Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Thousands of books in his jacket pocket, a glare-free screen for the beach, and weeks of battery life.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Books · 101 gifts
Books for men
A good book is a gift he gets to open twice: once on the day, and again every time he picks it up. These are the classics and bestsellers men actually finish, from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to big biographies, history, business, BBQ cookbooks and a few page-turning novels.
We may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Prices are approximate.
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight (Hardcover)
The Nike founder's memoir reads like a thriller. Ideal for the guy who says he doesn't read.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The Five Minute Journal
Two short prompts in the morning and two at night. The journal that guys who “aren't journal guys” actually keep up with.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Atomic Habits by James Clear (Hardcover)
The bestselling book on building good habits and breaking bad ones. Short chapters, practical ideas, and perfect timing for January.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story (Guided Journal)
A guided journal of questions about his childhood, career and life lessons. He fills it in, and the family gets his stories for good.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto (Hardcover)
Aaron Franklin's famous guide to smoking brisket and ribs, from fire to slicing. The book serious backyard pitmasters swear by.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
We're Pregnant! The First Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook
A short, funny, practical week-by-week guide for dads-to-be. Easy to read in small bites, which is all he'll have time for.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The Book of Basketball by Bill Simmons
The funniest, most opinionated basketball book ever written. A must for NBA fans.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins
A Navy SEAL's story of mental toughness. Men pass this book around for a reason.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink
Leadership lessons from SEAL combat that work just as well at the office and at home.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
Short, clear chapters on money and decisions. Easy to read and hard to forget.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
A brief history of humankind that he'll be quoting at dinner for weeks.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
A wild, funny memoir. Great as the audiobook too.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Hays translation)
A Roman emperor's private notes on staying calm. The most-read Stoic book there is.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday
One page of Stoic wisdom for every day of the year. Perfect for a New Year's start.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
A page-turning science-fiction adventure from the author of The Martian.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
The true story of the 1936 Olympic rowing team. A favorite for dads and grandpas.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat
Teaches him how to cook without recipes. The book that makes home cooks better.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The Food Lab by J. Kenji López-Alt
Science-backed recipes for the man who wants to know why things work in the kitchen.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Franklin Steak by Aaron Franklin
The steak bible from the famous Texas pitmaster.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The Barbecue! Bible by Steven Raichlen
Hundreds of grill recipes from around the world. A classic for backyard grillers.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails
The cocktail book serious home bartenders own, from the famous New York bar.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Harvey Penick's Little Red Book
The best-selling golf book of all time. Short, wise lessons he can read between rounds.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The Expectant Father by Armin Brott
The week-by-week guide dads-to-be actually read. Honest and practical.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Why I Love You: A Journal of Us
Fill in the blanks about why you love him. A sweet, personal Valentine's gift.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Dad Jokes: Over 600 Groan-Worthy Puns (Paperback)
A book of terrible jokes he'll tell at every family dinner. You've been warned.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Mad Libs (Classic)
The fill-in-the-blank story game. Silly fun for road trips and holiday tables.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
The classic on getting your life and work in order. It's the book a lot of guys say actually changed how they run their week.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Almost a hundred years old and still the best playbook for dealing with people at work and at home. Short chapters he can read on lunch.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Never Finished by David Goggins
The follow-up to Can't Hurt Me, just as raw. Great for the guy who already read the first one twice.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The money book that got a whole generation thinking about assets, not just a paycheck. Easy, quick read.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
A Nobel winner explains the two ways your brain makes decisions, and how both trip you up. A big, rewarding read for the curious guy.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
The 2,500-year-old strategy classic, short enough to read in an evening. Sneaks into business meetings and fantasy football alike.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
A short, punchy book about getting out of your own way. Good for the ambitious guy or the new boss.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday
How to turn problems into fuel, with stories from Rockefeller to Edison. Popular with athletes and coaches.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
A Holocaust survivor's short, powerful book on finding purpose in anything. The one he'll remember for years.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
History's power plays, boiled down into 48 laws with wild stories behind each one. Hard to put down.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Good to Great by Jim Collins
Why some companies make the leap and others don't, backed by real data. A favorite of bosses and business owners.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Zero to One by Peter Thiel
The PayPal co-founder on building something truly new. Short, sharp, and great for the guy with a startup idea.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
Tim Ferriss on working smarter, automating the boring stuff, and taking mini-retirements. Full of ideas he'll actually try.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
A former FBI hostage negotiator on how to get to yes. He'll use it on his next car purchase or raise.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
Gladwell on what really makes people successful, from hockey players to Bill Gates. Great dinner-table fodder.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Deep Work by Cal Newport
How to focus hard in a world full of pings. Great for the guy whose phone keeps eating his day.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Why great leaders inspire people by starting with purpose. A quick read that sticks with managers.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
Warren Buffett calls it the best book on investing ever written. For the guy who checks his portfolio a little too often.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley
The surprising truth about who's actually rich in America. Spoiler: it's the guy with the paid-off truck.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Die with Zero by Bill Perkins
A fresh take on money: spend it on experiences while you can still enjoy them. Great for dads planning retirement.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
A straight-talking guide to running a business when nothing is going right. A favorite for founders and bosses.
See it on AmazonApprox. price · we may earn a commission
Try our sister site for wives, moms, sisters and friends.Try ShegiftFinder.com →