Shop Our Must-Have Father's Day Gift Guide

There's a book here for everyone, from the tech-savvy to the birdwatching-hobbyists. Scroll down to find the perfect read for your loved one.

All the Colors of the Dark: A Read with Jenna Pick by Chris Whitaker

All the Colors of the Dark: A Read with Jenna Pick

Chris Whitaker

For the plot-twist seeker:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of We Begin at the End comes a soaring thriller and an epic love story that “hits like a sledgehammer . . . an absolutely must-read novel” (Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl).

A missing person mystery, a serial killer thriller, a love story, a unique twist on each, Chris Whitaker has written a novel about what lurks in the shadows of obsession and the blinding light of hope.

The Fate of the Day by Rick Atkinson

The Fate of the Day

Rick Atkinson

For the history buff:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the second volume of the landmark American Revolution trilogy by the bestselling author of The British Are Coming, George Washington’s army fights on the knife edge between victory and defeat.

The Technological Republic by Alexander C. Karp, Nicholas W. Zamiska

The Technological Republic

Alexander C. Karp, Nicholas W. Zamiska

For the tech guru:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the Palantir co-founder, one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025, and his deputy, a critically-acclaimed and sweeping indictment of the West’s culture of complacency, arguing that timid leadership, intellectual fragility, and an unambitious view of technology’s potential in Silicon Valley have made the U.S. vulnerable in an era of mounting global threats

Turning to Birds by Lili Taylor

Turning to Birds

Lili Taylor

For the hobbyist:

Eye-opening essays about searching for peace in the cacophony of birds and discovering a world of meaning in small moments—from award-winning actor Lili Taylor. Taylor's lyrical prose and thoughtful meditations on both the art we make and the art we discover around us create a sense of intimacy and wonder, inviting readers to see the world through new eyes and to find joy in the most unexpected places.

The Dad Coach by Mike Matheny, Jerry B. Jenkins

The Dad Coach

Mike Matheny, Jerry B. Jenkins

For the mentor:

The New York Times bestselling author of The Matheny Manifesto offers the definitive guide to coaching youth baseball and instilling positive values on and off the field, Drawing on Matheny’s playing and coaching expertise at every level of the game, The Dad Coach is an engaging and essential resource for anyone, regardless of experience, who wants to coach their players to success in baseball and life.

Prequel by Rachel Maddow

Prequel

Rachel Maddow

For the news reader:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Rachel Maddow traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to World War II, when a handful of committed public servants and brave private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis.

There Is No Place for Us by Brian Goldstone

There Is No Place for Us

Brian Goldstone

For the heart for helping others:

NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS’ CHOICE • Through the “revelatory and gut-wrenching” (Associated Press) stories of five Atlanta families, this landmark work of journalism exposes a new and troubling trend—the dramatic rise of the working homeless in cities across America.

You Deserve to Be Rich by Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings

You Deserve to Be Rich

Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings

For the budget-conscious:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A revolutionary playbook for building generational wealth, no matter where you grew up—from the founders of the explosively popular podcast and financial literacy platform Earn Your Leisure.

Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

Greenlights

Matthew McConaughey

For the best pep-talk giver:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The life-changing memoir that has inspired millions of readers through the Academy Award–winning actor’s unflinching honesty, unconventional wisdom, and lessons learned the hard way about living with greater satisfaction.

On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder

On Tyranny

Timothy Snyder

For the passionate about democracy:

The “bracing” (Vox) guide for surviving and resisting America’s turn towards authoritarianism, from a “public intellectual unafraid to make bold connections between past and present” (The New York Times).

The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson

The Demon of Unrest

Erik Larson

For the deep diver of history:

The author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War in this “riveting reexamination of a nation in tumult” (Los Angeles Times).

Lone Wolf by Adam Weymouth

Lone Wolf

Adam Weymouth

For the escapist:

An illuminating account of one wolf's journey across the Alps into Italy, and what the resurgence of wolves says about our connection to nature, immigration, and one another—from an award-winning journalist.

