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Books for Every Dad: A Father’s Day Reading List
Father’s Day is nearly here, and it’s the perfect opportunity to thank the father figure in your life with a good book. There are all kinds of dads, from history buffs to home chefs and fiction lovers, and we’ve gathered a list of books they are sure to love. Whether he might enjoy reading about World War II espionage, baseball or fishing, our list of dad-approved reads has something for every kind of dad.
Great Fiction Picks for Dad
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Written in 1973 but never published, Michael Crichton’s story of an ill-fated Hollywood movie is a maze of suspense and secrets.
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Change, identity and complex family bonds are explored in Douglas Stuart’s moving story of a young gay man who moves back to his childhood home off the coast of Scotland.
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From the roots of fascism to the rise of Adolf Hitler and the beginnings of the Cold War, this historical spy novel based on true events reads like a thriller while offering a fresh lens into a side of World War II few Americans know about.
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Returning to his quiet Canadian hometown, a former Hollywood executive must finally confront a long-buried secret to build a brighter future. Sly, deeply funny and tender, this is a novel you’ll want to share with everyone you know.
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The eighth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series delivers even more action. In the wake of the Faction Wars, Carl and Princess Donut face a new threat that could jeopardize everything. The stakes are high, the drama is explosive and the future is uncertain in this whirlwind adventure.
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Before Matt Damon, it was a book. Thought dead by his crew, astronaut Mark Watney is left stranded on Mars. In a tale of survival and the indomitability of the human will, this will feel surprisingly close to home.
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Gabriel Tallent pens a story about the power of friendship, nature and adventure in this unique novel about a group of friends climbing boulders in the Mojave Desert.
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Facing a career crisis, a young man moves to the Italian countryside to assist an eclectic elderly woman named Coco, who is living out her final years in a crumbling villa.
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From the author of Long Island and Brooklyn comes a haunting and empathetic collection of short stories that peel back the layers of human hopes, longings and heartbreaks.
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Tasked with interviewing his mentor without a recording device, the narrator of this Ben Lerner novel falls into a tender meditation on art, technology and what it really means to be alive.
Dad-Approved Nonfiction
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Isaac Fitzgerald invites you to follow in the footsteps of Johnny Appleseed for a mesmerizing journey that weaves memory, history and personal anecdotes.
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David McCullough presents the story of a nation and the people who brought it to life in this extensive history based on both American and British documents and archives. This deluxe edition features a slipcase, striking sprayed edges and more.
The Visionaries: Bretton Woods, the Marshall Plan, and the Making of the Post-World War II Order
James Holland
Hardcover
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Historian James Holland chronicles the timeline of the Marshall Plan, which paved the way for change in the aftermath of WWII.
Ghosts of Sicily: The True Story of the Naval Intelligence Agents Who Courted the Mob to Fight Nazis in America and the Battlefields of Italy
Mark Harmon, Leon Carroll
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Hardcover
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World War II history comes alive in unexpected ways in another harrowing true tale from the authors of Ghosts of Honolulu and Ghosts of Panama. This time, the focus in on the daring agents who called for an unlikely ally against Nazis: The Italian mafia.
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Using diaries, letters, speeches and more, renowned historian H.W. Brands examines the life of George Washington, the reluctant figure who laid the groundwork for leadership in the early days of America.
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Prolific historians Ken Burns and Geoffrey C. Ward, alongside a similarly prolific supporting cast, take us deeper into the American Revolution than ever before, spotlighting the struggle for independence and how it’s still rippling across the nation today.
Neptune's Fortune: The Billion-Dollar Shipwreck and the Ghosts of the Spanish Empire
Julian Sancton
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Hardcover
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A billion-dollar shipwreck. A determined treasure hunter. A vast ocean floor. From the author of Madhouse at the End of the Earth, a gripping true historical adventure and the thrilling quest to recover one of the Spanish Empire’s lost treasures.
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From the author of beloved story collections like Me Talk Pretty One Day and Holidays on Ice comes another round of quirky, bittersweet and delightful essays about the roles we play for the people in our lives, in this place we call home.
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From a soccer legend comes an inspirational story of perseverance, reliance and self-discovery. Not just a memoir, but a powerful look at sports and mental health.
London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth
Patrick Radden Keefe
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Hardcover
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Patrick Radden Keefe uncovers the gripping true story of a young man whose life is cut short after he becomes entangled in London’s dark underworld. As his parents launch a harrowing search for answers, the case exposes danger, corruption and one family’s devastating loss.
Sports, Eats and Hobbies
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Bestselling author, critic and football fanatic Chuck Klosterman tackles his favorite sport with Football. This cultural analysis of America’s most popular game is a thought-provoking deep-dive full of humor and history.
The Magical Game: The Spirit and History of Baseball's Superstitions, Rituals, and Curses
Addy Baird
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Hardcover
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Tracing baseball’s superstitious beginnings to the beliefs fans and players continue to follow today, this is a deep dive into the history of baseball that doesn’t usually make newspaper headlines.
To Catch a Fish: Essays on the Joy, Frustration, Curiosity, and Allure of Fishing
Mark Kurlansky
Hardcover
$25.00
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Whether you’re curious about what goes on in the fish’s mind or wondering what to do with your catch, these fishy tales deliver plenty of interesting facts about the age-old pastime.
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Alan Shipnuck masterfully takes Rory McIlroy’s incredible life story and paints an illuminating portrait of one of the most important golf players in the post-Tiger Woods era.
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Star Wars fans will appreciate this quirky illustrated tale featuring funny and endearing adventures with plenty of father-child shenanigans.
New School Barbecue: Recipes for Next-Level Smoking and Grilling from Austin's LeRoy and Lewis
Evan LeRoy, Paula Forbes
Hardcover
$35.00
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Encouraging outside-the-box grilling methods, the visionary chef behind LeRoy and Lewis shares recipes and techniques that make delicious BBQ accessible beyond his famous Texas restaurant.
Spain My Way: Eat, Drink, and Cook Like a Spaniard
José Andrés, Sam Chapple-Sokol
Hardcover
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José Andrés shares recipes that highlight the rich, delicious ingredients and culinary techniques that are rooted in Spanish culture and history.
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There is so much more to a watch than you might think. Timekeeping has a rich and interesting history, and this book offers valuable insights for any collector or watch enthusiast.
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The Kelce Brothers tackle life’s biggest conundrums in their new book No Dumb Questions. Covering sports, family, science, food and everything in between, the Super Bowl champs and New Heights podcast hosts offer their signature wit and wisdom in this debut book.
AC Barbeque: The Husky and Handsome Guide to Grilling: (A Cookbook)
Anthony Anderson, Cedric The Entertainer
Hardcover
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BBQ meets comedy in this soulful celebration of Southern cooking, packed with flavorful recipes including favorites like jerk ribs and baked beans, as well as irresistible sauces.
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Humans and dogs have a long, loving relationship, but when did it start? Thomas W. Laqueur examines the bond between man and man’s best friend in this stunning blend of history, art, culture and the canine companions that keep us company along the way.