I forgot about Unbroken and The Boys in the Boat. both would be great selections.

I read a lot and enjoy historical fiction. Educational and entertaining. Edward Rutherford is my favorite writer now.
London,The Forest,Ruska,Saram,New York, Paris.

HOME by Julie Andrews is rhe fascinating story about her early years.
I am now reading THE MAN WHO MOVED A MOUNTAIN by Richard Davids. It is an attention-holding true story about isolated mountain communities and how Robert Childress, who grew up in the area became a presbyterian minister and established schools and jobs to replace moonshining.
I also love ajoy Fielding's mysteries--always a surprise ending!

A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg. I had borrowed from the library and loved, loved it. I told someone at work about it and that I was going to buy it. Guess what I found in my work mailbox? I lent it to another friend and she loved it so much. She had her husband read it and he couldn't put it down. I have it set out to read again. It is such a delightful story.

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thanks so much for all the suggestions. I am going to a used book site and order a bunch. I will end up reading them also. by the way. we both grew up in Minnesota .did not know about the Krueger books. Thanks everyone. Thanks for the ideas. Wide variety
Thanks He will be so happy
Judy

Have read all for bill o'reilly's..excellent reading educational. I like history so these were appealing to me

I know you are probably overwhelmed with suggestions, but here are a couple more anyway. The Day Before Midnight by Stephen Hunter (suspense), and any David Baldacci novel. Happy Reading!!!!

Didn't she just die? I think I just read that. ( JA Jance)

Unbroken... awesome read, I am reading it now and highly reccomend

Well it looks like someone already recommended Boys in the Boat - that is a definite if he hasn't already read it. I don't normally go for non-fiction but it was absolutely wonderful and my husband loved it also.