The Bookworm offers some Father's Day gift ideas

Book Reviews

Discussion

June 16, 2006

By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Meadville Tribune Fri Jun 16, 2006, 11:23 PM EDT

06/17/06 — So you say that you’re having a problem finding a present for Dear Old Dad for Father’s Day?

He has every tool known to mankind. There are gallons of after-shave on his dresser. And a new tie just ain’t gonna cut it.

Why not give him something to read? Yeah! Books make great gifts for Father’s Day. Why not take a look at one of these ...

“Becoming Dad” by Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. (Agate, $16 paperback) is a book for and about African-American men and fatherhood. Pitts grew up in an abusive household, and this book takes a look at what it’s like to have a father and what it’s like to be one.

So Dad loves his “CSI”? How about giving him “Hardboiled Brooklyn,” an anthology of mysteries and stories from Bleak House Press ($15.95 paperback, edited by Reed Farrel Coleman)? This book includes noir mysteries and suspense from authors like Tony Spinoza, Jason Starr and dozens of others. Dad might even find a new favorite author to read.

“Indestructible: The Unforgettable Story of a Marine Hero at Iwo Jima” by Jack Lucas with D.K. Drum (De Capo Press, $22.95) is the perfect book for Dad or Grandpa this year. This is the true first-person account from the youngest Marine in history to win the Congressional Medal of Honor. After you’ve wrapped this book up and given it as a gift, be sure to borrow it back and read it yourself.

Can’t get Dad off the links? Then he’ll love “Alliss’ 19th Hole” by Peter Alliss with Rab MacWilliam ($18 paperback, also from Da Capo Press). This book is filled with trivia and fun-to-know facts on golf, golfers, golf courses and golf history. You won’t find a better gift FORE! your dad.

And if Pop is a sports nut, here’s a book that he’ll love: “Chuck Taylor, All Star” by Abraham Aamidor ($21.95, Indiana University Press). You know them. You’ve seen them on the court. Maybe you’ve even had your own pair. But who was behind those Converse All-Star basketball shoes? This book is about the guy who created the shoes that became linked with buckets forever.

There are dozens and dozens of other books that will make your dad smile this Father’s Day, so if these suggestions aren’t exactly right — and you want what’s right for Pop — ask your local bookseller for suggestions.

Happy Father’s Day, and happy reading!

Text Only

Book Reviews

Former county attorney releases ‘Dark Covenant’ Former Crawford County District Attorney Don Lewis has a new thriller, “Dark Covenant,” published, and for those who like a murder mystery with a lot of twists, this is the book to read.
November 17, 2006
If you’re tired of waiting for the next installment from a certain Boy Wizard, try this book in the meantime People are always telling how you need to pay attention in school. All your teachers, your parents, your friends’ parents tell you that you “might need this stuff someday.”
November 17, 2006
Want to escape into a creepy novel? If you were a little boy growing up with only sisters, I’ll bet you spent a lot of time wishing you had a brother to play with.

Conversely, if you were the only girl in a family of brothers, you probably longed for a sister to share your secrets.
August 3, 2006
The Bookworm offers some Father's Day gift ideas So you say that you’re having a problem finding a present for Dear Old Dad for Father’s Day?
June 16, 2006
Make room in your suitcase for some summer reading Why not carefully plan on the books you want to take with you to the beach, the cabin, Grandma’s house, or wherever you’re going to spend your summer getaway?
May 14, 2006
'Once Upon a Day' by Lisa Tucker Remember how rotten your parents were?

No dessert until you cleaned your plate. Strict lights-out on a school night. No play until homework was done. It was enough to make you grumble.
May 2, 2006
'One Small Boat' tells of a little girl who lost a childhood but gained a family Your kids are your life. You spend so many hours taking them from play dates to school events that you almost feel like you live in your vehicle.
April 25, 2006

A clean-energy plan to use solar energy in eastern Pennsylvania has been met with resistance, even by environmental groups. Do you think solar energy has a future as a valuable energy source in Pennsylvania?

Book Reviews

Search Results

Discussion

The Bookworm offers some Father's Day gift ideas

A clean-energy plan to use solar energy in eastern Pennsylvania has been met with resistance, even by environmental groups. Do you think solar energy has a future as a valuable energy source in Pennsylvania?

Site Map

Contact Us