Penguin picks for Father's Day
Check out what the team are giving their dads on 5 September.
We're surrounded by books all day, every day, so when it comes to any gifting occasion we know just the right book to match with the recipient. Crime, thrillers and science fiction are all popular picks with the Penguin team this Father's Day.
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman and Bluey: Daddy Putdown by Bluey
Four unlikely friends
A shocking murder
Welcome to THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
I’ll be gifting my dad a copy of The Thursday Murder Club this Father’s Day. A British born expat, Dad knows and loves this author Richard Osman from his TV show.
For my hubby I’ll be gifting (on behalf of my kids!) a copy of Bluey: Daddy Putdown in the hope it gives me a night (or 2!) off the bedtime routine. – Heidi, marketing
The Deep by Kyle Perry
This Father's Day I’ll be giving my dad the new Kyle Perry novel. He read The Bluffs and loved it, and can’t wait to get his hands on The Deep. – Ali, publishing
Win by Harlan Coben and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The SUNDAY TIMES and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling novel from The Martian author, Andy Weir.
My Dad loves thrillers. I know he will love Win by Harlan Coben. Harlan Coben never lets him down.
I’m also going to buy my husband Project Hail Mary, on behalf of my two-year-old. He needs to break his reading slump and I know this is the book to break it! – Bek, marketing
Prodigal Son by Gregg Hurwitz
The World Needs a New Hero . . . a tense and exciting new thriller from Gregg Hurwitz featuring Evan Smoak - aka Orphan X
My dad is a big fan of thrilling series such as Jack Reacher and Orphan X. For Father's Day this year I'll be gift wrapping Prodigal Son, the latest book from Gregg Hurwitz. It's the sixth novel featuring Evan Smoak and sure to be a hit with Dad. – Emily, marketing