What's Your Dream? by Simon Squibb

What's Your Dream?

Simon Squibb

For the always brainstorming:

Kickstart your dream business and see it through to success with actionable advice and inspirational stories from entrepreneur, investor, YouTuber, and founder of HelpBnk Simon Squibb. Achieving wealth shouldn’t mean sacrificing your dreams and passions. This book can show you how.

The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman, Michael Bhaskar

The Coming Wave

Mustafa Suleyman, Michael Bhaskar

For the curious about new technology:

An urgent warning of the unprecedented risks that AI and other fast-developing technologies pose to global order, and how we might contain them while we have the chance—from a co-founder of the pioneering artificial intelligence company DeepMind and current CEO of Microsoft AI.

The Year of Living Constitutionally by A.J. Jacobs

The Year of Living Constitutionally

A.J. Jacobs

For the rule follower:

The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically chronicles his hilarious adventures in attempting to follow the original meaning of the Constitution, as he searches for answers to one of the most pressing issues of our time: How should we interpret America’s foundational document?

Mother Emanuel by Kevin Sack

Mother Emanuel

Kevin Sack

For the heart of the community:

A sweeping history of one of the nation’s most important African American churches and a profound story of courage and grace amid the fight for racial justice.

A Promised Land by Barack Obama

A Promised Land

Barack Obama

For the nostalgic:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making—from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy.

The Family Dynamic by Susan Dominus

The Family Dynamic

Susan Dominus

For the ambitious:

What explains those rare families that boast multiple children who achieve extraordinary success? An award-winning New York Times journalist weaves story with science to explore the circumstances that set those families apart.

The Fifteen by William Geroux

The Fifteen

William Geroux

For the lover of forgotten stories:

The revelatory true story of the long-forgotten POW camps for German soldiers erected in hundreds of small U.S. towns during World War II, and the secret Nazi killings that ensnared fifteen brave American POWs in a high-stakes showdown.

Supersonic by Oasis

Supersonic

Oasis

For the music appreciator:

Packed with over thirty hours of interviews with Liam, Noel, and those closest to them, this book documents in unprecedented depth and with their trademark candor and humor the story of their stratospheric rise, the early signs of their downfall, and Oasis’s indelible mark on music history.

We All Want to Change the World by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld

We All Want to Change the World

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld

For the one who takes action:

A sweeping look back at the protest movements that changed America from activist and NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, with personal and historical insights into lessons they can teach us today. Part history lesson and part personal reminiscences of his own activism, We All Want to Change the World will resonate with anyone who recognizes the need for social change and is willing to do the work to make it happen.

All or Nothing by Michael Wolff

All or Nothing

Michael Wolff

For the up-to-date:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of Fire and Fury delivers a breathtaking insider account of the 2024 Trump campaign—undoubtedly the wildest, most unpredictable campaign in U.S. history, including multiple criminal trials, two assassination attempts, and a sudden switch of opponents.

Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama

Dreams from My Father

Barack Obama

For the legacy-minded:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this iconic memoir of his early days, Barack Obama “guides us straight to the intersection of the most serious questions of identity, class, and race” (The Washington Post Book World).

Allies at War by Tim Bouverie

Allies at War

Tim Bouverie

For the peacemaker:

A landmark history of the alliance that won the war and made the peace, by the critically acclaimed author of Appeasement. Ambitious and compelling, revealing the political drama behind the military events, Allies at War offers a fresh perspective on the Second World War and the origins of the Cold War.

The Systems Leader by Robert E. Siegel

The Systems Leader

Robert E. Siegel

For the leader:

A groundbreaking blueprint for mastering “cross-pressures” in a rapidly changing world, teaching leaders to execute and innovate, think locally and globally, and project ambition and statesmanship alike—from a Stanford Business School lecturer and consultant to some of the biggest and most innovative CEOs.

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