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Father's Day Gifts for the Bookish Dad

Father's Day is just around the corner, so you're probably searching for the perfect gift to get for your dad. Despite all of their corny jokes, dad's are pretty cool. If you're dad is a reader, then you've come to the right place. We've made a list of great new releases that will make the perfect Father's Day gift!

Father's Day Gifts for the Bookish Dad

Everyone Brave is Forgiven

Chris Cleave

Release Date: May 3, 2016

If your dad loves historical fiction about World War II, then this book is for him. Everyone Brave is Forgiven follows the story of Mary and Alistair, who meet and fall in love after enlisting to fight in the war. It's inspired by the love letters written between Cleave's grandparents, and it reminds us of the large array of challenges people faced during World War II. Yes, it does have a bit of romance in it. But hey— even your dad can be a hopeless romantic.

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Shoe Dog

Phil Knight

Release Date: April 26, 2016

You might catch you dad throwing on his Nike's to go for a run, but does he know how his favorite shoes came to be? Shoe Dog is a memoir about Phil Knight, the founder of Nike, and it tells the story of how the company got to be the behemoth that it is today. Combining the story of an iconic athletic brand with the tale of building a corporation from the ground-up, this book will make a great gift for the business-savvy sports fanatic.

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The Fireman

Joe Hill

Release Date: May 17, 2016

Did your dad tell you ghost stories while growing up or willingly took you to see scary movies? Then maybe he'll enjoy this new thriller by Joe Hill, a master of horror and all things spooky. In the book, a plague has spread across the world that causes people to spontaneously burst into flames. A vigilante known as The Fireman has the disease, but he learns how to control it and attempts to use his power to avenge the dead. If your dad can handle a spine-chilling story, then this is the book for him. But maybe tell him to leave the lights on while he's reading.

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Before the Fall

Noah Hawley

Release Date: May 31, 2016

If your Dad binge-watched Lost, then he'll probably enjoy this new thriller about the survivors of a plane crash. Before the Fall switches between telling the backstories of the people who died in the crash and showing the aftermath for the two people who survived. The suspense throughout the book will have your dad on the edge of his seat, and he probably won't be able to put it down.

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Game 7, 1986

Ron Darling with Daniel Paisner

Release Date: April 5, 2016

For the baseball-fanatic father, Game 7, 1986 will give him an insider look on what it's like to be a professional athlete. Sports analyst Ron Darling talks about his time as a baseball player and discusses the defining moment of his athletic career. This memoir offers a unique opportunity for readers and sports fans to see what it's like to compete at the highest level of the game and deal with the pressure of having everything on the line in a single moment.

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End of Watch

Stephen King

Release Date: June 7, 2016

If your dad loved the rest of the Bill Hodges trilogy, then it's the perfect time to get him the concluding book to this chilling series. Bill Hodges and Holly Gibney are desperately trying to find a way to stop the Mercedes Killer, and they are in danger of becoming victims themselves. End of Watch is filled to the brim with thrilling action and terrifying revenge plots, and it's sure to frighten even the toughest of dads.

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Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling

Meathead Goldwyn and Greg Blonder

Release Date: May 10, 2016

There's nothing better than having a barbecue on a warm summer night. But does your dad know how to grill the perfect steak for your family cookout? If you want to help your dad up his grilling game, then we highly recommend this cookbook. Filled with 175 delicious recipes, Meathead will teach your dad the science behind grilling and show him all of the best techniques for cooking up the most flavorful meat.

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The Romanovs

Simon Sebag Montefiore

Release Date: May 3, 2016

The Romanovs is a great read for dads who are history buffs. Based on new research, this book tells the story of the famous Russian monarchs whose lives were filled with both triumph and tragedy. It is an epic tale of the history of Russia and the extremely flawed monarchs who ruled over the country for hundreds of years. It's almost like Game of Thrones in real life.

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Love That Boy

Ron Fournier

Release Date: April 12, 2016

All dads want the world for their children, but sometimes expectations can outpace reality. In Love That Boy, political columnist Ron Fournier talks about his son Tyler's Asperger's diagnosis and how they learned to cope with the challenges it created. This memoir is a heart-warming story of unconditional love and overcoming the unexpected hurdles that life throws at you.

