Olive, Mabel & Me

Life and Adventures with Two Very Good Dogs

By: Andrew Cotter

Narrated by: Andrew Cotter

The story of Olive and Mabel, Labrador retrievers who rose to internet fame as the subjects of Andrew Cotter's BBC sports parodies.

When sporting events were put on hold in March 2020, commentator Andrew Cotter shifted to working from home. The one-on-one competitors? His two Labrador retrievers, Olive and Mabel. In the hilarious videos that ensued, the dogs engage in various contests, from bone-snatching and breakfast-eating to crushing it on the dog walk, while Cotter narrates to hilarious effect. The scene of Mabel, simply standing still in a fetid pond was one of the most popular. Why? Because this is how dogs live, and Cotter captured it with humor and joy. It's why the series has been viewed more than 50 million times, entertaining dog owners, sports fans, and celebrities around the world. Olive and Mabel are more than online celebrities, however, as revealed in this charming narrative.

Filled with stories about how Cotter fell in love with his dogs, his passion for hiking with them through the glens and over the peaks of his native Scotland, and the ongoing relationship between Olive and Mabel (particularly the "competitive fire" lit during these days of quarantine), the memoir is by turns side-splittingly funny and thoughtfully tender. It's sure to resonate with all dog lovers.

©2020 Andrew Cotter (P)2021 Tantor

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I absolutely loved this book. Andrew's sense of humor, his wit in story telling is priceless. It is a must have for any dog lover. Getting the hard cover!

Loved this book!

Humorous and heartfelt book about two good dogs and their human. Very well written and narrated. Looking forward to Mr. Cotter's next prose.

THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!

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This book is so amazing I would die to read it/listen to it 1 trillion times.

Totally entertaining

I’ve had a dog most of my life. I can identify with his descriptions, but he says them in such a dry, humorous way! I smoked through most of the book and laughed out loud very many times. He brought back many memories (although I’ve never climbed a monroe, let alone with dogs). I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants something light, easy and amusing.

Captures the uniqueness and the commonalities that make dogs so lovable

I loved this book. I’ve had dogs all my life and this book showcases all the through how lucky we are to have dogs in our lives. Plus it made me laugh out loud more than a few times