June Reading Challenge: Dad Lit Books Worth Picking Up on Hoopla
Hoopla’s June Reading Challenge: Dad Books!
Ready to kick off summer with a brand-new reading list? June is finally here, and we are celebrating with a unique reading challenge dedicated entirely to books for Dad. We’ve got a whole collection of dad-lit (meaning books often associated with a dad’s reading tastes). And of course, the reading challenge is open to everyone who loves to read, not exclusively dads.
Here’s a roundup of a few of the titles we think Dad will love (and will love to read with you!).
Great Dad Books, Audiobooks and Comics
eBooks
The Sunlit Man by Brandon Sanderson
A standalone fantasy sci-fi adventure set in the Cosmere universe and following Nomad, a fugitive constantly on the run across worlds. Stranded on the deadly planet Canticle, where stopping means death, he’s pulled into a fight against a cruel ruler while battling the weight of his own past.
Scorched Earth by John Gilstrap
After disgraced former President Darmond is kicked out of office, his loyalists start hunting down anyone seen as an enemy. Jonathan Grave and his team fight back, but things explode into a deadly showdown in rural North Carolina involving betrayal, extremists, and high-tech weapons, with everything on the line.
Along Came a Spider by James Patterson
Detective Alex Cross is juggling family life, dangerous cases, and a complicated romance with Secret Service boss Jezzie Flanagan. Meanwhile, mastermind killer Gary Soneji is staying one step ahead of the FBI and police as he plans his next shocking crime.
Audiobooks
Platform Decay by Martha Wells and read by Kevin R. Free
Murderbot is back and somehow agrees to join a rescue mission that means spending lots of time with unfamiliar humans—including kids. Between bad decisions, awkward socializing, and the horror of possible eye contact, things are about to get very uncomfortable for everyone’s favorite SecUnit.
Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, a Grateful Son, and My Journey on the Spectrum written and read by Leland Vittert
From an early age, Leland struggled with autism-related challenges like communication and social cues. Instead of giving up, his father Mark quit his job to become his full-time coach, helping Leland build the skills and confidence needed to navigate everyday life and fit into the world around him.
Reacher by Lee Child and read by Lee Child and Jeff Harding
This collection dives into the stories and inspirations behind every solo Jack Reacher novel by Lee Child, showing how the series grew into a crime-fiction phenomenon. It also includes fun behind-the-scenes insights, an afterword by Otto Penzler, and a brand-new Reacher short story written by Lee Child.
Comics
Everything Dead and Dying Issues #1-#5 by Tate Brombal and illustrated by Jacob Phillips
After a zombie apocalypse wipes out his rural town, Jack Chandler chooses to live peacefully alongside the undead—including his husband and adopted daughter. But when outsiders arrive wanting to destroy them, Jack is forced to protect the only family he has left.
Lone Wolf and Cub Vol.1: The Assassin’s Road by Kazuo Koike and illustrated by Goseki Kojima and Frank Miller
A legendary samurai epic, Lone Wolf and Cub follows a gripping journey filled with brutal action and stunning artwork. Spanning over 7,000 pages, the series became a huge influence on comics and visual storytelling thanks to Kazuo Koike’s writing and Goseki Kojima’s unforgettable art.
The Road by Cormac McCarthy and illustrated by Manu Larcenet
A father and son travel through a brutal postapocalyptic world, struggling to survive while holding onto their humanity. With resources gone and danger everywhere, The Road is a dark, emotional story, now adapted into the first official graphic novel version of McCarthy’s work.
Must-Read Dad Lit for Every Reader
Our curated selection of books for guys offers something for every single reader. This month’s Hoopla Reading Challenge is the perfect opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.
Happy Father’s Day and happy reading!
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