Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books.
We featured some bestselling possible gifts for grads, but this week we’re shopping for the dads! Of course, every book can be a Dad Book, but here are some we’ve noticed people getting wrapped up for their pops.
A Parade of Horribles Matt Dinniman (#12 Hardcover fiction), Dungeon Crawler Carl (#15 Hardcover fiction, and Dungeon Crawler Carl (#3 Paperback fiction). The end or the beginning of the series depending on whether Dad is already a fan (and needs the final book) or should start a series you can bond over.
The Land and Its People: Essays David Sedaris. For the father who could use a chuckle. (#1 Hardcover nonfiction)
All We Say Ben Rhodes. For the dads who are interested in history and politics– or who love to give a lecture! (#2 Hardcover nonfiction)
The Serviceberry Robin Wall Kimmerer, John Burgoyne (Illus.). This is just a book for everyone, isn’t it? (#9 Hardcover nonfiction)
A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness Michael Pollan. Blow Dad’s mind! (#21-Hardcover nonfiction)
London Falling Patrick Radden Keefe. A true crime pageturner he won’t be able to put down. (#11 Hardcover nonfiction)
Theo of Golden Allen Levi. A heartwarmer! It’s a hug of a book. (#1 Paperback fiction)
Project Hail Mary Andy Weir. Convince Dad that quiet and space might be overrated? Also, that friendships and problem-solving will help him get through anything, even teaching a teen how to drive. (#2 Paperback fiction)
Angel Down Daniel Kraus. Blow his mind in a different, Pulitzer-prize-fiction way. (#5 Paperback fiction)
The Odyssey Homer, Emily Wilson (Transl.) Heck, yeah! A classic to pair with some movie tickets, maybe? (#8 Paperback fiction)
A Resistance History of the United States Tad Stoermer. For the father who admires a bold perspective and wants to understand our history. (#1 Paperback nonfiction)
A Walk in the Park Kevin Fedarko. Are you trying to get him to go on a spa vacation instead of that big adventure hike? (#2Paperback nonfiction)
The Hidden Life of Trees Peter Wohlleben. For the forest bather. Maybe you can go on that hike after all? (#5 Paperback nonfiction)
Alaska Literary Field Guide Marybeth Holleman, Nancy Lord, Shaelene Grace Moler. Does he dream of going to Alaska? Pairs nicely with plane tickets, a gift certificate for a gas station, or cruise tickets. (#11 Paperback nonfiction)
On Island Time Chandler O’Leary. This pairs perfectly with a ferry ticket! (#14 Paperback nonfiction)
Empire of AI Karen Hao. For the tech-savvy or tech-curious dad. (#15 Paperback nonfiction)
Dad Christian Robinson. For Dad to enjoy at bedtime and treasure for a lifetime. (#4 Children’s illustrated)
Working Boats: Salmon Troller (Board Book): A Look-Inside Boat Book for Toddlers Tom Crestodina. Who doesn’t love peeking inside working boats? (#9 Children’s illustrated)
Construction Site: Dad and His Crew Power Through! Sherri Duskey Rinker, AG Ford (Illus.) For multiple generations who love construction sites. (#10 Children’s illustrated)
