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Books may not seem like the most thrilling gifts to give on first glance, but when you really stop to think about it, they make perfect presents, particularly for the men in your life.
One doesn’t have to be a bookworm or avid reader to appreciate the gift of a good book.
Considering Father’s Day is coming up quick (it’s on September 1 this year), a good book that whoever you are celebrating is sure to get lost in is always a good bet for a gift.
Outside of gripping novels and inspiring biographies (our go-to for the dads and granddads in our lives) there are helpful guides and how-to’s for hobbyists, limited edition collections for those with unique interests and even just great coffee table books for the man who dabbles in interior design.
From sport deep dives to best-sellers, we’ve found the best paperbacks and hardcovers to gift every man in your life.
Best Books To Gift Men
Kindle
$179 at Amazon
If he’s an avid reader and his bookshelf is overflowing, it may be time to upgrade him to a kindle, saving him space and money in the long run.
Size: 157.8 x 108.6 x 8.0 mm
Colours: Black & Denim
Key features:
- 16 GB of storage; holds thousands of books
- A single charge lasts up to six weeks
- Fully wireless and doesn’t require a computer to download content
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
$24.99 at Dymocks
This best-selling memoir by Academy Award winning actor, Matthew McConaughey, is a book Dad is sure to love.
Filled with life-lessons and antidotes from throughout his life, this is a non-stop thrill to read.
On The Ashes by Gideon Haigh
$34.99 at Dymocks
If he’s a die-hard cricket fan then he will love this breakdown on the history of the iconic Ashes match by leading cricket writer Gideon Haigh.
The Chipilly Six by Lucas Jordan
$26.90 at Amazon
For the history buff, this book delves into the story of the heroic Chilpilly Six and their lives before, during and after the first World War.
The Star Wars Archives 1999-2005 by Paul Duncan
$50 at Dymocks
Dive into the archives behind the iconic Star Wars series and discover script pages, concept art, storyboards and more in this keepsake coffee table book for fans of a ‘galaxy far far away’.
Lessons by Ian McEwan
$17.70 at Amazon
The latest novel by the best-selling author of Atonement, Lessons is an breathtaking story of love from a character who watches history pass by.
Tell Me Your Story, Dad
$19.95 at Amazon
Delve into the history of your own family with this keepsake book to gift Dad and have him complete the prompts so you can understand him on a whole new level. There is also one for Grandpa if you want to explore a generation further.
How To Drink Australian by Jane Lopes & Jonathon Ross
$79.99 at Dymocks
The perfect gift for the budding sommelier, this in-depth books goes into the the history of Australian winemaking and the different styles and techniques around the country.
Down Under by Bill Bryson
$19.25 at Amazon
Uncover parts of Australia you’ve never thought of before with this hilarious and insightful travel book into our very own home.
Best Seat In The House by Jack Nicklaus II & Don Yaeger
Audible subscription from $16.45 at Audible
If they’re constantly complaining they don’t have the time to read an Audible subscription is their perfect gift, putting thousands of books into their earbuds so they can listen on the go. This best-seller is a beautiful audiobook for fathers by one of the best golfers of all time.
What books are popular with men?
The genres of books that are most popular with men are historical fiction, autobiographies and science fiction.
Obviously every man is different and has different interests, so as long as you have a rough idea of what type of genre the men in your life like, you really can’t go wrong!
