4.22 Hemali Sodhi: If You Have Dogs, Write About Them!

Find out how she compiled 45 personalised essays by prominent writers, animal welfare activists and individuals with unique voices.  Tara chats with Hemali Sodhi on what makes her book “The Book of Dog” such a wholesome and emotional read. Hemali Sodhi talks about how being a dog parent transformed her into looking at the world differently and motivated her to produce this anthology. How did she find the right proportion of essays to be put up by writers and by activists? What makes every essay so authentic and heartwarming? And what can we do in order to reciprocate our love for dogs? Tune in to listen to some beautiful stories about dogs!If exploring unique cultures, food and people is your forte, listen to Susegad Stories From Goa! A Goa Podcast that explores Goa beyond its beaches. Listen now: Apple Podcasts: https://buff.ly/3kERMwV Spotify: https://buff.ly/384pQQnHemali Sodhi is the founder of A Suitable Agency, an organization that advises writers on their corporate communication and brand strategy. She also heads the communication department at the Centre for Policy Research, a Delhi-based think tank and consults with the New India Foundation. She also supports several animal welfare organizations. She lives in Gurgaon. 'Books and Beyond with Bound' is a podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa of Bound talk to some of the best writers in India and find out what makes them tick. Follow us @boundindia on all social media. Applications for The Bound Publishing Course 2026 are now open.The Bound Publishing Course is a 3-month intensive course on book, magazine, and digital publishing. Through live sessions, workshops, and industry-facing projects, participants gain practical publishing skills and exposure to careers across the industry.Cohort size: 50 seatsFirst round of acceptances: 15th June 2026Applications are reviewed on a rolling bas‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.