend and you’re so invested in her story. As a fellow 30 something that also grew up in NJ, but was never brave enough to move to NY, I couldn’t love her book any more. Long before Tiki was brave, Isabel was brave. Looking forward to any future books she writes. 10/10 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026 by Chelsea b

  • A genuine & heartfelt memoir
Format: Hardcover
Prepare to laugh and cry! Ordered this book but since I was traveling I listened to the audiobook read by the author and couldn’t resist binging it. I’m well above the author’s age but her themes of finding yourself as a woman and navigating the world before, during and after Covid in NYC resonated with me as well. I’ve always believed dogs have so much to teach us and her tales of each foster dog she healed with her love and devotion was truly validating and inspiring. A gifted writer Isabel makes us feel like we’re a friend learning, living, laughing and crying along with her. Her story will stay with me in the best possible way for a lifetime. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2026 by Lisa Collins

  • Wonderful story!
Format: Kindle
The story was sweet and heartbreaking and totally uplifting. HOWEVER, shame on the editor - it was so distracting that many of the dates and timelines were completely wrong. I had to just ignore the posted dates and incorrect wording about when things were happening in order to follow the story correctly. Bad editing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026 by Walter D. Pickruhn

  • So touching and well-written
Format: Kindle
I’ve been following Isabel, Simon and Jacob for a while now on social media. They are such great people in a not so great world right now. As a first time dog adopter of a one-eyed rescue dog (Gretl) during Covid, Isabel’s ability to write so eloquently and truthfully about love, loss, finding oneself and how dogs truly do help one to feel less lonely, give one a purpose, create simplicity and causes one to be more loving in general was emotional and heart-warming. A fantastically written book that I highly recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2026 by Lisa M.

  • Beautiful, Messy, and Completely Unforgettable
Format: Hardcover
Isabel Klee has written something truly special. This book is a beautiful, heartfelt depiction of growing up — all the uncertainty, wonder, and self-discovery that comes with it — woven together with an honest and moving portrait of what it means to foster a dog. Klee captures the joys and challenges of fostering with such authenticity: the hope you pour into an animal, the attachment that sneaks up on you, and the bittersweet reality of letting go. And through it all, the dogs at the centre of the story are a perfect reminder of how profoundly animals can shape us — in the most beautiful, and sometimes gloriously messy, ways. If you’ve ever loved a dog, or been changed by one, you’ll find your heart all over these pages. Absolutely loved it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026 by lessyloo

  • An absolute must read!
Format: Kindle
I’m an avid reader and this is one of the BEST books I’ve ever read! Isabel is a great story teller, very honest, raw and funny. I laughed and cried my way through this book. You don’t have to be a dog lover to enjoy this book but if you are, it’s a must read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2026 by mary catherine

  • Amazing. So well written.
Format: Hardcover
Loved! Such a quick easy read - but so moving. As someone who has followed SimonSits on IG - it was fun to see how the different dogs she fostered mirrored experiences she went thru in her own life. It was very raw and honest, and left me in tears a few times as I thought about all times my dog has been there for me. Highly recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2026 by Immediate Appliance

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