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This Month’s Best New Gifts for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is almost here — looking for gift ideas? Among these buzzy new releases, there’s a perfect book for every type of father figure.
 
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Book cover for The #1 Dad Book by James Patterson
‘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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Media mentions for The #1 Dad Book by James PattersonMEDIA MENTIONS:PBS, People, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Never Flinch by Stephen King
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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Media mentions for Never Flinch by Stephen KingMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, Associated Press, USA Today, Vulture, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Salon, Paste, Variety, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for The Pretender by Jo Harkin
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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Media mentions for The Pretender by Jo HarkinMEDIA MENTIONS:Time Magazine, The Washington Post, Harper's Bazaar, The Guardian, New York Post, Paste, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Doorman by Chris Pavone
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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Media mentions for The Doorman by Chris PavoneMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, Town & Country, New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage
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Book cover for Fatherhood by Augustine Sedgewick
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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Media mentions for Fatherhood by Augustine SedgewickMEDIA MENTIONS:The Economist, Associated Press, Financial Times, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Mark Twain by Ron Chernow
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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Media mentions for Mark Twain by Ron ChernowMEDIA MENTIONS:The New Yorker, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Next Big Idea Club, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, New York Post, Bloomberg Businessweek, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Nightshade by Michael Connelly
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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Media mentions for Nightshade by Michael ConnellyMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for The Last Manager by John W. Miller
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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Media mentions for The Last Manager by John W. MillerMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky
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