Eastside Readers: Dog Stars by Peter Heller

Hope. Survival. What remains after the world changes.

Join Eastside Readers this September as we discuss The Dog Stars by Peter Heller, a beautifully written post-apocalyptic novel that explores loss, resilience, and the enduring search for connection in a fractured world.

Set in a near-future America devastated by a pandemic, the story follows Hig, a pilot living a solitary existence with his dog and a small circle of survivors. As he navigates grief, memory, and the possibility of something more beyond the horizon, readers are invited into a moving exploration of humanity at its most vulnerable and hopeful.

Blending literary fiction with survival storytelling, The Dog Stars is both a gripping adventure and a deeply reflective novel about what it means to keep going.

During our discussion, we'll explore:

• Survival, resilience, and hope
• Isolation and the need for human connection
• Nature, memory, and healing
• The novel's prose, themes, and emotional impact
• What remains worth fighting for when everything changes

Thursday, September 17th
7:00 PM

📍 Barnes & Noble Fort Lauderdale
2051 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

Eastside Readers is a welcoming community for readers who enjoy thoughtful conversation, literary exploration, and discovering new perspectives through books.

Whether you're a longtime member or attending for the first time, we'd love to have you join us. Bring your copy, favorite passages, and reflections for what promises to be a meaningful and engaging discussion.

Come meet fellow book lovers and discover why this powerful novel continues to resonate with readers long after the final page. 📚✈️⭐