Books For Dad This Father's Day

Gift dad a book he'll love this Father's Day!

If you’ve found your way here, we’re betting you’ve got a love of books. And if so, chances are your dad does too — maybe he’s the one who sparked it in the first place.

To make gifting a little easier, we’ve pulled together a list of our top reading recommendations for your dad this Father’s Day. And if he’s happy to share, we think you’ll enjoy them just as much! (Just be sure to give them back when you’re done.)

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From the author of Black River comes a gripping Hunter Valley mystery, Broke Road. When Detective Sergeant Rose Riley is called home to investigate a woman’s murder, old wounds resurface, and the killer may be ready to strike again.

Get this if dad loves stories like The Dry or Scrublands.

Stillwater is the most explosive Australian debut of 2025! This gritty Melbourne crime thriller follows Luke Harris as he tries to leave his violent past behind until old enemies, missing money, and dark family secrets pull him back in.

Get this if dad loves reading books by Lee Child or shows like Underbelly.

Start Digging, You Bastards! by Tom Gilling tells the gripping story of Australian and New Zealand troops at El Alamein, a pivotal turning point in World War II.

Get this if dad loves books like The Narrow Road to the Deep North or Kokoda.

This is the untold story of Hollywood legend Zane Grey’s Australian adventures. From game fishing and daring escapades to the making of the first-ever "Jaws" movie, Grey’s pursuit of adventure, fortune, and the epic great white brings a thrilling slice of history to life.

Get this if dad loves biopics, fishing, or even is just a big Jaws fan!

Take My Advice, I'm Not Using It! is the laugh-out-loud adventure of a true Aussie larrikin. From wild adventures across Australia, rubbing shoulders with famous faces, and brushes with the law, to finally conquering his addictions, Rod Halsted's rollercoaster life is equal parts thrilling and hilarious.

Get this if dad loves true-life tales of adventure, risk, and redemption - or just a good laugh!

King of the Desert follows Nick Arley on his solo quest to cross all ten of Australia’s deserts on a motorcycle, chasing a Guinness World Record. A 5,500-kilometre unassisted odyssey tests him to the limit.

Get this if dad loves watching shows like Top Gear or just loves motorcycles.

Liar’s Game follows French spy Alec de Payns as a routine mission goes catastrophically wrong, leaving him hunted across South-East Asia and cut off from support. Alone and exposed, he must untangle a deadly conspiracy and protect his family in a world where trust is a dangerous game.

Get this if dad loves spy thrillers like The Borne Identity or anything by John le Carré.

History’s Strangest Deaths collects true stories of the most bizarre, absurd, and often hilarious ways people have died. From ancient playwrights crushed by tortoises to Viking raiders felled by severed heads!

Get this if dad loves shows like QI or the humorous writing of authors Bill Bryson.

If you've got a dad who loves going on long walks in nature, or spending time outside, this is the book for them! Why Do Birds Sing? is a compelling and informative book filled with answers to many of the common and often uncommon questions we ask about birdsong.

Get this if dad is a bird-watcher or nature lover.

My Dad is the Bed  is a funny, heart-warming picture book celebrating dads and all the little (and big) things they do. Told in lively rhyme and brought to life with Tommy Doyle’s vibrant illustrations, it’s a joyful tribute perfect for showing your dad some love this Father’s Day.

Get this if dad loves to read a book cuddled up with the little ones.

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All of these great reads are all available right now at your local bookstore!