NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2026-- The William Morrow Group of HarperCollins Publishers announces a curated selection of titles perfect for media inclusion in Father’s Day 2026 book-gifting roundups. Featuring pulse-pounding political thrillers, clever heist mysteries, sports gambling history, crime fiction, and pop culture mythology, these standout books provide exactly the kind of entertainment for all the fathers in your life – and all will be on shelves in time for you to throw them in their gift baskets.

• THE BOOKIE: How I Bet It All on Sports Gambling and Watched an Industry Explode by Art Manteris & Matt Birkbeck: A Legend in bookmaking tells the story of an industry and his career. More than fifty-million people in the U.S. now bet on sports, and the many apps now available have put the excitement of this world at fans’ fingertips. But before FanDuel and Draft King, Las Vegas was where fortunes were won and lost. For more than forty years, Art Manteris was at the center of the action.

• THE METHOD by Matthew Quirk: From the author of The Night Agent—the #1 global Netflix sensation—comes an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a young actress who must go undercover in a deadly world of espionage to save her best friend…and herself.

• THE FINAL SCORE: Six Short Novels by Don Winslow: In six all-new short novels written with the trademark literary style, trenchant wit, and incisive characterization that have made Don Winslow “America’s greatest living crime writer” (Providence Journal), this repeat New York Times bestselling author serves up a collection of tales sure to delight Winslow’s most devoted fans and first-time readers.

• TONY STARK, ODYSSEUS, AND THE MYTHS BEHIND MARVEL: Ancient Heroes in the Modern World by Peter Meineck: A fun and entertaining foray into Ancient Greek mythology through the lens of some of Marvel’s most popular characters—including Iron Man, Black Widow, and Wolverine—and an investigation into why classical stories continue to resonate with modern audiences.

• EVERYONE IN THIS BANK IS A THIEF by Benjamin Stevenson: Ten heists. Ten suspects. A murder mystery only Ernest Cunningham can solve in this delightfully clever and twisty new novel in Benjamin Stevenson’s bestselling series—perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz.

• SHADOW STRIKE by Brad Taylor: New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor is back with a dynamic political thriller featuring Pike Logan as he goes head-to-head with an old enemy—and renowned assassin.

• THE STORY OF BIRDS: A New History from Their Dinosaur Origins to the Present by Steve Brusatte: From the Paleontology Advisor to Jurassic World and bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs comes a sweeping evolutionary history of birds. Brusatte traces their journey from dinosaur origins to the 10,000+ species alive today, exploring how these seemingly fragile creatures survived mass extinction and took to the skies. Richly illustrated and praised by leading scientists, this captivating book celebrates the remarkable legacy of birds and is a must-read for birding enthusiasts and science lovers alike.

• THE CASE FOR AMERICA: An Argument on Behalf of Our Nation by Bret Baier: From Fox News anchor and #1 bestselling author Bret Baier comes a timely and inspiring defense of America’s founding ideals. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Baier blends vivid storytelling and sharp analysis to explore what unites us, why those values matter, and how they can guide us forward. Tackling both America’s achievements and flaws, this compelling book is a must-read for anyone seeking hope, perspective, and renewed pride in the American experiment.

• NO DUMB QUESTIONS: And All of Our Dumbest Answers by Jason & Travis Kelce: NFL stars, viral podcasters, and brothers Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce bring fans a collection of all their favorite moments from the “No Dumb Questions” segment of their hit podcast New Heights, doing their very best to not to sound dumb while they answer questions about sports, movies, cuisine, science, family, relationships, and all kinds of subjects well beyond their expertise.

Give Dad the gift of an exciting new read this Father’s Day! We invite reviewers and media professionals to feature these page-turning titles in upcoming holiday gift guides and reading recommendations to help audiences find the perfect match for the dads in their lives. Review copies of all are available upon request (media contact below).

More about the Morrow Group:

William Morrow is also the flagship imprint for the Morrow Group at HarperCollins, which includes other leading imprints like Avon, a leading romance and romantic comedy imprint; Harper Voyager, a premier home for science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction; Mariner, which publishes literary fiction, upmarket nonfiction, and an enduring backlist of classics; Dey Street Books, focused on pop culture and celebrity authors; and Harvest Books and Harper Wave, which specialize in lifestyle, wellness, and cookbooks.

More about HarperCollins Publishers:

HarperCollins Publishers is the second largest consumer book publisher in the world, with operations in 15 countries. With more than 200 years of history and 120+ branded imprints around the world, HarperCollins publishes approximately 10,000 new books every year in 16 languages and has a print and digital catalog of more than 200,000 titles. Writing across dozens of genres, HarperCollins authors include winners of the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Newbery and Caldecott Medals, and the Man Booker Prize. HarperCollins, headquartered in New York, is a subsidiary of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) and can be visited online at corporate.harpercollins.com.

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