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The House of Secrets

Brad Meltzer and Tod Goldberg

Release Date: June 7, 2016

If your dad loves mysteries and has secretly wanted to be a spy his whole life, then he will love the House of Secrets. Hazel is the daughter of Jack Nash, who hosts a popular conspiracy TV show. When her father is killed in a car accident, Hazel discovers secrets about him that make her question everything. This book will have your dad hunting for conspiracies everywhere he goes.

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The Jazz of Physics

Stephon Alexander

Release Date: April 26, 2016

Is your dad a science or a jazz enthusiast? Then he may be surprised to learn that that jazz and physics often work hand in hand. The author Stephon Alexander is a physics professor and a jazz musician, and he made the connection between the two fields while playing the saxophone and improvising equations. The Jazz of Physics is a fascinating read, and your dad will learn something new on every page.

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New Releases Week of June 7

June is here, along with dozens of books that would look really great in your hands or on your shelves! While heavy hitters Stephen King and James Patterson both have new releases, the romance genre can boast great new novels. Bestselling author Cathryn Fox's steamy new story, Engaging the Bachelor, is out today, along with bestselling author Tracy Wolff's enticing Lovegame, and Kelly Jamieson's hot sport romance, Shut Out. While King and Patterson may grab the most attention in the Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense genre, award winning author Dorothy Cannell's newest cozy mystery, Goodbye, Ms. Chips, is a notable release also out today!

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Best Books to Read by the Pool: New Adult Romance

It's finally that time of year again— the weather is getting hotter and local pools are starting to open for the summer season. While it's fun to swim and cool down in the water, it's also nice to relax and lie down by the pool side. If you're a fan of the latter, you may need something to read while you relax. For fans of new adult romance, we've found the best books to read by the pool so you don't have to! If you're more interested in a fun mystery to read, check out our Best Books to Read by the Pool: Cozy Mysteries!

Best Books to Read by the Pool: New Adult Romance

The Prince & The Player: Dirty Cinderella

Tia Louise

Release Date: May 17, 2016

Grand Duke Reginald Winchester has been exiled from his kingdom, and he isn't too happy about it. He finds himself at a gambling resort in Miami, and he crosses paths with Zee Wilder and her sister while there. He gets Zee to help him with his plan to humiliate the person who caused him so much pain. In return for their help, Zee and her sister will get a place on Easy Street. Both girls find themselves falling for members of this royal family, which may get in the way of the grand plan.

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Shut Out

Kelly Jamieson

Release Date: June 7, 2016

Only one season ago, Jacob Flass was set to go to the NHL. But after a frightful night that ruined his future, he's forced to go to Bayard College to study and play hockey. He's supposed to be on his best behavior here, but he can't help but flirt with Skylar Lynwood. Skylar thinks that he's out of her league, but she still can't resist him. If she risks everything for Jacob, will she be able to get him to open up, or will he shut her out?

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Lovegame

Tracy Wolff

Release Date: June 7, 2016

Ian Sharpe is a crime novelist, and his life is focused on writing about serial killers. While researching a new story, he comes across a popular Hollywood actress who has an extrememly dark secret. Veronica Romero knows that men lust after her, and she thinks that she can control Ian just as well as every other man she's encountered. But he somehow makes her feel safer than anyone ever could, and she begins to open up to him about her secrets.

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Engaging the Bachelor

Cathryn Fox

Release Date: June 6, 2016

Gemma Carr has a reputation of being a bad girl, but it's been a while since she's been with anyone. Carson Reynolds is a hot doctor from Southhampton, and she knows that she shouldn't involve herself in his life. They knew each other in the past, but it's been a long time since they had any contact with one another. When Carson proposes a fake engagement that might save Gemma's reputation, will she accept?

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Love Me To Death

Sharlay

Release Date: February 10, 2016

Brennan Cole is a player, and all of his relationships are "no-strings attached." He just doesn't want the commitment. When he's suddenly down on his luck and low on cash, he signs up for an acting job that could break his rules about commitment. Neddie Waters is terminally ill, and her mother desperately wants her daughter is to find love before her sickness gets too bad. To fulfill her mother's wishes, Neddie hires Brennan to play her lover and vows that she won't ACTUALLY fall for him. But sometimes, things don't go as you planned...

