Father's Day Recommendations from the experts!

We've got insider intel this year on what makes the perfect bookish gift for Father's Day.

With Father's Day on the horizon, we know you might be on the lookout for the perfect gift. Well, we thought we'd ask the experts around the office for book recommendations that are sure to be a hit with Dad this year. Their credentials? They're dads too!

Read on for the perfect Father's Day book recs courtesy of some of the dads here at A&U.

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Reckless by Jeff Apter

"My memories of summer holidays spent at the beach always have Australian Crawl songs among them. Their music was truly the soundtrack of many of our young lives. Boys Light Up, Reckless, Beautiful People all captured the summer vibes of Australia in the early 80’s. Now a days the Sydney Swans proudly blast Errol by Australian Crawl every time star midfielder Errol Gulden kicks a goal and the crowd sing a long proudly and loudly.  I’d love to know more about the band who made the music, I hear there was quite a bit of drama behind the scenes of this great Aussie rock band, so Jeff Apter’s book Reckless is the perfect Father’s Day book for any dad who grew up in 80’s like me." - Matt, Group Sales Director

For the Dad who loves a bit of Australian grunge we'd also recommend:

Just Like the Night by Michael Caleb Tasker

This Australian noir story follows Sera Olin, newly released from prison and trying to rebuild her life and reconnect with her daughter, against a Sydney that feels gritty, dangerous and morally unsettled.

Falsely Convicted by Neil Mercer

Falsely Convicted travels across Australia and through its criminal justice system, investigating nine cases in which innocent people were imprisoned. 

Kid A Mnesia by Thom Yorke, Stanley Donwood

"I’d love to wake up to a strong coffee, pancakes and Kid A Mnesia. A glorious reflection of Radiohead by two of their masterminds at their creative peak AND an increasing sign that my incessant playing of them in the house is finally paying dividends…" - Andrew, Head of Sales

For the creative dad we'd also recommend: 

Everything was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves

Narrated by Death this tender story explores the messiness of being human in a beautiful way. Warning: This may have dad crying. 

Contrapposto by Dave Eggers

A warm and funny novel that uses art and beauty to ask bigger questions about how we see ourselves and the world around us.

Why We Love Footy by Martin Blake

“I love to sit and revisit incredible moments in my favourite sports. That’s why I can’t wait to get my hands on Martin Blake‘s Why We love Footy this Fathers’ Day’!’ - Robert, Allen & Unwin CEO

For the Dad who loves the get their heart racing we'd also recommend:

Outside the Wire by Andy White

An insider account of Andy White’s two years with the Australian SAS in Afghanistan. 

100 Ways I Almost Died  by Bram Connolly

From IEDs and sniper fire to falls from aircraft, hypothermia and near-asphyxiation, the author looks back on more than two decades in the Australian Army and Special Forces. 

CockadoodleMOO by Tanya Hennessy, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

"CockadoodleMOO! I love reading loud, silly, performative comedies with my kids. CockadoodleMOO NAILS everything that is fun about reading out loud together." - Simon, Head of Children's Marketing

For the Dad with 'little' little ones we'd also recommend:

Modern Dad by Louis Davis

A warm, practical take on what it means to be a father today from NZ TikTok Creator of the Year.

Dad, You're the Best by Nic McPickle, illustrated by Tommy Doyle

A warm and funny book to share the love, and the dad jokes, on Father's Day.

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 All of these great reads are all available right now wherever books are sold.