Feature Friday: 14 Books For Father’s Day Gifts at Alabama Booksmith

Imagine a bookstore where every book is signed by its author.

You might imagine a posh, expensive store. But you’d be wrong. In fact, it’s tucked away on a dead-end street. It has no frills, no coffee-shop. And nearly every book sells exactly for the cover price (with a few notable exceptions). It’s a very special place…and it’s in Homewood, Ala. It’s Alabama Booksmith, our special Father’s Day Feature Friday and an excellent spot to pick up an unforgettable gift.

The Sports Fan:

• Men in Green by Michael Bamberger. This Sports Illustrated writer looks at some of golf’s heroes. $27
• My Conference Can Beat Your Conference: Why the SEC Still Rules College Football by Paul Finebaum. An all-access pass into the powerhouse teams and passionate fanbases of the SEC. $26.99

The Outdoorsman:     

• Good Dog: True Stories of Love, Loss, and Loyalty by the editors of Garden & Gun. Top writers including Roy Blount, Jr, Dominique Browning, and P.J. O’Rourke share true stories celebrating the unique relationship between humans and their canine companions. $25.99

Waters Far and Near: Tales of Angling Adventure and Misadventure Around the World by Charles Gaines. From the glacial lakes of Patagonia to the safari camps of Zambia, Charles Gaines has visited five continents and over 20 countries following his primary passion: fly-fishing. $24.95

The Foodie:     

• Cooking from the Heart: My Favorite Lessons Learned Along the Way by John Besh. The James-Beard award-winning chef shares lessons he learned from his mentors through 140 recipes and lessons. $40
•  Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey: Recipes from My Three Favorite Food Groups and Then Some by John Currence. James-Beard award-winner and renown Mississippi chef presents 130 recipes, each with a song pairing (you read that right…the complete list is available on Spotify). $40

The Music Lover:     

• Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story by Rick Bragg. Alabama native and New York Times bestselling author Rick Bragg track down the greatest rock and roller of all time, Jerry Lee Lewis-and gets his own story, from the source. $27.99

The Techie: 

• The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution by Walter Isaacson. The story of the people who created the computer and the Internet – how their minds worked and what made them so inventive. This sweeping history begins in the 1840s and reaches through modern-day. $35

The Statesman:   

• A Self-Made Man 1809-1849: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln by Sidney Blumenthal. The first of a multi-volume history of Lincoln as a political genius. $35
• My Father, My President by George H.W. Bush and Doro Bush Koch. President George H.W. Bush’s memoir. Signed by the former President and the author. $350.

The Southern Classic:   

• The Great Santini ($95) and The Death of Santini ($39.95) by Pat Conroy. A poignant look at the complexities of a father/son relationship with one of the South’s favorite authors.
• Forrest Gump by Winston Groom. “I know what love is.” Even better than the movie…Follow Forrest through three decades of American history. $27.99 / Signed & Numbered Ltd. edition $150.

The Historian:     

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