With Father’s Day just around the corner, people are flocking to the shops for a last-minute tie or bundle of socks to gift their loved one. Fathers, guardians and mentors alike all prepare to feign delight as they receive yet another trite gift to add to their collection of Father’s Day ephemera.
With Father’s Day spending projected to reach an all-time high of 18 billion USD this year, be sure to make your gift count! Skip the tie rack and hit the local bookshop to buy a book that speaks directly to your dad’s interests. Of course, picking out the right book provides its own challenges—but that’s why we’re here for you today! Read on for our top book picks for dads, role models and mentors across the broad spectrum that is fatherhood.
The Global Economy as You’ve Never Seen It by Thomas Ramge: Densely illustrated and vividly informative, this collection of infographics is the ultimate introduction to the myriad ways of the global economy. Perfect for both the financially savvy and the beginner in business, The Global Economy as You’ve Never Seen It is a visually stunning compendium that will quickly complement and foster your dad’s knowledge of the economy.
The Nature Instinct by Tristan Gooley: This Father’s Day, give your dad the gift of a “sixth sense”—the intuitive streak that guides outdoorsmen through the natural world. Renowned for his knowledge of nature and how to navigate it, Gooley provides tips and tricks for finding your way in the wild by unlocking the art of intuition. Gooley’s book is an almanac of nature knowledge that’s perfect for dads who wander the woods and are most happy when gallivanting outdoors.
Supernavigators by David Barrie: If your dad is constantly poring over wildlife guides or peering through a pair of bird-watching binoculars, this guide to the navigational secrets of animals is the ultimate gift for Father’s Day. Crafted from the cutting-edge of science, Supernavigators divulges the incredible navigational skills of creatures big and small, and provides an awe-inspiring peek at the hidden paths of the animal kingdom.
Who’s Afraid of AI? by Thomas Ramge: Packaged into a sleek, pocket-sized edition, this introduction to the rise of artificial intelligence is the perfect gift for dads who are either already in tune with the digital age or those who are eager to keep up with the latest advances. With headlines warning of the age of automation, this book will be appreciated and quickly read in one sitting by dads with a technological edge and interest in current affairs.
How to Land a Plane by Mark Vanhoenacker: Learning to fly a plane is often a long-held pipe dream of dads from all walks of life. Naturally, gaining access to an aircraft to practice steering through the sky is not an opportunity one comes by often, so how about you treat your dad to the next-best thing? Lauded by National Geographic as “outright poetic travel geekery”, How to Land a Plane is the perfect reading material for fathers who dream of sitting in the cockpit.
Short Cuts to Happiness by Tal Ben-Shahar: Snippets of wisdom are exchanged between New York Times-bestselling author Ben-Shahar and his local barber, Avi. The result is a charming compendium of life-changing lessons, packaged into forty snappy chapters to dip in and out of. This book is perfect for dads with a knack for real talk, and a desire to live life to its fullest.
The Shortest History of Germany by James Hawes: Any history buff will greatly appreciate this vivid retelling of the intricate history of one of the most important European countries today. Written in a conversational and engaging prose, Hawes details the highs and lows of a global superpower that’ll have the inner historian of every dad eagerly following every word.
