
Titles in This Set
Olive, Mabel & Me
Dog Days
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Black & White Publishing
Overview
This two-book collection brings together Andrew Cotter's beloved true stories of life with his Labradors, Olive and Mabel, the dogs whose deadpan sporting commentaries became a worldwide internet sensation. Olive, Mabel & Me tells the heartwarming origin story of the pair, while Dog Days follows a full year of their adventures through diary entries inspired by Samuel Pepys. Together, the set delivers warmth, humor, and gentle wisdom for anyone who has ever loved a dog, making it an easy, feel-good read for commutes, bedtime, or a cozy weekend at home.
About the Books
Andrew Cotter is a BBC sports broadcaster best known for commentating on events like Wimbledon, the Olympics, and the Masters. When lockdown halted live sport, he turned his commentator's voice toward his two Labradors, Olive and Mabel, narrating their everyday squabbles over dinner and walks with the same gravity he'd bring to an Olympic final. The resulting videos were viewed by millions and turned Olive and Mabel into household names. Olive, Mabel & Me expands on that story, introducing readers to sensible, food-driven Olive and endearing, slightly scatterbrained Mabel, and tracing how two ordinary dogs became an unlikely source of comfort during a difficult year. Dog Days continues the story a step further, following Cotter's day-to-day life with the dogs over an entire year through witty, observational diary entries. Both books are written in Cotter's dry, self-deprecating style, balancing laugh-out-loud moments with genuine tenderness about the bond between people and their pets. Fans of the original viral videos will recognize the same voice and humor translated onto the page, while newcomers will find two standalone, easy-to-love reads about the simple joys of dog ownership. Together, these books capture a uniquely heartening piece of recent pop culture history, one that resonated with dog owners and non-dog-owners alike during an unusually hard stretch of everyday life.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Olive, Mabel & Me — The origin story of two Labradors whose deadpan "commentary" videos became an internet sensation watched by millions.
Dog Days — A year-long diary of life with Olive and Mabel, written in the spirit of Samuel Pepys and full of wit and warmth.
About the Author
Andrew Cotter is a Scottish sports broadcaster who has covered major events including the Olympics, Wimbledon, the Open Championship, and the Six Nations for the BBC. He became an unexpected internet star during lockdown when videos of him commentating on his Labradors, Olive and Mabel, went viral and were viewed by millions worldwide. Cotter lives in Scotland and continues to work as a sports commentator alongside writing about his life with his dogs, bringing the same wit and warmth from the broadcast booth onto the page.
Why You'll Love This Set
This pairing offers twice the charm of Olive and Mabel in one place, perfect as a birthday gift, stocking stuffer, or treat for yourself after a long week. Dog lovers will adore the humor and heart on every page, while the paperback format makes it easy to read anywhere, anytime.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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