Top Book Picks for Every Kind of Dad This Father’s Day

The Illegals, by Shaun Walker

Shaun Walker’s compelling and thoroughly researched work uncovers a century-long Russian initiative to embed deep-cover agents—referred to as "illegals"—who adopt false American identities and live undercover for decades in locations such as Hoboken, New Jersey. This covert operation started in 1922 during Lenin’s leadership and persists today under Vladimir Putin’s administration, demonstrating the enduring nature of this espionage program.

Other noteworthy reads include "The Determined Spy: The Turbulent Life and Times of CIA Pioneer Frank Wisner" by Douglas Waller; "Watching the Jackals: Prague’s Covert Liaisons With Cold War Terrorists and Revolutionaries" by Daniela Richterova; and "The Torqued Man" by Peter Mann.

The Doorman, by Chris Pavone

Chris Pavone, known for his five previous literary thrillers marked by intricate plots and refined prose, delivers a novel with greater scope and ambition. While a suspenseful mystery underlies the story—hinting early on that a character’s survival is uncertain—"The Doorman" primarily functions as a vivid portrait of New York City during an exceptionally unusual period.