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Interview with Rachel Van Dyken, Author of Empire

Tell us a little about your new release, Empire.

Empire is the seventh book in the Eagle Elite series, all of them are interconnected stand alone mafia stories. Think Hogwarts meets The Sopranos 😉 Empire follows Sergio Abandonato, heir to one of the largest mafia dynasty's in the world, that is, if he wants it, but after the death of his young wife, the last thing he wants is to fix a crumbling empire and marry the girl he needs to in order to claim it. Marriage again sounds like a death sentence. This book is basically the story of his healing, loss, and ability to find love again amidst a new war that is brewing between the Italians and the Russians. It's one of my favorite of the series, Val, the love interest is really innocent but also super brave and strong, I love female leads who can hold their own.

How many books are you planning for the Eagle Elite series?

Honestly, if people keep reading them, I'll keep writing them. I know a lot of people don't like to read series that are ongoing but I feel like this is one of those series you can jump in with at any point and not be lost.

Who is your favorite leading man from the Eagle Elite series? Favorite leading lady?

It's always the guy that I'm writing, so right now, it's Sergio 😉 Mil will always be one of my favorite leading ladies because she's amazing with a knife and can take any of the guys down if she wants.

If Empire was turned into a movie, who would you pick to play Sergio?

Thats a really hard question! I honestly haven't thought about who would play him, I cast the rest of the guys but hadn't cast him yet, I would want someone really intense and dark, someone who could bring to life the character that I have in my head.

Which of your characters, from any of your books, would you most like to meet in real life?

I think I would like to meet Frank, he's the boss of the Alfero family. Not only does he have lots of secrets but he's seen a lot of things. I bet he'd be really interesting--that is if he would actually talk about any of it.

What is your favorite quote or scene from Empire?

"Because when I kiss you I forget all about the pain of loss and remember the joy of being found."

Rachel Van Dyken is the author of the new book Empire.

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Books to Read if You Like Dark Romances

Love isn't always sunshine and roses. Sometimes it can be dark, raw, and captivating. Due to their more sinister and uncensored content, dark romance novels are not for the faint of heart. The men may be brooding and the women may be damaged, but they still manage to find love through all of the turmoil. If you want to take a trip on the wild (and maybe more sinister) side, check out our list of books to read if you like dark romances. Like your book boyfriends a deeper shade of bad? Then check out our Bad Boys of Summer post!

Books to Read if You Like Dark Romances

Empire

Rachel Van Dyken

Release Date: May 31, 2016

Sergio Abandanto is a member of the mafia, and he has suffered a great deal. It is his job to help mend the broken Empire, which was shattered apart years ago. Although he isn't too fond of the idea, he might need to consent to an arranged marriage to help bring the family back together. Sergio is filled with an anger and darkness that could either help him rise to the top or destroy him in the process.

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Backfire

Keri Lake

Release Date: June 9, 2016

Every man has a weakness, even if they seem invincible. Jase's is probably his thirst for revenge after he was tortured and thrown into prison by his enemies. Getting back at them is his one goal, but a beautiful woman sneaks into his life and distracts him from his mission. Lucia is willing to follow him into the darkness, but it could put them both in danger.

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Marek

S. Nelson

Release Date: April 3, 2016

Cole Marek is the president of the Knights Corruption MC, and his one goal is to legitimate their livelihood. All of a sudden, the Savage Reapers attack him and his brothers, so Marek is forced to retaliate. He is pitted against the daughter of his sworn enemy, who is strictly controlled by her father. Longing to be free from the abuse, Sully Brooks might look to Marek for answers.

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Secrets and Lace

Dori Lavelle

Release Date: April 27, 2016

Chloe Parker has it all. She has a great career, and she's about to marry the man of her dreams, Miles Durant. One day, she receives a countdown card and a bloody piece of lace in the mail, and she starts to fear for her life. These cards start to come every day, and her relationship with Miles starts to crumble. In order to protect her life, Chloe has to find the sender of these letters before he finds her.

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Reaper

Ashleigh Zavarelli

Release Date: May 19, 2016

Ronan is a lethal Irish mobster, and he's a man who shows no emotions. He hasn't talked to Sasha in years, even though they share a dangerous secret. Ronan watches over Sasha from afar, trying to make sure that no one hurts her. They both still want each other, but they need to make sure that their secret does not get out.

