Father’s Day is quickly
approaching. But don’t panic. There’s still time to find something for your dad
that will have you earning The Favorite Child Award.
If your dad coached your ball
team, or the two of you spent quality time at the ballpark, this book is a
perfect choice. While John Grisham is well known for his legal thrillers, Calico
Joe whisks the reader to a baseball park in 1973. This is a quick and easy
read story that takes a nostalgic look at American life without being overly
sentimental.
Everyone knows by now that The
Cuckoo’s Calling was written by J.K. Rowling (of Harry Potter fame) under
the pen name Robert Galbraith. This well-written, engrossing detective novel is
the first in the Cormoran Strike series. Your dad will love it.
Although Laura Hillenbrand
wrote Unbroken
in 2010, the book is getting its second wind thanks to the movie adaptation
that is set to release this coming December. It’s the true story of a World War
II pilot who survived a plane crash and a stint in a POW camp. Perfect for
military-loving or history-buff dads.
If your dad loves his grill,
have I got a book for him! Chris Lilly is executive chef at Big Bob Gibson
Bar-B-Q. He’s a 6-time winner of the World Championship BBQ Cookoff, and he
reveals all the family secrets in Big
Bob Gibson’s BBQ Book—everything from glazes, to rubs, and roasting
techniques. This one is mmmm-mmmm good! 
For the travelin’ dad, I
found Once
In A Lifetime Trips by Chris Santella. Arranged by destination type—island,
jungle, ocean, desert, mountain, country, sky, city—this book will stir your
dad’s dreams of seeing the world with 50 extraordinary adventures complete with
beautiful photographs and vivid essays.
There you have it, my list of
book suggestions for your dad. Please give him an extra big hug (I so wish my
dad were here so I could do the same). Enjoy every minute of Father’s Day!
