10 Books to Give Dad This Father's Day

Crow Hollow by Michael Wallace

Prudence Cotton is recently widowed and desperate to find her daughter, who was kidnapped by the Nipmuk tribe. She knows her daughter is still alive but stands no chance going into the wilderness to find her by herself. James Bailey was sent to Boston by the crown to investigate the murder of Prudence's husband. Together, the two will strike a deal that leads them on a journey into the wilderness to find Prudence's lost daughter. Allegiances and destinies change forever in this thrilling novel by Michael Wallace.

The Bigger Book of Parenting Tweets by Science of Parenthood

For dads who just need a quick pick-me-up and some social media humor, this book is perfect. Enjoy these candid moments shared by parents who have been there, and done that, and just get it. This roundup of hilarious tweets is the honest look at parenting everyone needs to read and promptly retweet!

Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada by Jimmy Fallon

From late-night host and SNL funny man Jimmy Fallon comes a beautifully humorous little story on the epic battle to make your child's first word be "Dada." With sweet and silly animal illustrations, this book is a great gift for new dads looking for something to read with their kids.

Bourbon Empire: The Past and Future of America's Whiskey by Reid Mitenbuler

From the frontier rebellion to the Gilded Age corruption, whiskey has been a part of America's political, economic, and cultural history. Writer Reid Mitenbuler gives readers an in-depth look into the history of the drink that embodies the American businessman. Evolution, success, and failure come together in this incredible work.

The Bone Tree by Greg Iles

Penn Cage, a former prosecutor, and his fiancée, Caitlin Masters, are targets of the Double Eagles, a powerful KKK division in Mississippi. When his father is forced to flee a murder charge and a group of corrupt cops, Penn knows he has to strike a bargain with the leader of the Double Eagles or find a way to destroy him. Meanwhile, Caitlin uncovers information behind several unsolved civil rights murders that could hold the key to finally putting the Double Eagles behind bars.

Memory Man by David Baldacci

After a football collision, Amos Decker can never forget anything. But this potential gift turns into a curse when Decker arrives home to find his wife, daughter, and brother-in-law murdered. A little over a year later, Decker is called back in to help solve a case that shocked the city of Burlington. Decker uses the opportunity to find out the truth about what happened to his family that fateful night. Memory Man is a thriller that will have readers hooked from beginning to end.

Girl of My Dreams by Peter Davis

America in the 1930s was filled with passion, paranoia, and pain, and Peter Davis catches that all in this stunning new novel. Set in the heart of Hollywood, screenwriter Owen Jant weaves in and out of the delight and destruction that comes with a celebrity crowd. For dads who have a soft spot for American history, Girl of My Dreams shines a light on an era that is corrupt and captivating.

No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State by Glenn Greenwald

Glenn Greenwald left for Hong Kong in May of 2013 to meet with a source who claimed to have evidence of government spying. The source ended up being the infamous NSA contractor Edward Snowden. No Place to Hide documents Edward Snowden's story from his trip to Hong Kong to his reporting for The Guardian to his uncovering of the NSA's abuse of power. Nothing is left undocumented in this tell-all novel of surveillance practices in the US.

Men in Green by Michael Bamberger

Michael Bamberger has always loved the game of golf, which is why he decided to figure out if golf was better back in the 1970s. In an attempt to figure it out, Bamberger creates a list of golf heroes. From Arnold and Jack to Dolphus "Golf Ball" Hull, Bamberger puts together a well-written novel that justly honors his first love: the game of golf.

The Better Man Project by Bill Phillips

Has the dad in your life suddenly gotten on a kick to improve their life? Maybe they just started working out. Perhaps he'd like to see things turn around at work. Either way, this book created by Men's Health Editor in Chief Bill Phillips will give Dad over 2,000 ways to improve his experience in dozens of different scenarios.