Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is quickly approaching, and it is a truth universally acknowledged that dads are notoriously hard to buy gifts for. So, we’ve compiled a list of books perfect for all the different types of dads out there! Whether they’re sporty, nerdy, a history buff, or in love with grilling, we have the perfect selection of books for dad for you to choose from! 

Sports Dad 

If your dad is more often found either playing or watching sports, then we have the perfect set of books for him! From exploring the Sierra Nevadas, golf aficionados who adore the sport, baseball fans who would love to hear from a 5-time world champion, a humorous exploration of the land based on one man’s journey across America, and of course, a book full of dad jokes to bring more puntastic jokes into your dad’s world, these books will fuel any dad’s love of sports and the outdoors! 

• High Sierra: A Love Story
• So Help Me Golf: Why We Love the Game 
• Swing and a Hit: Nine Innings of What Baseball Taught Me 
• Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside  
• Brick of Dad Jokes: Ultimate Collection of Cringe-Worthy Puns and One-Liners 

Nerd Dad 

For the dads that find themselves enjoying the more stereotypical “nerdy” things (we say as self-proclaimed nerds) like Star Wars, Marvel, manga, and science, then we have the absolute perfect books for you to gift the father figure in your life! With a new addition to the Star Wars universe, collectible editions of beloved Marvel comics, the newest volume in a popular manga series, and must-read science books, these books make the perfect addition to any nerd dad’s library! 

• Brotherhood (Star Wars) 
• Amazing Spider-Man 
• Captain America 
• Black Panther 
• Chainsaw Man, Vol. 11 
• Welcome to the Universe in 3D: A Visual Tour 
• Joy of Science 

History Buff/Literary Dad 

It’s no secret that many dads love history. So, when we were thinking about the perfect gift for Father’s Day, we simply had to include a section of books that will satisfy any dad wondering what happened in ancient empires, how American symbols and culture came to be, or an inside look at a beloved and incredibly prolific author’s life. 

• War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium 
• Greek Histories: The Sweeping History of Ancient Greece as Told by Its First Chroniclers: Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, and Plutarch 
• African Founders: How Enslaved People Expanded American Ideals 
• Bald Eagle: The Improbable Journey of America’s Bird 
• James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life 

Grill Dad 

If your dad is the type to spend hours grilling food for the family, his happy place, then we have some spectacular suggestions for him! For a wide variety of abilities and interests, these fantastic cookbooks will satisfy cravings and feed both family and friends delicious food! They truly are the gifts that just keep giving! 

• Shaq’s Family Style: Championship Recipes for Feeding Family and Friends [A Cookbook] 
• Sam the Cooking Guy: Between the Buns: Burgers, Sandwiches, Tacos, Burritos, Hot Dogs & More 
• MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook: Recipes and Techniques for Every Hunter and Angler 
• Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto [A Cookbook] 
• Horn Barbecue: Recipes and Techniques from a Master of the Art of BBQ