My vote for number one would be "The Bravest Man" by William Tuohy. It centers on Wahoo, Tang, and Dick O'Kane, but covers the rest of the subfleet quite comprehensively.
Silent Victory is very good, but you need to have a working knowledge of subs and commanders in the Pacific theater prior to reading it to get the most out of it.
Submarine by beloved submariner Edward Beach is a great read, though written on a level perhaps aimed at a younger audience.
Wahoo and Clear the Bridge were both written by Richard O'Kane (a legend). Both good reads.
Unrestricted Warfare is a good book by James DeRose.
Thunder Below, written by Eugene Fluckey is a good read.
You will enjoy any of the above, but I really recommend The Bravest Man, Submarine, Silent Victory, and Unrestricted Warfare. Good luck and have fun!
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