Father’s Day is here! What did you get your old man? Another stupid tie he doesn’t need? More grilling paraphernalia? Get the best dude in your life something that he’ll love.
Books.
Trust me on this.
Here are 5 books to grab for Dad for Father’s Day:
1. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Sure, Dad’s seen the movie. But the attention to detail Hillenbrand goes into when describing the plane? Unreal. Dad will dig all the history references and the building and rebuilding of stuff and the atrocities of war. Man book. Good.
2. A Spy Among Friends by Ben MacIntyre
Because believe it or not, Dad was a kid once too. And like you, he probably secretly wanted to be a spy. Years later, he’s your dad, but he still harbors that itty bitty secret desire to be a super secret spy. Keep Dad from spying on your stuff by giving him this book so he can read about actual real life honest to goodness spies. I’m not a fan of the cover of the book so, wrap it in brown paper like a ninja. Er, super secret spy!
3. The Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Sides
When Dad’s not dreaming of being a super spy, he’s navigating a ship. Here’s the tale of a captain who navigated toward the North Pole. I don’t wanna spoil it for you, but be glad Dad wasn’t on the USS Jeannette. This is my MUST READ pick for all Dads. And Granddads. I bought this title for Mr. Pam when it came out. Get it for Captain Dad.
4. Empire of Deception by Dean Jobb
If you’ve heard the phrase: “There’s a sucker born every minute” then you know what I’m talking about. Think roaring 20s, smart lawyer, deception, swindling, Panamanian oil wells. Thirty million dollars worth of swindling. Oh boy. Mr. Pam doesn’t know it, but he’s getting this in his Father’s Day basket. Gift bag. thingy.
5. Finders Keepers by Stephen King
Because good old Dad’s been reading Stephen King since he was in high school and you’ll want to add this to his collection. This plot has creepy Johnny Depp style movie written all over it. Opening lines are everything people. Dig this: Wake up, genius.
Stephen King, creeping out families for decades. He’s the dude. The creepy serial killer writer dude. just what Dad wants.
There you have it. Pick one or pick all. Give the best dude in your life a book. Happy Father’s Day Dad!