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Elias

Sabrina Paige

Release Date: November 2, 2014

River's life has been kind of a Cinderella story. She grew up in a trailer park, and now she's a famous actress who's about to get her happily ever after. Her life takes a turn for the worse when she catches her fiancé cheating on her with her own sister. Now she's humiliated and lost with no place to turn. In comes Elias, a troubled war veteran who is heading back to his hometown in Colorado. He's no Price Charming, but he helps River out when she's hit rock bottom.

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Books to Read if You Like Nicholas Sparks

Nicholas Sparks is probably one of the best-known authors in the world. His heart-wrenching and emotional romance novels are timeless, and many of them have been turned into critically-acclaimed movie adaptations (ever heard of The Notebook?). If you've ever read one of his books, you've probably cried both out of sadness and joy. They take you on a wild emotional journey, but there is usually a positive conclusion at the end. If you're looking for more books that will pull at your heart-strings, take a look at this list of books to read if you like Nicholas Sparks.

Books to Read if You Like Nicholas Sparks

I Wish I Could Remember You

L.J. Epps

Release Date: March 21, 2016

Emily dreams of having the perfect romance in her life that will lead to a great marriage. When she meets and marries Steven Montgomery, she hopes that he will give her all of these things. Their relationship starts out great, but Steven starts to abuse Emily. She tries to divorce Steven so she can pursue the new love of her life, Robert, but she gets into a horrible accident and loses all memory of the terrible things Steven has done to her. Dealing with the aftermath of an accident and having two men telling her that they love her, Emily is confused and wants everything to start over.

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When I Lost You

Kelly Rimmer

Release Date: April 21, 2016

Since they've been married, Leo and Molly thought that they could take on any challenge that the world threw at them. When Leo gets in an accident that makes him lose all his memory, Molly has to work to get him to remember her. But nothing is quite as it seems... Molly has a massive secret, and their relationship was going south before the accident. When Leo's memory starts to return, will Molly lose the man she loves?

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Stealing Home

Sherryl Woods

Release Date: December 1, 2014

Maddie Townsend's life is a wreck. She just got divorced, has no job skills, and has to take care of her three children. To make things worse, she finds out that her 16-year-old son's baseball coach has feelings for her, which sparks disapproving chatter from the townfolks of Serenity. Will Maddie step up to the plate and face all of these newfound challenges in her life?

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Worth the Wait

Jamie Beck

Release Date: March 17, 2015

After enduring a difficult childhood, Vivi LeBrun has always dreamed of having a better life. The St. James family recused her from all of her struggles, and one member of the family in particular has been her saving grace. She fell for David St. James the moment she met him, but he never felt quite the same about her. Years later after distancing himself from his family, David realizes that he may have feelings for Vivi. Will he be able to show his true feelings before she gives up on him?

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The House by the Lake

Ella Carey

Release Date: March 29, 2016

Anna has a great life built up for herself. To her surprise, everything changes when her grandfather Max tells her that her family was part of a European aristocracy during World War II and lost everything by the time it was over. To fulfill Max's wishes, she goes to Germany to look for a secret memento. During her search, she is drawn to a man named Wil, who may be able to help her uncover the mystery.

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Not Quite Forever

Catherine Bybee

Release Date: November 4, 2014

Dakota Laurens is a romance author, but she doesn't believe in happily ever afters as much as the characters in her books. That is, until she meets Dr. Walt Eddy. The attraction between the two of them is instant and mutual. Suddenly, Walt disappears and leave Dakota heart-broken. He's scarred from a past tragedy, so his life has been anything but easy. When he feels that he's ready for love, he comes back into Dakota's life and tries to win her back.

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Interview with Gil Reavill, Author of 13 Under the Wire

What can you tell us about your new release, 13 Under the Wire?

Parents are not supposed to have favorite children, or if they do, they are instructed to keep their mouths shut about it. But somehow this third entry in the Layla Remington “13” series has wormed its way deep into my heart. Yes, there’s murder and mayhem in abundance, as befits a crime novel, but the book wound up steeped in nostalgia for young love, times gone by and remembrance of things past. The “Under the Wire” of the title refers to the U.S.-Mexico border, but also to the lines we draw to separate ourselves from one another, as well as to the boundary between life and death. That sounds much too weighty, because the book is actually a quick read.

