Father’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate the man in your life. Whether you are celebrating your Dad, grandad, or another father figure in your life, there is much you can do to make him feel special. Nevertheless, you do not always need to go out of your way to buy an elaborate gift. Sometimes, a simple gesture can mean a lot.
Have you ever thought of buying Dad a book? If he loves to read, why not pick a title and genre he can relate to? After all, book lovers are known for their passion for reading and curiosity. Here are a few titles you could choose from.
For the Dad who likes thrilling adventures
Holmes, Marple, and Poe-by James Patterson and Brian Sitts
Renowned author James Patterson is known for his thrillers and suspense novels. Particularly of interest among his long list of published works is Holmes, Marple, & Poe, which he collaboratively wrote with Brian Sitts. In this thrilling crime novel, three detectives keep their identities secret. Along the way, they attract the attention of the NYPD, who tries to uncover their past.
For the Dad who likes Science Fiction
This thought-provoking novel follows the path of an NYPD detective who encounters a woman afflicted by False Memory syndrome. The syndrome is supposedly caused by a new pathogen affecting the population. In essence, it causes those suffering from it to be consumed by memories of a life they never lived. The NYPD detective teams up with neuroscientist Helena Smith, and they eventually discover that there is a much more sinister source for the pathogen.
For the girl Dad
This heartwarming novel is about a father-daughter relationship. It begins with Dad taking his eleven-year-old daughter for a week at a remote summer camp. This is their last chance to bond before his daughter becomes a teenager. What follows is a battle of love, family, and relationships.
For the Dad who likes crime stories
The Plinko Bounce-by Martin Clark
Andy Hughes has been working as a public defender, looking after the poor, afflicted, and addicted. In the summer of 2020, he comes across a murder case that attracts the attention of the national media. Andy must give his strongest defense, even to those he knows are guilty, which is the case in this murder crime scene. Along the way, Andy must sort out his feelings before it’s too late.
For the Dad who loves thought-provoking stories
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store-by James McBride
The novel’s opening begins with the discovery of a skeleton in a well in a small town in Pennsylvania. What unravels is a deeply moving plot that tells the story of the small community of Chicken Hill as they work collaboratively to protect the life of a young deaf boy without a mother. The novel explores what it means to live in a community.
For the Dad who likes going back in time
This Time Tomorrow-by Emma Straub
Alice wakes up on her 40th birthday to discover that her father is in his 40s, and she is back to her sixteen-year-old self. Seeing her dad in this state, Alice is desperate to make a change for the future. In essence, she looks for a way in the past to help in the present.
For the Dad who loves art
The Lost Van Gogh-by Jonathan Santlofer
Art student Alex buys a simple painting at an antiques store. Unbeknown to her, she is stunned to discover that a lost portrait of Vincent van Gogh is beneath it. Soon afterward, she and her boyfriend, Luke, are swept into a journey of art theft as they try to uncover the truth behind the painting.
For the Dad who loves to BBQ
The Best Grilling Cookbook Ever Written by Two Idiots-by Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey
Often seen on the Food Network, celebrity chefs Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey are two dads with a passion for grilling anything in their backyard. In this step-by-step guide cookbook, they unravel the art of grilling and BBQ, revealing recipes that are simple and delicious.
For the Dad who loves being Spooked
Stephen King is known for his thrilling novels. In this novel, Penny Dahl calls the Finders Keepers detective agency to help her locate her missing daughter. Initially, Holly is reluctant to take the case, but she eventually agrees. Holly is drawn into a puzzle that forces her to find out more about the cause of her daughter’s disappearance.
For the Dad who loves to travel
Destinations of a lifetime-225 of the World’s Most Amazing Places
More than just a coffee table book, this book from National Geographic is packed with photos and inspiring tangible tips for your next adventure. Each destination includes where to eat, where to stay, and what to do.
David Messiha | Staff Writer
