For the Love of Books – Father’s Day Books to Read

Father’s Day is here and what better way to spoil the father figure in your life than with a BOOK, or an Audiobook subscription!

I thought I would share three of the books my husband has enjoyed this year – mostly by listening on audio whilst travelling for work. He has quite varied taste in books, like he does with music, but generally they need to be engaging, plot based, and have interesting characters.

First is the Booker Prize nominee “James” written by the incredibly talented Percival Everett. What a story! This one is a retelling of the classic Huckleberry Finn told through the eyes of James, the slave who escapes and travels on the Mississippi River with Huck. It’s clever, thought provoking and very, very well written.

Next is “Take My Hand” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. This one is historical fiction and is the story of two young sisters (and many like them) and how the American health system failed them in the 1970’s. I won’t give too much away except to say it’s a moving, but also educational story.

Lastly, Australian thriller “What Happened to Nina” by Dervla McTiernan. Unlike the other two, I’ve yet to read this one, but my husband was hooked and keeps telling me I need to pick it up. This one is based loosely on a true crime but is a fictional thriller. As the title implies, it tells the story of teenager Nina, who does not return home after a hiking trip with her boyfriend Simon.

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads! Happy Reading!

Author: Sarah Krause @sarahsbookchat