What’s the last book you read?

I read mostly for research, and right at the moment for my next crime novel I’m immersed in astrophysics, astronomy and cosmology. I just inhaled a translation of Italian astrophysicist Giulio Magli’s encyclopedic survey of early civilizations and their relationship to the sky, Mysteries and Discoveries of Archaeoastronomy: From Giza to Easter Island. Mind-crippling examples of the extraordinary lengths the ancients took to understand and engage with the heavens. I’ll read some of that, and then as a palate cleanser one by my fellow Alibi author, Teri Woods, Fixed in Blood.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

I got into writing because I didn’t pay attention to the sign. When I was a teenager I found myself in a dark wood, also known as the Witch’s Forest, along with a scarecrow, a tinman and a lion, plus my little dog, Nihilism. On the horizon were vicious gangs of flying monkeys. The sign clearly spelled it out: “I’d turn back if I were you!” Did I listen to this sober voice of reason? Did I even notice the exclamation point that underscored the warning? No. So I wound up where I am today, wholly wizardless and not in Kansas anymore. Damn ruby slippers.

What advice would you give your teenage self?

See above. “I’d turn back if I were you.” But my teenage self would be loath to take advice from anyone, including his older self. I saw something that Helen Mirren said, that if she had a do-over in life she would be much quicker to employ two words: “F*** you!” I think she was talking about business matters, at least I hope so. The job of writers is to love their readers, so I guess I’d tell my teenage self to figure out how to love people better, more, and more often.

You've done many types of writing (journalism, screenwriting, playwriting, novels), which medium is your favorite?

I came to it late, but the crime novel is it for me. Well, maybe the screenplay, too. The crime element, for sure. Nowhere do the extremes of human behavior play themselves out to such a degree. If crime narratives are done right they have a cleanness, a lack of pretence and almost an anti-didacticism. Donna Tart states that the first duty of the novelist is to entertain, and she calls it a moral duty. I can certainly subscribe to that sentiment. I suspect bulls**t whenever my own writing veers toward any sort of grand statement. If I can just relieve the howling ennui of existence for a single moment for a single reader, my work here on earth is done.

What's your favorite thing about living in New York?

Dr. Johnson suggested that if you are bored with New York you are bored with life. Actually, he said that about London. When I first arrived in the city (via Wisconsin and Colorado) someone pronounced a variation: “If you’re bored in New York, you’re boring.” Another friend told me that one should either be traveling or living in New York, because they amount to the same thing. The truth is, New York as the center of the universe is probably an outmoded concept. With the advent of the internet, anywhere is everywhere. But I keep the faith with a lot of outmoded concepts. The writing and reading of books, for example.

What scene in 13 Under the Wire was your favorite to write?

There is a group of four characters in their early twenties, and for me the scenes with them together cut closest to the bone. I was constantly aware of the doom hanging over these beautiful, precious, precarious young lives. For a long time I didn’t know which of them I was going to kill off first. I held back from deciding until the last possible moment. It was a self-imposed form of agony. But when a character performs an “exit, pursued by bear” as Shakespeare has it, a case of physical absence doesn’t necessarily have to mean a ghost can’t hover the action forever afterward.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

My political motto is “For the weak, against the strong,” and that plays out in my novels, I hope in a soft-handed, covert, unpretentious way. The strong among us will always get their due; that’s axiomatic. So to put one’s shoulder to the wheel in service of the weak is only trying to balance things out a bit. My father used to tell me, “If at first you don’t succeed, lower your standards,” a motto he in fact did not live by and which I was careful not to transmit to my own daughter. But I appreciate the sentiment.

Gil Reavill is the author of the new book 13 Under the Wire.

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New Releases Week of May 31

It's the last day of May, and June is on it's way! Celebrate the start of summer with a great set of new releases, including bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken's newest release, Empire, a modern mafia romance. Stepping Over the Line by award winning author is another contemporary romance available today. Looking for less kiss and more punch? Check out Michele PW's second psychological thriller, Mirror Image, or Gil Reavil's newest riveting release, 13 Under the Wire!

