|  |  | ‘Not only a labor of love, but a love letter to fellow fathers’ (USA Today) | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - Wildly popular author James Patterson offers his top tips to becoming a better dad —in just one hour — in this “funny and wise” read (Booklist)
- This instant New York Times bestseller is “a mind meld of Dr. Spock and Dr. Seuss” (Kirkus Reviews)
- “Patterson brings a wry touch to his advice… sensibly encouraging dads and dads-to-be to shoot for progress over perfection” (Publishers Weekly)
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 |  | Suspense fans should brace themselves: ‘This is Stephen King at his finest’ (Booklist)
| WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - The iconic, highly intelligent PI Holly Gibney faces off against a vengeful serial killer and a dangerous stalker
- Highly anticipated by The New York Times Book Review, The Boston Globe, Vulture, and many more
- This #1 New York Times bestseller proves “he’s not the King for nothing” (USA Today)
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 |  | Gift this novel to the dad who loves history and brilliant prose | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - Inspired by true events, this masterful saga is “on par with Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall” (Publishers Weekly)
- In Tudor England, a peasant boy’s life is turned upside down when he must embrace a claim to the English throne
- Karen Russell raves, “I had no idea that a medieval historical novel could be this wickedly funny”
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 |  | John Grisham and Lee Child are raving about this hot new thriller | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - Over the course of one fateful night, privilege, secrets, and murder collide in an elite Manhattan apartment building
- A clever and twisty tale that “will keep readers up well into the wee hours” (Publishers Weekly starred review)
- Penned by a New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award–winning author
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 |  | A sweeping history of fatherhood — from ancient times to the present day | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - How has the concept of fatherhood changed over time? A historian examines society’s understanding of parenting and masculinity across centuries in this “superbly intelligent” account (The Times)
- “Fatherhood is a richly absorbing piece of history embedded in a wealth of wonderful storytelling” (National Book Award finalist Vivian Gornick)
- Pick this up for anyone who enjoyed Sapiens
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 |  | Get to know the father of American literature like never before | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - A #1 New York Times bestseller from the celebrated Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Alexander Hamilton
- This “monumental achievement” (Booklist starred review) chronicles Mark Twain’s complex life as the nation’s first literary celebrity
- The perfect pick for any dad who loves US history
- “Stands as the new definitive biography of the revered author” (Publishers Weekly starred review)
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 |  | A scorching series starter from one of crime fiction’s biggest names | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - The creator of Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller introduces a brand-new protagonist, Los Angeles County detective Stilwell
- Exiled from the homicide desk and sent to Catalina Island, Stilwell investigates a Jane Doe found in the harbor — but what will he risk for justice?
- Dads who enjoy detective fiction will be captivated by this #1 New York Times bestseller
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 |  | This biography of one of baseball’s greatest characters is a must-buy for any sports fan | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - Learn about the life and legacy of Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver — from his legendary outbursts to his game-changing management style
- A New York Times bestseller hailed as “a long overdue, humanizing reassessment of a near-mythic baseball figure” (Booklist starred review)
- “Miller captures the flawed man and nearly flawless manager in all his profane genius” (The Washington Post)
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 |  | Fans of The Martian and Star Wars will devour this propulsive space adventure | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - While investigating a distant planet that appears to be uninhabitable, two researchers become stranded — and must cross a cavernous landscape populated by mysterious creatures to surv
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