For Dads & Grads: A Reading List to Inspire, Entertain & Celebrate June Reading List

Whether you’re celebrating a new graduate or honoring a great dad, the perfect book can spark motivation, adventure, or even a good laugh. This thoughtfully curated list has something for every reader – true stories of heroism and tragedy, thrilling mysteries, a baseball lover’s dream, and even a dash of wilderness-inspired cooking. For the grads, we’ve included empowering reads to encourage bold thinking, purposeful living and chasing big dreams.

Pick one up as a gift – or enjoy it yourself.

For Dads

Challenger – A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space | by Adam Higginbothan
Old Time Hawkey’s Recipes From the Cedar Swamp: A Cookbook | by Old Time Hawkey
The #1 Dad Book: Be the Best Dad You Can Be in 1 Hour | by James Patterson
Bitter Frost | by Bryan Gruley
Bloodstained | by Allie Seibert
Buffalo Hunter | by Stephen Graham Jones
Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments | by Joe Poshansky
How to Build a Car | by Adrian Newey

For Grads

Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. | by Brené Brown
Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance and the Art of Living | by Ryan Holiday
Make Your Bed | by Admiral William H. McRaven
Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things | by Adam Grant
The Let Them Theory | by Mel Robbins

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