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Moving to My Dog's Hometown

Stories of Everything I Didn't Know I Wanted

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Pub Date Jan 09 2026 | Archive Date Nov 29 2025

Rootstock Publishing | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles


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"Betsy Vereckey was thirty-seven and newly divorced when she rerouted her life from New York City to a tiny town in New Hampshire she knew virtually nothing about . . . except that it was her dog’s hometown. A lot of people switch up their lives after a divorce, but only a dog lover would drive a rental car north with just a duffel bag and a Glen of Imaal terrier named Ronan in the backseat.

While Betsy’s decision to move to Hanover was motivated by a desperate need for change—along with the fact that Mercury was no longer in retrograde and she’d been offered a “garden” apartment she could almost afford—sometimes challenging circumstances and a cosmic hunch lead you right where you’re meant to be.

From the author of the essays “How my dog helped me find love again” (Newsweek) and “This recipe is the best thing I got from my divorce” (Washington Post) comes a relatable, funny and inspiring memoir for anyone feeling stuck in life. As Betsy discovers in writing these stories, taking a leap of faith to find your personal authenticity isn’t wrong—it’s the key to happiness." 

"Betsy Vereckey was thirty-seven and newly divorced when she rerouted her life from New York City to a tiny town in New Hampshire she knew virtually nothing about . . . except that it was her dog’s...


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eBook: 9781578692132

eBook: 9781578692132


Advance Praise

Betsy Vereckey’s debut memoir, Moving to My Dog’s Hometown, is like a long, restorative walk with an old friend. With equal parts candor and humor, Vereckey unleashes a page-turning tale about divorce and life’s unexpected detours. It’s a story about our very human need for companionship and a tender-hearted reminder that not all who wander are lost.”

—Wendy Willis Baldwin, author of The Sisters We Were

Betsy Vereckey’s debut memoir, Moving to My Dog’s Hometown, is like a long, restorative walk with an old friend. With equal parts candor and humor, Vereckey unleashes a page-turning tale about...


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ISBN 9781578692040
PRICE $18.99 (USD)
PAGES 222

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