Saturday, June 13, 2026

The best new books to give this Father’s Day

 
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This Month’s Best New Gifts for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is just around the corner! To help you find the perfect gift for every dad (and every reader) in your life, we’ve rounded up an unmissable assortment of popular new releases.
 
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Book cover for The Fire Agent by David Baerwald
This ‘sweeping historical spy novel’ is ‘paced like a thriller, written like a dream’ (The Boston Globe)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • After he’s drawn into the world of espionage, linguist and musician Ernst embarks on an incredible journey spanning two continents and two World Wars
  • Hailed as a “standout” and “a Father’s Day natural” (Newsday), this gripping read was inspired by the life of the author’s grandfather
  • “From the opening pages of The Fire Agent, we know that we are in the hands of a confident, capable storyteller” (The New York Times)
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Media mentions for The Fire Agent by David Baerwald MEDIA MENTIONS: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Dad Brain by Darby Saxbe
How does fatherhood rewire men’s brains — and change their lives?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A professor and clinical psychologist breaks down the science behind how parenthood can alter a dad’s health, sharpen their mental acuity, and strengthen their connection within society
  • “A must-read for everyone who values the importance of dads and believes in the power of care” (New York Times bestselling author Eve Rodsky)
  • “Compelling and entertaining… Enlightening for dads, their partners, their children, and anyone interested in the role of parenthood in society” (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for Dad Brain by Darby Saxbe MEDIA MENTIONS: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Financial Times, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Hurricane Room by Kim Sherwood
Attention James Bond fans: ‘Get this book and clear your calendar’ (Jeffery Deaver)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The iconic 007 is in top form in this “absolute stunner” (Booklist)
  • A broken James Bond must reunite with the Double O Section to stop a devastating cyberattack — and unmask a traitor within MI6
  • “Sherwood delivers all the hallmarks of a Bond novel” complete with “crackling prose… and a jaw-dropping conclusion” (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for Hurricane Room by Kim Sherwood MEDIA MENTIONS: People, The Washington Post, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Take Me to Your Leader by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Have you ever wondered how you’d handle an alien encounter?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Using science as a guide, a wildly popular astrophysicist explore how aliens might actually look and act — and what they might think of us
  • This New York Times bestseller offers plenty of discussion fodder for anyone curious about extraterrestrial life
  • Dads will love this “fun romp through the possibilities of alien life-forms and the physics that might allow them to land in our backyards” (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for Take Me to Your Leader by Neil deGrasse Tyson MEDIA MENTIONS: Good Morning America, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Associated Press, USA Today, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Children of the Wild by Kevin Powers
Gift this ‘deeply affecting novel’ (Kirkus Reviews) to anyone who loves historical fiction
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • One of June’s must-read books, according to NPR
  • As World War I breaks out, three young people from an isolated Virginia community come of age — and find their lives transformed by the conflict
  • Take it from David Baldacci: “It is a wonderful, poignant novel that deserves to be on as many shelves and reside in as many hearts as possible”
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Media mentions for Children of the Wild by Kevin Powers MEDIA MENTIONS: NPR, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Platform Decay by Martha Wells
Meet Murderbot, the snarky android with legions of fans, in this riveting New York Times bestseller
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A dangerous rescue mission forces Murderbot to contend with human children — and distinctly human feelings
  • The beloved series that inspired an Apple TV show remains “equal parts action-packed, humorous, and heartfelt” (Publishers Weekly)
  • Buckle up for this “incredibly satisfying ride” (Booklist starred review) that will keep readers turning pages
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Media mentions for Platform Decay by Martha Wells MEDIA MENTIONS: The New Yorker, New Scientist, USA Today, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Reactor, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Crossroads by Dusty Baker
Sports fans shouldn’t miss this inspiring memoir from an American icon
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Legendary baseball manager Dusty Baker writes about being mentored by Hank Aaron, winning the World Series, guiding the Houston Astros after a cheating scandal, and more
  • Baker “pours out his soul” (USA Today) as he reflects on his remarkable career
  • Come for the behind-the-scenes stories and leave with life lessons on perseverance and leadership!
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Media mentions for Crossroads by Dusty Baker MEDIA MENTIONS: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, USA Today, San Francisco Chronicle, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel by Douglas Brunt
History buffs will be gripped by this fascinating look at an oft-forgotten business titan
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Meet Emanuel Nobel, the wealthy Russian rival to the Rockefellers and the Rothschilds who built a petroleum empire — and landed in Stalin’s crosshairs
  • This New York Times bestseller gives “well-deserved attention to a little-known slice of history” (Kirkus Reviews)
  • “A brilliant epic… Reads like a political thriller. I could not put this book down” (internationally bestselling author Gareth Russell)
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Media mentions for The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel by Douglas Brunt MEDIA MENTIONS: New York Post, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for A Deadly Episode by Anthony Horowitz
If your dad moonlights as an armchair detective, here’s his next great read
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • This delightful, metafictional whodunit is perfect for fans of classic British mysteries
  • Hollywood has finally come knocking… but as the movie adaptation of Hawthorne and Horowitz’s first case begins to film, the star is murdered
  • Match wits against pugnacious former detective inspector Daniel Hawthorne — but the author will “keep you guessing until the very last page” (Town & Country)
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Media mentions for A Deadly Episode by Anthony Horowitz MEDIA MENTIONS: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Times, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Gardener’s Mindset by Stephen Orr
A thoughtful gift for gardeners and nature lovers
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The former editor in chief of Better Homes & Gardens reflects on the healing power of gardening — and offers helpful advice for growing plants and produce at home
  • Includes stunning photographs and easy-to-start projects
  • “Together, words and images give the reader something increasingly rare in garden books: genuine ideas, and the confidence to use them” (American Gardener)
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Media mentions for The Gardener’s Mindset by Stephen Orr MEDIA MENTIONS: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Real Simple
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House of Day, House of Night
House of Day, House of Night
By Olga Tokarczuk
From the Nobel Prize–winning, New York Times bestselling author behind Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead comes another “marvel” (Publishers Weekly starred review)! When a newcomer arrives in a remote Polish village, she discovers it’s teeming with stories… “Bewitching” (The New York Times).
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A Spool of Blue Thread
By Anne Tyler
A New York Times bestseller and “act of literary enchantment” (The Washington Post) from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author: In a sprawling American home, life unfolds for four generations of the Whitshank clan. “Probably the best novel you will read all year” (Chicago Tribune).
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Sing You Home
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A “powerful, gripping” #1 New York Times bestseller (Booklist): After losing their baby, Zoe and Max separate — without discussing what they’ll do with the embryos they created. And when Zoe falls in love again unexpectedly, a shocking legal battle ensues… “Kept me happily indoors for an entire weekend” (USA Today).
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The John Corey Collection
By Nelson DeMille
A shocking double homicide and a high-stakes mystery will set NYPD detective John Corey on the path to becoming an FBI terrorist hunter… A #1 New York Times bestselling author of “wicked wit” and “mind-twisting suspense” (Newsday) delivers a box set of unputdownable thrillers! “A true master” (Dan Brown).
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Dictator
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High, Wide and Lonesome
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By Hal Borland
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