Get Ready to Celebrate June!

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 09, 2026

Got any June-born friends and family to celebrate this month? Or maybe you're shopping for Dad? Treat your loved ones to a bookish celebration! Choose something special for your June buds from our roundup of some of the hottest titles of the month, like The Housemaid's Wedding, the thrilling new addition to The Housemaid series by Freida McFadden.

New June-specific e-Gift Card design!

If you'd prefer to go with ThriftBooks e-Gift Cards for your offerings, choose from an assortment of fun designs, including our new month-themed birthday e-gift cards to be delivered on the day of your choosing. Purchase now and schedule for delivery on your recipient's special day. The process is quick and easy. This is a great way to get all your monthly gift shopping done in one fell swoop!

June's best gifting books

Here are some of the reads that are currently getting rave reviews from a range of readers.

Fiction finds

• Whistler by Ann Patchett—The acclaimed author of Tom Lake returns with a moving, luminous novel that reminds us of the sweetness and impermanence of life.
• A Parade of Horribles by Matt Dinniman—The eighth book in the hit Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Learn more about the author and his work here.
• Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke—A privileged "tradwife" influencer, finds herself suddenly transported to 1855.
• Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt—An elderly widow makes an unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus in this debut novel, the basis of a new Netflix movie starring Sally Field.
• The Fourth Option by Jack Carr and M. P. Woodward—Former Navy SEAL and C.I.A. ground branch operative Chris Walker doles out vigilante justice in the first book of this new series from the author of The Terminal List.

Nonfiction gems

• Vengeance: The Last Stands of Custer, Crazy Horse, and Sitting Bull by Tom Clavin—A dramatic, thrilling new look at Custer's Last Stand in time for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
• Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About by Isabel Klee—From the NYC-based social media star behind @SimonSits comes this memoir about her search for love and the rescue dogs who helped her find it.
• True Crime by Patricia Cornwell—The bestselling author of the Kay Scarpetta thrillers, tells a story that rivals all of the works that precede it: her own.
• Inside the Box by David Epstein—It's never been easier to do too much. From the bestselling author of Range, why limits are the key to stimulating creativity, innovation, collaboration, and personal contentment.
• There Are Dads Way Worse Than You by Glenn Boozan—Remind dad that he's doing a great job (at least compared with assorted pop culture and historical dads) with this humor-filled volume.

Winsome picture books

• I Love Dad with the Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle—Celebrate the magic of Dads with help from the world's favorite caterpillar. (Ages 3–5)
• The Teachers I Loved Best by Taylor Mali—This joyful, uplifting book delivers an ode to the magic of teachers and mentors of all kinds. (Ages 3–7)
• Will the Pigeon Graduate? by Mo Willems—A hilarious and inspiring book for grads of all ages. (Ages 3 and up)
• What We'll Build: Plans for Our Together Future by Oliver Jeffers—From a celebrated picture book creator comes a gorgeously told father-daughter story and companion to the bestselling Here We Are. (Ages 4–8)
• Read All About It by Benjamin Hall—A little hedgehog springs into action to spread the news and save the day when he sees a baby owl in trouble. (Ages 4–8)

Middle-grade goodies

• Warriors: Graphic Novel: The New Prophecy by Erin Hunter and Gibson Twist, illustrated by Sammy Savos—The wild cats of the forest must rally when ThunderClan warrior Brambleclaw receives an ominous prophecy. (Ages 8–12)
• Wombat Waiting by Katherine Applegate—From the bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan and Odder comes this moving story about a rescue dog waiting for her person. (Ages 8–12)
• One Time by Sharon Creech—A powerful coming-of-age story of a girl who discovers the endless possibilities her future may hold, with help from a brilliant teacher and a boy with a generous smile. (Ages 8–12)
• The Unteachables by Gordon Korman—What happens when the worst class of kids in school is paired with the worst teacher? (Ages 8–12)
• The Crossover by Kwame Alexander—Basketball and heartache share the court in this slam-dunk Newbery- and Coretta Scott King-winner. (Ages 8–12)

YA winners

• Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights by Celeste Dador—Just in time for America's 250th anniversary, a swoony, patriotic romance. (Ages 12 and up)
• Behind Five Willows by June Hur—A romantic homage to Pride and Prejudice set in historical Korea. (Ages 13–18)
• Change of Plans by Sarah Dessen—A nuanced coming-of-age story about a girl who learns to stand on her own while falling in love during a life-changing summer. (Ages 14 and up)
• Young World by Soman Chainani—From the bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series comes a renegade thriller, about a teenager elected President of the United States. (Ages 14 and up)
• Us Dark Few by Alexis Patton—Khalani Kanes struggles to survive in an underground prison for a crime she did not commit. Get the limited Deluxe Edition of this new fantasy series starter. (Ages 15–18)

Culinary keepers

• Dig In by Erin O'Brien—Over 100 flavorful and simple recipes for every occasion and craving from one of social media's most beloved food content creators.
• Aloha Veggies by Alana Kysar—Explore the evolution of vegetarian Hawaiian cuisine through 80 nourishing and flavorful plant-based recipes, from the bestselling author of Aloha Kitchen.
• La Copine by Nikki Hill and Claire Wadsworth—From the destination restaurant near Joshua Tree, comes this beautiful cookbook introducing a unique approach to California cooking.
• Riviera by Mélanie Masarin—Coastal French and Italian flavors meet in 101 sun-soaked, unfussy recipes (most with 10 ingredients or fewer) that capture the warmth of Mediterranean life.
• The Taste of Country Cooking: 50th Anniversary Edition by Edna Lewis—A glorious celebration of seasonal, local cuisine that has shaped generations of home cooks, from "the first lady of Southern cooking."

Special editions

• Broken Dove by Dani Francis—In the heart-pounding sequel to Silver Elite, lines will be crossed, loyalties will be tested, and the fight for the Continent is only just beginning.
• 1776: Deluxe Slipcase Edition by David McCullough—Celebrate the 250th anniversary of America with this collector's edition of the unforgettable saga of the people and events that forged American independence.
• Light Wielder by Rachel Schneider—The stunning Luxe Edition of the sequel to Metal Slinger includes a jacketed case with custom character art, full-color endpapers, gilded edges and foiled cover elements.
• Verity Guild by Mai Corland—Secrets built this republic. One truth could burn it down. Don't miss out on the gorgeous Deluxe Limited Edition of this spellbinding romantic fantasy.
• The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden—The otherworldly hardcover edition of this new historical fantasy from the author of The Bear and the Nightingale includes an illustrated jacket, a foil-stamped case, and more.

Happy, happy birthday to all the June babies! Whether you're celebrating a loved one or yourself, we hope you find something perfect here at ThriftBooks to bookify the occasion!

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