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Books to Read if You Like Sports History

If you're a fan of sports, it can be fun to take a deep dive into the past and learn about the coaches and players that made the game what it is today. There are so many books on sports history out there, from memoirs about specific players to stories about the medical side of sports. If you want to know everything there is to know about your favorite sports or athletes, check out our list of books to read if you like sports history.

Books to Read if You Like Sports History

Under One Roof

Adam Henig

Release Date: May 19, 2016

Even though Jackie Robinson broke the barrier to entry for black baseball players in the 1940's, they were still heavily affected by segregation. Black and white athletes were allowed to be together on the field, but they were separated at every other time. Through personal interviews and various documents from this period of history, Adam Henig tells the story of how men in the 1960's fought for integration in one of our country's national pastimes.

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Life Is Not an Accident

Jay Williams

Release Date: January 26, 2016

For fans of basketball, this memoir tells the story of how former NBA player Jay Williams experienced motorcycle accident that changed his life. Williams could have let his accident ruin his life and career, but he rebuilt himself and was able to succeed even though the odds were stacked against him.

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Players

Matthew Futterman

Release Date: April 26, 2016

This book tells the story of how the modern sports business came to be. In the past, professional athletes were not paid enough to make ends meet. Now, especially for sports like football and basketball, they are among the richest people in the world. Futterman, a Wall Street Journal sports reporter, walks you through the changes in the industry and the trade offs we have faced because of this monetary shift.

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Concussion

Jeanne Marie Laskas

Release Date: November 24, 2015

Inspiring a recent blockbuster film, Concussion tells the story of Dr. Bennet Omalu and his research on concussions in football players. The author of the book interviewed Dr. Omalu for GQ in 2009, and the story was so poignant that she decided to write an entire book. When Dr. Omalu discovered that playing football for long periods of time could cause serious mental deterioration, he attempted to stand up to the NFL and bring this severe issue to light.

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Billy Martin: Baseball's Flawed Genius

Bill Pennington

Release Date: April 7, 2015

Billy Martin was a baseball manager, and many people considered him to be a baseball genius. Even though he was fierce on the field, Martin was well loved by anyone who worked with him. In this biography, the author tell us Martin's life story and attempts to resolve certain contradictions about who he was as a person.

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Boys Among Men

Jonathan Abrams

Release Date: March 15, 2016

What causes skilled basketball players to skip going to college and head straight for the NBA? This trend was started by Kevin Garnett in 1995, and many other so-called "prodigies" have followed his example. Through firsthand interviews, Abrams reveals some of the most remarkable details behind this monumental decision.

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Interview with Laura Marie Altom, Author of Stepping Over the Line

What can you tell us about your new release, Stepping Over the Line?

Honestly, I'd never in a million years thought I'd ever write a stepbrother story, but when my editor suggested it, I thought it sounded fun. I grew up watching The Brady Bunch and always wondered what might happen if Greg and Marsha hooked up!! LOL!! Much to my surprise, the book sort of wrote itself. The hero--Garrett--from my Shamed series, is a grouchy bear (putting it mildly), and once readers see why--because he's been lusting after his stepsister for countless years--they'll understand why. I love all of my books, but this one is especially dear.

You’re hosting a literary dinner party. Which three writers are invited?

LaVyrle Spencer, Judith McNaught, Louisa May Alcott. If she minds her manners, may Jane Austin pretty please tag along, too?

What will your next adventure be?

I'm living it!! Now that both kids are out of college, we're getting our home ready to sell with literally no place to land. My fingers are crossed for a sexy, little condo...

Which book from your childhood or teenage years has stuck with you as an adult?

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell, ALL Judy Blume books, hundreds--maybe thousands?--of Harlequin romances!! LOL!!

What's your favorite thing about Oklahoma?

Friendly people!!

What are you currently craving?

Cheetos!!!

What scene in Stepping Over the Line was your favorite to write?

It's a bit of a spoiler, but there are a series of scenes in a park when Savannah sees Garrett after a long absence that really tore at my heart. The awkward factor was off-the-charts for both characters.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Always, ALWAYS, not matter how bad it sucks--take the high road.

Laura Marie Altom is the author of the new book Stepping Over the Line.

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