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
