The Stars Look Like Home

by T.J. Klune

From beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune comes a heartwarming story about a good boy in search of a great life. The Stars Look Like Home is a funny and moving adventure about finding one’s place in the universe from the perspective of a dog.

A The dog does not die in this.

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Adult, Contemporary, Adult Fiction, Animals

Audible Audio

Expected publication January 12, 2027

About the author

TJ KLUNE is a Lambda Literary Award-winning author (Into This River I Drown) and an ex-claims examiner for an insurance company. His novels include The House in the Cerulean Sea and The Extraordinaries. Being queer himself, TJ believes it's important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive, queer representation in stories.

Reviews

[Youssra (semi ia- shelving books don't mind me)]

it's about a dog finding his place in the world. I'm legit already crying.

[Ben Howard]

A new T.J. Klune book!!! and the title is from a Britney song!!!


stream Alien by Britney Spears!

[Cassandra]

scheduling my next breakdown a year from now like it’s a dentist appointment 🫶🏼

[Kyle]

Shut the f*ck up, I’m already crying!

[Hannah Travis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even with being a cat person this book was so great. TJ Klunes writing never disappoints me. Tears were shed, as expected. Smiles were worn throughout. Thank you for another great journey.

[Meghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a marvelous adventure about what it means that life isn't forever! Burke asks many existential questions as he experiences so many highs and lows in his young life and they are ones I have joined him in asking myself. Reading from Burke's pov had me on a complete emotional roller coaster from laughing and feeling so many warm fuzziess to crying so I couldn't see the words. The amazing found family and reminder of how we're not supposed to live life alone is one of the joys of this story! I'm so in awe of how TJ Klune can write such unique stories, but they have the same deep heart and impact that will stay with me. Completely heartwarming and beautiful! A new favorite!

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

The star of TJ Klune's newest standalone feel-good novel is Burke, a shollie dog (German Shepherd/Border Collie mix) who is searching for meaning and purpose in life, and a place to call home. The thing I loved most about this book was Burke's voice... it's hilarious, delightful, and full of merry dog energy. If you're like me, you'll out loud at Burke's inner dialogue and conversations with other dogs, and weep at his earnest heart-to-hearts with the humans in his life. This book gave me all the feels!! What a great read.

(as the book promises: THE DOG DOES NOT DIE AT THE END)

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

My gosh, this book. Look, I was crying within the first couple chapters but I also laughed and felt all warm and fuzzy. This is a book for dog lovers one hundred percent. But it will make you feel ALL the feels in the best way. I loved it. It made me over-explain things and snuggle my dogs repeatedly as I was making my way through the book. It does have a happily-ever-after, so don't worry. You're in good hands.

Thank you to Edelweiss and the publisher for an advanced reading copy.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Edelweiss, T.J. Klune, and the publisher for this free ARC. TJ Klune has done it again, he has written another heart warming masterpiece. Told from a dog’s point of view, The Stars Look Like Home will have you smile at Burke’s child-like enthusiasm and loyal, enduring love. There are also moments of sadness that will rip your heart out. I strongly suggest reading this book, especially with a dog at your side.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a surprising and touching story! I'm not sure what I expected but I loved the dogs' perspectives. Humans really do have small brains ;) Great reminder for humans to just keep going also

[Sharon Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a special book! I just loved it. The story is about all the things that TJ writes about , found family, grief, courage, sadness , happiness.....life.




*minor spoiler*



Characters from another TJ Klune book make a brief cameo , I just about died when I read it. 😭😭😭

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have no words to describe how heartbreakingly beautiful this book is. This book will stay with me forever.

[Ellie]

I've just seen the cover (gorgeous) and blurb (heartbreaking) and I am so incredibly excited for January 2027!